chapter 16-about the nurture assumption

1. 2001年夏天我来到新东方的讲台，为了备课经常去听其他有经验的老师上课。

自己的课当时上得不算太好；不是因为自己不懂，而是自己不知道怎么教别人懂。

运动员会跑步，但他们不一定知道如何教别人跑步。

所以我去听课学习技能。

那是有一天的晚上，下了雨，从听课的水清教室出来，路上很多地方都有水。

找的士。

但是没有。

一下雨，的士就消失了。

很多同学骑着自行车，街上很湿滑，漂一些雨，偶尔有车开过，灯光把一切刺得分明。

2. 1998年，一个人来到北京的新东方学校参加GRE培训。

听了很多课，还有老俞的演讲，才知道这个世界上有些人是这样活着，为了自己的梦想活着。

在那时，美国，于我是多么遥远的所在。

学习的时候住在北大的我的朋友的寝室里。

也才知道北大的学生上自习室是要排队的，7点多就排一串，暑假都是如此。

于是我也日日夜夜学习。

什么是学习? 每天从早到晚就是学习。

记得自己中午经常不能回住的地方，就到农园食堂后面买半个西瓜，跑到未名湖边上，一边啃一边看单词，或者看着湖水发呆。

永远记得自己也曾经站在教室外的IC电话亭里，打一些奇怪的电话，说不了几句话，但内心是温暖而感激的。

那是唯一的心理调剂。

除了学习，哪里也没去。

没去任何景点。

只是去了一些书店。

回到自己的大学，已经是8月下旬，同学们还没有回来多少。

于是就开始上自习去了。

坐在教四的阶梯教室，没有多少人，但是，看书，看书，看书。

有人问我，在北京学GRE怎么样啊？我就说，很好，好极了，从来没有这么好过。

一股子的力气全能用在正确的地方。

找到这件事，好不容易。

好不容易。

教四的教室外墙都是爬山虎，绿绿的。

我觉得自己站立在地球上，再没有那么慌张。

3. 学GRE完全是偶然。

住我楼上的化学系的一个朋友，跑到我住的宿舍，跟一个舍友聊天，说他要到北京学GRE。

说没有伙伴，问我去不去。

简直是发神经！学GRE干什么？他说：去美国。

--去美国干什么？他说：不去美国也行，学GRE可以提高英语水平啊！--是吗？他催促说：你去不去? 去学吧！我看着他，我完全没有主意：这看来是上进的事，但我好像完全不知道做这个是为了什么。

《心理学专业英语》教学大纲王国芳编写应用心理学专业课程教学大纲958 目录前言 (960)chapter 1 PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHOLOGY (961)1.1 Approaches to psychology (961)1.2 Controversies in psychology (963)1.3 Ethical issues in psychology (964)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (964)Extension readings: (964)Chapter 2 RESEARCH METHODS (965)2. What do psychologists investigate? (965)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (967)Extension readings: (967)Chapter3 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (968)3.1 Perception (968)3.2 Attention (969)3.3 Memory (969)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (971)Extension readings: (971)Chapter 4 Developmental Psychology (972)4.1 Early socialization (972)4.2 Cognitive development (973)4.3 Later Socialisation (974)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (975)Extension readings: (975)Chapter5 Social Psychology (976)5.1 Social influence (976)5.2 Pro- and anti- social behaviour (977)5.3 Social relationships (978)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (979)Extension readings: (979)Chapter 6 Comparative Psychology (980)6.1 Reproductive Strategies (980)6.2 Kinship and social behaviour (981)6.3 Behaviour analysis (982)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (982)Extension readings: (983)Chapter7 Biopsychology (984)7.1 Cortical functions (984)7.2 Awareness (985)7.3 Motivation and emotion (986)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (987)心理学专业英语Extension readings: (987)Chapter8 Abnormal psychology (988)8.1 Conceptions of abnormality (988)8.2 Psychopathologies (989)8.3 Therapeutic approaches (990)Reviews and exercises(Answer the following questions in English): (991)Extension readings: (991)959应用心理学专业课程教学大纲960前言《心理学专业英语》是应用心理学专业的一门专业方向必修课，授课时间为一个学期 36 学时，修 2 学分。

心理学专业英语总结——HXY随意传阅·顺颂试安注释：1.“*”在书上是黑体字，但感觉不重要背了也没什么卵用2.“”背景色项表示答案恰好有三项，可能出选择3. 人名已加黑，可能连线或选择4. 每章节的末尾有方便记忆的单词表（只包括这篇总结中出现的关键单词）5. 方便理解记忆，已在各项下方注明中文释义6.“,”大部分都是作为点之间的分割，类似于逗号，前后不连成句子Chapter 1——Perspectives in psychology 心理学纵览Section 1: Approaches to psychology 心理学入门●What is psychology? 心理学是什么Definitions: The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.定义：对行为和心理过程的科学研究Psychology come from: ①philosophy, ②biology ③physics.心理学来源于：哲学、生物学和医学When: 1879 as a separate scientific discipline.形成于：1879年，作为独立学科History (develop): structuralism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, behaviourism, cognitive psychology, humanistic approach, biological approach.历史发展：结构主义，机能主义，精神分析，行为主义，认知，人本主义，生理。

●The psychoanalytic approach to psychology 精神分析理论Origins & history: Sigmund Freud, unconscious mental causes, treat as the causes of mental disorders, built up an theory.历史来源：弗洛伊德提出潜意识心理动机，把它视为心理疾病的原因，并建立理论。

2022—2023学年度南开区第二学期高三年级质量监测（一）高三年级英语学科笔试试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。

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考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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2.本卷共55小题，共95分。

第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

例: Stand over there you’ll be able to see it better.A. orB. andC. butD. while答案是B。

1.—I’ve been promoted to the director of sales department and I’m wonderingwhether I can ask for a big pay rise.—. After all, the economy is struggling these days.A. You can make itB. You’ve gone too farC. It’s up to youD. Good for you2.Currently, almost 50 percent of jobs, including journalism, withtechnology that can operate automatically.A. has been replacingB. is being replacedC. have been replacingD. are being replaced3.Why do so many students stick to private tutoring, _ they could easilymaster such knowledge at school?A. unlessB. beforeC. whenD. until4.Since it has been only partially successful to just adopt treatmentsfor this condition, something needs improving urgently.A. conventionalB. contradictoryC. controversialD. convenient5.— Jenny is becoming slimmer and slimmer.— It is said that she hired a fitness instructor last year and _ since.A. is working outB. worked outC. has been working outD. had worked out6.Given that the theme of the Expo was cultural exchange andstrengthen mutual cooperation, Dunhuang was the ideal place.A. to promoteB. having promotedC. to be promotedD. promoted7.At that time we had to make the that the disease was spreading andtake action to stop it.A. arrangementB. appointmentC. assumptionD. assistance8.It is a(n) viewpoint that global warming is the main cause of sealevel rising.A. interestingB. ordinaryC. legalD. widespreadst April, thousands of holidaymakers remained abroad due to thevolcanic ash cloud.A. stickingB. stuckC. to be stuckD. to have stuck10.The differences in achievement in math between the students are partlyby differences in age.A. counted onB. referred toC. accounted forD. dealt with11.Although the theory has been dismissed by scholars, it showspowerful the secrets of Ancient Maya civilization are among people.A. thatB. howC. whatD. whether12.These comments came special questions often asked by localnewsmen.A. in response toB. in memory ofC. in touch withD. in possession of13.Being a college professor you the opportunity simply to write anddo research.A. liberatesB. affordsC. occupiesD. facilitates14.— I will have an interview for a job with publishing firm this afternoon. I’mreally nervous.—You can make it!A. How come?B. Believe in yourself!C. Nothing serious.D. What a pity!15.There are some characters in Jane Austen’s books in lives a slightfall of snow is an event.A. herB. whomC. whoseD. their第二节: 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16 ～ 35 各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，将短文内容补充完整。

2024届高三年级热身训练英语学科试卷命题人：高三备课组审核人：高三备课组I. 单项选择1. —I'm travelling to Canada this weekend. Would you tell me about your experiences there?—____________. Let's chat about it over there.A. It's up to youB. Forget itC. My pleasureD. By all means2. A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than ___________who are not.A. onesB. thoseC. thatD. them3. The victims of the earthquake are in ___________need of help. We should do something for them immediately.A. abnormalB. anxiousC. desperateD. aggressive4. For many years, more than one generation of schoolchildren ___________by his bravery and his scientific approach to looking for the truth.A. have been amazedB. has been amazedC. was amazedD. were amazed5. ___________my head had cleared, my brain was beginning to function much better.A. Now thatB. AlthoughC. Due toD. Despite6. ___________others to believe in themselves, Stephen Curry is living proof that ___________other people think of you does not have to influence what you become.A. Inspiring; howB. Inspired; whatC. Inspiring; whatD. Inspired; that7. We cannot get a clear picture about the whole thing because some important information has been ___________in the news report.A. dropped outB. turn outC. left outD. put out8. He sought no fame and shunned the spotlight, returning to China with great ___________.A. integrityB. assumptionC. innovationD. resolution9. If you know first aid methods, you can be calmer and more helpful ___________emergency.A. in spite ofB. in case ofC. on account ofD. on the basis of10. Although Rio knew little about marketing, he succeeded ___________other more well-informed managers failed.A. asB. unlessC. whatD. where11. The local health organization is reported ___________twenty-five years ago when Dr. Audubon became its first presidentA. to be set upB. being set upC. to have been set upD. having been set up12. I ___________to give you just a surprise quiz but on second thought I chose to let you reflect on your exercises.A. had intendedB. has intendedC. intendedD. has been intended13. After 1975, the number of large sharks around America fell quickly and soon fell around the world,___________was not only due to fear of sharks, but also finning.A. whatB. whenC. thatD. which14. Waking up suddenly ___________ lead to rapid heartrate and high blood pressure.A. mustB. wouldC. canD. shall15. —I have picked up my courage to compete in the upcoming Marathon on Oct, 15th. But I'm afraid I won't complete the course.—___________. You never know until you try.A. Enjoy yourself.B. Go for it.C. Do as you like.D. Take your time.Ⅱ. 完型填空My life as an exchange student finally began! It was only a short 20-minute drive from the airport to Queensland University of Technology (QUT), but I 16 it a lot. My driver was very 17 and told me a lot about Australian culture along the way.Before 18 home, I had a fair idea of what my 19 would be like. When O-Week at QUT finally happened, I felt that my life here really lived up to my first 20 .The week-long event not only 21 me to engage in different clubs and societies, it also gave me a chance to 22 QUT's campus.I loved the 23 of O-Week. It was really lively, and I got the 24 to meet so many people. Interacting with different cultures first-hand was really a(n) 25 . I felt this was exactly what I 26life in Australia would be like. I was really 27 to finally experience this!After 28 my new home, I found that living in Brisbane was quite different. I had the 29 to do a lot more and had no limits on 30 I could do them. For example, have you ever wanted pancakes at 6 am? Say no more —one of my favorite restaurants was only a 2-minute walk away from my 31 . Besides, I found it quite 32 to meet and work with the locals, and learn about their 33 attitude to life and work.I loved Australia so much that I felt very 34 when my experience came to a(n) 35 . I made so many friends there and I hope to see them all again on my next world tour!16. A. enjoyed B. predicted C. suspected D. planned17. A. curious B. strange C. friendly D. lonely18. A. arriving B. returning C. moving D. leaving19. A. experience B. behavior C. position D. result20. A. requirements B. expectations C. challenges D. grades21. A. warned B. forced C. taught D. allowed22. A. expand B. explore C. compare D. contact23. A. atmosphere B. invitation C. purpose D. origin24. A. responsibility B. stability C. opportunity D. ability25. A. green-hand B. trouble-maker C. record-holder D. eye-opener26. A. denied B. pictured C. declared D. misunderstood27. A. embarrassed B. shocked C. excited D. relaxed28. A. settling into B. figuring out C. paying a visit D. getting around29. A. patienceB. power C. excuse D. freedom30. A. why B. where C. when D. how31. A. laboratory B. destination C. accommodation D. company32. A. interesting B. inconvenient C. demanding D. ordinary33. A. sudden B. positive C. different D. foolish34. A. proud B. confused C. satisfied D. sad35. A. point B. end C. crisis D. choiceⅢ. 阅读理解AYou can make a difference to the life of others by signing up for a volunteer vacation.“After 30 programs in Poland, I've received more than I've given. All benefit from this partnership —the future leaders of this great nation, and volunteers who fall in love with the beautiful people and culture.”-Lori Wedeking, a volunteer in Poland Volunteer Opportunities Portugal:Teach natives conversational skills with varying English abilities in classrooms, offices, and community centers. Help choose assignments in public elementary and secondary schools, or with young adults in technical or trade schools.Peru:V olunteers with a medical background can choose to spend their time working at medical centers. Others can spend their time practicing conversational English with local students and teachersTanzania:Support a community quest for development through food and nutrition, health and education projects. Work in the greenhouse nurturing seedlings for seasonal plantings.Nepal:Teach conversational English and business management, help repair living and learning spaces, provide support and training for marginalized women, and nurture impoverished childrenCuba:Build bridges of friendship through conversational English classes. Work alongside local women sewing and knitting baby clothes, aprons, crafts, etc, which are sold to benefit the women's cooperative interests.Global Volunteers' HistoryEstablished in 1984 by Bud Philbrook and Michele Gran, Global V olunteers is an international nonprofit organization assisting worldwide community development programs by mobilizing short-term volunteers on local work programs, as well as providing project funding and child sponsorships. Since 1984, Global V olunteers has helped partner communities deliver most of these services to local people worldwide, and been trusted by more than 34, 000 volunteers. As Seija Webb, an eight-time global volunteer says, “Volunteering abroad holds magic on so many fronts. It's the springboard for my global explorations. I can't imagine one without the other anymore.”36. Which is right about Lori Wedeking?A. Lori is the organizer of 30 programs.B. Lori had a positive experience in Poland.C. Lori wants to be the future leader of Poland.D. Lori received a lot of presents from volunteers37. What project is needed in Tanzania?A. Working at medical centers.B. Teaching business management.C. Developing food and nutrition.D. Sewing and knitting baby clothes.38. Which country needs the project of repairing living spaces?A. PeruB. Tanzania.C. Nepal.D. Cuba39. What do we know about Global V olunteers' History?A. 34, 000 volunteer get involved in its projects every year.B. Teaching magic shows is one of its various programsC. It sends short-term and long-term volunteers to help local residentsD. Seija Webb is a regular volunteer and enjoys volunteering abroad40. Who is the text most probably aimed at?A. Global explorers.B. Keen travelers.C. Future leaders.D. Potential volunteersBIt was Saturday. As always, it was a busy one for “Six days shall you labor and do all your work” was taken seriously back then. Outside, Father and Mr. Patrick next door were busy chopping firewood. Inside their own houses, Mother and Mrs. Patrick were engaged in spring cleaning.Somehow the boys had slipped away to the back lot with their kites. Now, even at the risk of having Brother caught to beat carpets, they had sent him to the kitchen for more string (线). It seemed there was no limit to the heights to which kites would fly today.My mother looked at the sitting room, its furniture disordered for a thorough sweeping. Again she cast a look toward the window. “Come on, girls! Let's take string to the boys and watch them fly the kites a minute.”On the way we met Mrs. Patrick, laughing guiltily as if she were doing something wrong, together with her girls.There never was such a day for flying kites! We played all our fresh string into the boys’ kites and they went up higher and higher. We could hardly distinguish the orange-colored spots of the kites. Now and then we slowly pulled one kite back, watching it dancing up and down in the wind, and finally bringing it down to earth, just for the joy of sending it up again.Even our fathers dropped their tools and joined us. Our mothers took their turn, laughing like schoolgirls. I think we were all beside ourselves. Parents forgot their duty and their dignity; children forgot their everyday fights and little jealousies. “Perhaps it's like this in the kingdom of heaven,” I thought confusedly.It was growing dark before we all walked sleepily back to the houses. I suppose we had some sort of supper. I suppose there must have been a surface tidying-up, for the house on Sunday looked clean and orderly enough. The strange thing was, we didn't mention that day afterward. I felt a little embarrassed. Surely none of the others had been as excited as II locked the memory up in that deepest part of me where we keep “the things that cannot be and yet they are.”The years went on, then one day I was hurrying about my kitchen in a city apartment trying to get some work out of the way while my three-year-old insistently cried her desire to “go park, see duck.”“I can't go!” I said. “I have this and this to do, and when I'm through I'll be too tired to walk that far.”My mother, who was visiting us, looked up f rom the peas she was shelling. “It's a wonderful day,” she offered, "really warm, yet there's a fine breeze. Do you remember that day we flew kites?”I stopped in my dash between stove and sink. The locked door flew open and with it a rush of memories. “Co meon”, I told my little girl. “You're right, it's too good a day to miss.”Another decade passed. We were in the aftermath (余波) of a great war. All evening we had been asking our returned soldier, the youngest Patrick Boy, about his experiences as a prisoner of war. He had talked freely, but now for along time he had been silent. What was he thinking of —what dark and horrible things?“Say!” As mile slipped out from his lips. “Do you remember—no, of course you wouldn't. It probably didn't make the impressi on on you as it did on me,”I hardly dared speak. “Remember what?”“I used to think of that day a lot in POW camp (战俘营), when things weren't too good. Do you remember the day we flew the kites?”41. Mrs. Patrick was laughing guiltily because she thought ____________.A. she was too old to fly kitesB. her husband would make fun of herC. she should have been doing her housework thenD. her girls weren't supposed to play the boys' game42. By “we were all beside ourselves”, the writer means that they all ____________.A. felt confusedB. went wild with joyC. looked onD. forgot their fights43. What did the writer think after the kite-flying?A. The boys must have had more fun than the girls.B. They should have finished their work before playing.C. Her parents should spend more time with them.D. All the others must have forgotten that day.44. Why did the writer finally agree to take her little girl for an outing?A. She suddenly remembered her duty as mother.B. She was reminded of the day they flew kitesC. She had finished her work in the kitchen.D. She thought it was a great day to play outside.45. The youngest Patrick boy is mentioned to show that ____________.A. the writer was not alone in treasuring her fond memories.B. his experience in POW camp threw a shadow over his lifeC. childhood friendship means so much to the writerD. people like him really changed a lot after the warCBefore the end of the year, employees at Ubiquitous Energy, a company in Redwood City, Calif, will gather in a window-lined conference room to stare toward the future. That's because their new glass windows will offer more than an amazing view of the mountains and blue skies of the North California landscape. They will also function as solar panels(太阳能电池板), able to power the company's lights, computers and air conditioners.Several years in the making, Ubiquitous’ energy-producing glass is a great technological achievement whose power lies in the layers of organic polymers (聚合物) between sheets of glass. As light enters the window, the flow ofelectrons between the polymer layers creates an electric current, which is then collected by tiny wires in the glass.“It's sort of like a transparent (透明的) computer display run backwards,” says Veeral Hardev, director of business development at Ubiquitous Energy. “That is, instead of electricity being sent to different points in a display to light them up, light is producing electric ity to be sent out of different points in the window.”Right now the windows produce about a third as much electricity from a given amount of sunlight as the typical solar batteries used in roof panels (板) , and these windows, about half as transparent as ordinary glass, don't work as well as transparent ones. But those standards are already enough to make the windows a promising product, says Hardev, adding the company is likely to improve the transparency significantly. As for the lower output of electricity, he notes that windows can cover a much greater surface area than a roof, so numerous windows will produce a surprisingly larger amount of electricity than the production from a rooftop full of higher-efficiency solar panels. “You could do both.” says Hardev. “But you'll get more from the windows. The biggest challenge, he adds, is to make the windows from less than two square feet currently to about 50 square feet.”46. What makes the new glass windows special?A. They can offer an amazing view.B. They are controlled by computers.C. They can power the conference room.D. They can help stare toward the future.47. What is Hardev trying to explain in paragraph 3?A. Where the light comes fromB. The importance of different pointsC. The similarity of computers and glassD. How the energy-producing glass works48. What can affect power production according to the passage?A. The transparency of the glass.B. The quality of the rooftop.C. The height of the solar panels.D. The thickness of the glass.49. What is the biggest problem Ubiquitous Energy needs to solve?A. To change the window structureB. To increase the size of the windowC. To protect the windows from lightingD. To fix windows reasonably in an office50. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Windows: A New Challenge of TechnologyB. Windows: No Longer Just for Letting in the LightC. Power: A Pressing Problem in the Near FutureD. Power: Not Enough from Rooftop Solar PanelsDIn today's digital age, where a vast ocean of information is just a click away, the question arises: can one learn too much? Given that no individual can grasp the entirety of human knowledge. However, there exists a phenomenon where excessive learning can lead to inaction, a state of being overwhelmed by too much information.Consider a scenario where you're eager to achieve a particular goal. You begin by conducting extensive research, diving deep into the subject. As you absorb more information, it paradoxically (矛盾地) feels like your understanding diminishes. Each new concept or strategy reveals further layers, making the goal seem more complex and out of reach.This situation is a common trap: the endless pursuit of more information. Although gaining comprehensive knowledge is valuable, that is to say there's nothing wrong with learning a lot, issues arise when this pursuit obstructs(阻碍) practical application. If learning continuously prevents you from starting, you'll find yourself stuck, unable to achieve your desired outcomes.An alternative and more effective approach to achieving goals is to strike a balance between learning and doing. Gather essential information, then transition into action swiftly, even if you feel somewhat unprepared. This is often the best way to learn, as hands-on experience provides insights that theoretical knowledge alone cannot.The comparison with a baby learning to walk is a good example here. A baby doesn't learn to walk by siting and analyzing the process. Instead, it learns by attempting to walk, falling, and then understanding from each fall what works and what doesn't. Through repeated effort, walking is eventually mastered. This method is applicable to goal achievement too. By engaging in action, learning from the outcomes, and adjusting accordingly, you gradually move closer to your goals.In summary, while the pursuit of knowledge is valuable, it's crucial not to let it become a barrier to action. Learning should be a stepping stone to doing, not an end in itself. It's through the interplay of gathering knowledge and applying it that we can truly progress towards our aspirations. This balanced approach is key to overcoming the paralysis (停顿) of overlearning and actively moving towards realizing your ambitions.51. What problem does the digital age present in learning?A. Too much information.B. Learning to inaction.C. Online distractions.D. Technical issues.52. What stops people from achieving the goal?A. The distraction caused by unrelated tasks.B. The inability to find relevant information.C. The confusion caused by the information.D. The desire to learn basic concept or strategy53. Why is practical experience important in the learning process?A. It replaces continuous learning.B. It is irrelevant in gaining knowledge.C. It holds back theoretical understanding.D. It offers a comprehensive understanding.54. The e xample “baby learning to walk” mentioned in Paragraph 5 is used to ____________.A. compare different learning stylesB. show the importance of making mistakesC. emphasize the need for parental guidanceD. explain learning through action and experience55. What makes the best title for the passage?A. The Paradox of Information OverloadB. The Harmony of Learning and DoingC. The Pursuit of Balanced KnowledgeD. The Process of Learning to WalkIV. 阅读表达Just like everyone, I have experienced ups and downs in my life. I am an aerospace engineer from India, I was told by my relatives, close friends and others that it was hard for a non-IT student to pursue a master's degree in IT and graduate from a US university.I had never taken courses related to computers or programming I was never interested in being a programmer, but things changed. I became so fascinated with the convenience IT has brought to our life that I made up my mind in chasing a master's degree in IT.At first, I came across too many difficulties and setbacks. Coming from a middle-class family, the huge cost per credit was a big issue. My English accent was terrible. Most importantly, the course seemed impossible at first.Although I felt so discouraged and frustrated, I never thought of giving up.Then I decided to choose my university because it promised its students to help them learn practically. During my first month, it was difficult to understand the Americans accent and finish my assignments. But I never gave in. I walked two miles to the university every day so that I could use my travel money to buy a meal. I started looking for jobs and I got an offer to work as a student assistant, which meant lifting benches and chairs every day.I took all these challenges as my chances, and I believed that hard work was my strength. Right now I am graduating with a GPA of 3. 96/4 and a job offer from a multinational company that has asked me to start right after graduation.When you have a dream to realize, there is nothing that can stop you. All you need is the diligence and persistence. Hard work always pays off. Having a determined will is also necessary.56. Why did the author's family and friends say that it was hard for him to pursue a master's degree in IT? (no more than 8 words)____________________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined part in paragraph 2 mean? (no more than 5 words)____________________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)____________________________________________________________________________________________ 59. What made the author graduate with a higher GPA and a good job offer? (no more than 5 words)____________________________________________________________________________________________ 60. How does the author's story inspire you? (no more than 25 words)____________________________________________________________________________________________ V. 书面表达假设你叫李华，你将作为高三毕业生代表，在毕业晚会上用英文作一简短的告别演讲，内容包括：1、对三年高中生活的怀念；2、对老师的感谢；3、对母校的祝福。

CATTI三级笔译综合能力模拟题2020年(1)(总分100,考试时间120分钟)Cloze TestDo students learn as much when they read digitally as they do in print? For both parents and teachers, knowing **puter-based media are improving or【C1】______ education is a question of concern. With the surge in【C2】______ of e-books, online learning and open educational resources, investigators have been trying to determine whether students do 【C3】______ well when reading an assigned text on a digital screen as【C4】______ paper. The answer【C5】______ the question, however, needs far more than a yes-no response.In my research, I **pared the ways in which we read in print and onscreen. Between 2013 and 2015, I gathered data from 429 university students【C6】______ from five countries (the U.S., Japan, Germany, Slovenia and India).The students in my study reported that print was【C7】______ more enjoyable, 【C8】______ things such as "I like the smell of paper" or that reading in print is "real reading". What's more, print gave them a sense of where they were in the book — they could "see" and "feel"【C9】______ in the text.Print was also judged to be【C10】______ on the eyes and less【C11】______ to encourage multitasking than digital reading. Almost half the **plained【C12】______ eyestrain from reading digitally ("my eyes burn"), and 67 percent indicated they were likely to multitask while reading digitally (compared with 41 percent when reading print).At the same time, respondents praised digital reading on【C13】______ counts, 【C14】______ the ability to read in the dark, 【C15】______ of finding material ("plenty of quick information"), saving paper and even the fact they could multitask【C16】______ reading.But the bigger question is whether students are learning as much when they read onscreen.A number of researchers have sought to measure learning by asking people to read a passage of text, 【C17】______ in print or on a digital device, and then testing **prehension.Most studies have found that participants scored about the same when reading in each【C18】______, though a few have indicated that students performed better on tests when they read in print.The problem, however, with learning-measurement studies is that their notion of "learning" has tended to be simplistic. Reading passages and answering questions【C19】______ maybe a familiar tool in standardized testing, but tells us little about any deeper level of understanding.In my view, 【C20】______ short-and-to-the-point materials may be a good fit for digital consumption, it's not the sort of reading likely to nurture the critical thinking we still talk about asa hallmark of university education.1. 1.【C1】3. 3.【C3】4. 4.【C4】5. 5.【C5】6. 6.【C6】7. 7.【C7】8. 8.【C8】9. 9.【C9】10. 10.【C10】11. 11.【C11】12. 12.【C12】13. 13.【C13】14. 14.【C14】15. 15.【C15】16. 16.【C16】17. 17.【C17】18. 18.【C18】19. 19.【C19】20. 20.【C20】V ocabulary Selection21. 21.With global oil prices______, the new cabinet raised domestic fuel and power prices.A. sneakingB. soaringC. soakingD. spinning22. 22.He kept making______remarks instead of straight forward yes-or-no replies.A. ambiguousB. advantageousC. ambitiousD. adventurous23. 23.It was______that the restaurant discriminated against black customers.A. assaultedB. ascribedC. addictedD. alleged24. 24.It gives an opportunity to reflect a lot, ______a lot about not only your own daily activities, but just what's going on in the world around you.A. contaminateB. contemplateC. consolidateD. contradict25. 25.Our journey was slow because the train stopped______at different villages.B. graduallyC. continuouslyD. continually26. 26.The seller shall not______any information relating to this order to any person not entitled to receive it.A. discoverB. uncoverC. revengeD. disclose27. 27.Different cultural backgrounds and values have deep influence on the______mode and the creation of the advertisement.A. expressiveB. efficientC. impressiveD. intensive28. 28.A new study shows that while mulling over a few options may weigh heavily on your mind, finally choosing one may just plain wear you______.A. downB. outC. offD. away29. 29.There is still a vast economic______between developing countries and the United States.A. cheatB. chasmC. chaseD. charm30. 30.You should not______your father's advice. Anyway he is much more experienced than you in this matter.A. deduceB. deliberateC. defyD. denounce31. ually the suspects will protest their innocence at first, and then______.A. acknowledgeB. recognizeC. concedeD. confess32. 32.This time he established war exploits, and his status grew______.A. chieflyB. correctlyC. currentlyD. eminently33. 33.The ideological make-up of the union is now______different from what it had been.A. restrictivelyB. radicallyC. inclusivelyD. intensively34. 34.The______lawyer asked that the charge against his client should be dismissed.A. protectingB. guardingC. shieldingD. defending35. 35.No doubt many will regard these as harsh words, but______they are true.A. gravelyB. forciblyC. regrettablyD. graciously36. 36.At every stage of processing, products and materials should be protected from microbial and other______.A. configurationB. constitutionC. condemnationD. contamination37. 37.I will______my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.A. tear offB. tear outC. tear awayD. tear down38. 38.Another way of making______less likely is to reduce the amount of choice we have: often when people are afraid of making the wrong choice they end up doing nothing.A. deliberationB. slownessC. punctualityD. procrastination39. 39.Public's trust in government is necessary and______for building a harmonious society.A. incompatibleB. incredibleC. indefiniteD. indispensable40. 40.One American study found that in a single year's teaching the top 10 % of teachers_____ three times as much learning to their pupils as the worst 10 % do.A. rescueB. witnessC. transmitD. bequeathV ocabularly Replacement41. 41.The space shuttle program entails the use of sophisticated technology.A. enhancesC. createsD. involves42. 42.If police are carrying arms as a matter of course then doesn't it encourage criminals to carry them?A. automaticallyB. obviouslyC. traditionallyD. resignedly43. 43.Overuse of those drugs, coupled with poor diet, leads to physical degeneration.A. followed byB. deriving fromC. combined withD. mixed with44. 44.Mary McCarthy's satires are couched in the prose style that has a classic precision.A. fusedB. prefacedC. expressedD. standardized45. 45.It would be futile to sustain his life when there is no chance of any improvement.A. encouragingB. unpleasantC. helpfulD. pointless46. 46.He was not a great talker, but he was quite a mild, affable sort of man.A. despondentB. irresponsibleC. agreeableD. uncertain47. 47.This meeting will highlight recent advances in the application of genomics techniques to the study of epigenetics.A. revealB. emphasizeC. play downD. indicate48. 48.About 2 percent of the population suffers from allergies to the venom from bees, wasps and hornets.A. fluidB. ejectionC. biteD. poison49. 49.The Wright brothers conceived the design of the first successful motor-powered plane.A. receivedB. believedD. conceptualized50. 50.These are malicious acts of aggression, abductions and wanton killing.A. deceptiveB. keenC. criticalD. hateful51. 51.Magician Robersdee takes you through some basic sleight of hand and other magic tricks.A. useB. involvementC. skillD. touch52. 52.The chapter one discusses the primal religion and the dissemination of Christianity in the Rome-Britain period.A. obtainableB. fundamentalC. workableD. instinctive53. 53.These sundry calamities in the West have provided **mentators with an unmissable chance to unveil Western hypocrisy.A. concealB. uncoverC. sweepD. prevail54. 54.The CIA has refused to say whether Haspel had direct involvement in the use of controversial techniques or what her role was in drawing up orders to destroy videotapes that documented their use.A. contentiousB. committedC. comparativeD. competent55. 55.The pharmacy industry insists that worries over error rates are overblown.A. overchargedB. exaggeratedC. reasonableD. unusual56. 56.Extrapolating from his American findings, he reckons about 80% of these deaths might be attributed to smoking.A. be diverted toB. be due toC. be worsened byD. be corrected by57. 57.He worked as a banana vendor at a market in East Jakarta where poultry meat was sold.A. agentC. sellerD. advertiser58. 58.When you cook at home, experts counsel to use only half the salt the recipe calls for.A. consultB. inquireC. contactD. advise59. 59.While the world is agog over international transmission of the swine flu, let me take this teachable moment to remind people, animals bite back.A. eagerB. openC. timidD. bold60. 60.Shot on the sly in Greece last summer, the movie talked about Celine and Jesse's reunion after nine years and they reignite their relationship.A. hastilyB. happilyC. sneakilyD. openlyError Correction61. 61.What an unusual news it is! I can't believe my ears that the famous writer **e to my city.A. WhatB. What aC. HowD. How an62. 62.The UK became the first non-Asian country to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), before that more than 30 other countries joined, including Germany and France.A. before whichB. among thatC. after whichD. which63. 63.Restaurant industry leaders have blamed fair pay movements for the rise of restaurant automation, with the assumption that using more robots equal to employing fewer human workers.A. equals toB. equalC. equalsD. equivalent to64. 64.It will not be worthy much if only the most enlightened firms abide by the rules.A. be worthwhileB. worthC. be worthD. be worthless65. 65.Miss Zhang was not more than just an English teacher, because she also taught me invaluable lessons in life.A. less thanC. more thanD. no more than66. 66.Each child to the classroom was given a gift on Children's Day, it was specially prepared for the occasion.A. of whichB. thatC. asD. which67. 67.Good news was sometimes released prematurely, with the American recapture of the port having announced half a day before the defenders actually surrendered.A. announcingB. announcedC. was announcedD. have been announced68. 68.According to the latest news from Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, a foot bath shop broke out fire, being injured at least 18 people.A. having been injuredB. having injuredC. injuredD. injuring69. 69.I know what you will join me in expressing our deep condolences to the people of Haiti and our gratitude to the many who are rushing to provide assistance.A. whenB. whetherC. whoD. /70. 70.—"Why are you so sure that Ann didn't commit the crime she's been accused of committing?" —"She mustn't **mitted that crime because I was with her, and we were out of town on that day."A. may not **mittedB. wasn't supposed to commitC. might not **mittedD. couldn't **mitted71. 71.Over the past 30 years, her writings have influenced debates concern animal rights, the environment and evolutionary theory.A. have influenced debates concerningB. have influenced debates concernedC. influence debates concerningD. influence debates have concerned72. 72.She occurred to that she had forgotten to take her notebook when she was asked to write something down.A. That occurred to herB. It occurred thatC. It occurs to her thatD. It occurred to her that73. 73.The UK is desperately short of scientists and engineers, which means science festivals now have a more important role than ever in conveying to young people how science and engineeringcan be a funny and rewarding career.A. a funny and rewardlessB. a funny and rewardedC. a fun and rewardingD. fun and rewarding74. 74.Every time the students are lazy and in arrears with their homework, the teacher in charge of the class will instill chicken soup to the students and always end up with a sentence "time and tide is waited for no man".A. waitedB. waitC. are waitingD. is waiting75. 75.The treatment must continue until this patient reaches the point when he can walk flexibly.A. whereB. whichC. thatD. whose76. 76.Without the friction between our feet and the ground, we may not be able to walk.A. wouldn't beB. wereC. were notD. can't be77. 77.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a person driving a typical car is as five times likely to die if hit by a sport-utility vehicle as if hit by another car.A. more than five timesB. five times moreC. five times asD. more five times78. 78.There are three beautiful large old square brown French wood tables.A. square large old French brown woodB. old large square brown French woodC. large square old brown French woodD. large brown old square French wood79. 79.The future of **pany is promising: many of its talented employees are flowing into more profitable net-based business.A. at oddsB. in prospectC. in vainD. at stake80. 80.Globalization has spurred on this trend through the ubiquitous internet to realize wireless connections, affordable devices to collect data, and the ability of easy connection to others.A. to easily connect withB. to easily connect toC. to easy connection withD. of easy connection with阅读理解Last December, visitors arriving in Vail, Colo., ready to kick off the winter ski season, immediately noticed something missing: the snow. The town was lush and green; only Vail Pass, at 10, 617 ft. above sea level, was dusted in the champagne powder Colorado is known for.Climate change has had a direct and aggressive effect on winter tourism — and not just in Vail. In 2016-17, the first frost came two weeks later than the 20th century average, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the last one nine days earlier. The season was nearly a month shorter than expected, a trend that's been worsening since the 1980s. NOAA's outlook for winter 2018-19 predicts warmer, drier and milder conditions across the US.Those working in ski towns and at resorts do not need meteorologists to tell them that; they can see the effects in their business. "Last year, we had radically less snow — our lowest snow year in 50 years, " says Auden Schendler, the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company in Aspen, Colo. "In low-snow years, you see about a billion dollars less in revenue." Those years also cost ski regions 17, 400 jobs, according to the 2018 economic report from Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit environmental organization.It's not just that there's less snow; it's that snow patterns are so unpredictable, ski towns, resorts and businesses can't count on conditions necessary for financial stability. To be considered "snow reliable, " a ski area must have more than 30 cm of snow depth (natural and man-made) during 100 days or during the entire Christmas through New Year's holiday period in at least seven out of 10 years. By those standards, all of the northeastern states (except Vermont) are projected to lose at least half of their ski areas, according to a review in the journal Current Issues in Tourism. And if climate change continues apace, 90% of ski resorts in the U.S. won't be able to open by Christmas by 2090.European ski areas have similar problems. By 2099, the Alps could lose up to 70% of their snow cover, according to research published by the European Geosciences Union — and just two to three weeks of operating at a loss could tank a ski area's financial season.In North America, multi-resort ski passes like the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass can help somewhat. "People can book last-minute trips to the resort with the best snow, " says Schendler. "But obviously, last-minute bookings make it harder to plan-for marketing, for occupancy and for projected revenue." Ironically, too much snow can also impact ski resorts. If a massive storm hits, as has happened more frequently, if unpredictably, in recent years, the sudden heavy snowfall can raise the threat of avalanches, leading resorts to shut down runs or even keep patrons indoors.Fluctuating snow patterns haven't completely derailed ski tourism yet. In fact, tourism numbers have remained static for two decades, Schendler says. But scientists and industry veterans feel like they can see a dark future. "At the current rate of warming, the ski industry is probably done by midcentury, " Schendler says. "We're not acting like we are in crisis, but we are."81. 81.This article was written to ______ .A. show some difficulties that the ski industry will meetB. demonstrate the future of the ski industryC. warn people the consequences of global warmingD. explain the relationship between snow and ski resorts82. 82.The word "aggressive" underlined in Paragraph 2 means______.A. angryB. boldC. hostileD. threatening83. 83.NOAA cannot be______.A. a government departmentB. an organization that cares about climate changeC. an organization that can predict changes in weatherD. a military institution84. 84.We can NOT learn from Paragraph 4 that______.A. the snow became less and unpredictableB. the standards which defines what is a "snow reliable ski area"C. all of the northeastern states have lost at least half of their ski areasD. 90% of the ski resorts in the US won't be able to open by the end of this century85. 85.The phrase "shut down" underlined in Paragraph 6 means______.A. to stop opening for businessB. to ask someone to stop talkingC. to keep someone or something inside a placeD. to block the entrances and exits86. 86.Auden Schendler is a (an)______.A. businessmanB. scientistC. officialD. skier87. 87.According to Auden Schendler, ______.A. last-minute trip is the future of the ski industryB. the ski industry is in crisisC. last year's snow was more than this yearD. a massive snow storm could offer some help to the ski industry88. 88.According to the passage, by about______, the ski industry is probably done.A. 2099B. 2050C. 2090D. 207089. 89.The passage is a(n)______.A. reportB. narrationC. expositionD. argumentation90. 90.An appropriate title for the passage should be______.A. A Slippery Slope for Ski Resorts Facing Climate ChangeB. Ski Industry Needs a Turn in this EraC. Global Warming and the Ski IndustryD. Ski and SnowThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just released its updated guidelines for children'sThe recommendations reflect what all parents instinctively know: children need less screen time. The corollary, of course, is that they desperately need more free time to ignite their imaginations, develop a sense of wonder and discover their passions and purpose.While we at Melissa & Doug are thrilled the AAP has created stronger guardrails and suggestions to help parents navigate this challenging terrain, this is only the beginning. Our children are overstimulated, over-scheduled and under pressure to perform academically and beyond school. This diminishes their ability to build creative thinking skills essential to self-discovery. Inventiveness occurs when kids have time for curiosity and exploration. With children spending up to eight hours a day on media devices and additional hours engaging in scheduled activities, opportunities for growth are stifled.What we are not sure about is how to get our kids to want the free, screenless time we know will benefit them. It may sound counter-intuitive but today's kids (and, frankly, many of us) need coaching to experience and discover the benefits of free time.What came easily to parents a few decades ago has become a challenge for our generation. It's not that yesterday's parents knew more about child development; they simply had fewer options. Boredom and downtime were an inescapable part of daily life. Today, boredom and downtime are synonymous with, "I'm bad parent and not doing enough to get my kid ahead."Recently, I had an eye-opening revelation while watching my 11-year-old daughter play in a softball tournament. I have six children and have attended dozens of such tournaments. I know the drill — or thought I did. Families settled in for the day with lawn chairs, coolers, sunscreen and siblings in tow. These spectator brothers and sisters would gradually gravitate toward each other. Games of catch and hide-and-seek began; friendships were formed in the span of an inning. At crucial moments, the newfound friends turned their collective attention to the field to cheer on their teams.Bu that was not happening. Though there were at least 15 children by the sidelines, I did not hear any of them. They sat in a silent huddle using their individual tablets. Even with the score tied in the final inning with runners on base, not a single child watched the game or spoke to each other. The situation was surreal and revealing: Kids have more planned activities and passive entertainment at their fingertips than ever before, but less free time to dream, make-believe and focus on what they truly love.I get that making time for "nothing" is difficult in a world where we're constantly worried our kids will fall behind if they don't excel in sports and academics or rack up "likes" on the latest social media app.But I refuse to sit back and watch this loss of childhood. We are taking back childhood. Imagination needs time and space to blossom.91. 91.What do parents instinctively know about children's media use?A. Updated guideline have been released for children's media use.B. Children are spending more and more time on their tablets and smartphones.C. Children are instinctively good at **puter games.D. The amount of time children spend in front of a screen, including TV, computers and video games should be controlled.92. 92.The underlined word "desperately" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______.A. in a desperate wayC. extremelyD. despicably93. 93.What inference can we get from what parents instinctively know?A. Parents need more free time to stimulate their imagination.B. Children are in desperate shortage of time.C. Parents are anxious to stimulate children's imagination and arouse their curiosity.D. Children should cut their screen time and find more time to stimulate their imagination, arouse their curiosity etc.94. 94.The underlined word "thrilled" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.A. very excited and pleasedB. scaredC. frightenedD. interested95. 95.What is the implied meaning of "guardrails" underlined in Paragraph 3?A. Rails that prevents people from falling from a bridge, cliff etc.B. Measures to protect children from losing their imagination.C. Suggestions to help guide parents.D. Ways for children to enrich their life.96. 96.What are the reasons to diminish children's ability to build their creative thinking skills?A. Children are overstimulated and greatly pressured to perform academically.B. Children have too many arrangements and are over-scheduled.C. Children have no enough time for curiosity and exploration.D. All of the above.97. 97.What are the things that we are NOT sure for children's growth?A. How to get children to want free, screenless time themselves.B. How to get children to benefit themselves.C. How to make children find more free, screenless time.D. How to make children to develop their creative skills.98. 98.What are the challenges for parents of young generation?A. They know a little about child development.B. They have too many options.C. They do not know how to fill in free time.D. They do not know how to get rid of boredom and downtime.99. 99.In Paragraph 6 and 7, the author talked about his experience with his children watching a softball tournament. What does the author want to illustrate from this example?A. The author wants to show the differences between parents in the past and nowadays.B. The author wants to show how what came easily to parents a few decades ago has become a challenge for our generation.C. The author wants to show how parents today are trying to help their kids escape from boredom and downtime.D. The author wants to show how parents today are making every effort to get their kids ahead. 100. 100.What revelation does the author find from his experience?A. Children played games of catch and hide-and-seek, and formed their friendship shortly.B. At crucial moments of the tournament, children would pay their attention to the field to cheer on their teams.C. Children have their own planned activities and entertainment at their fingertips and have less free time to focus on what they truly love.D. Parents should be worried if their kids do not excel in sports and academics.The ambitious mayor of a big city backs a project to put a garden on a bridge. Acelebrated designer is appointed and seductive images released. It **pared to the High Line in New York — that urban phenomenon envied as much by rival cities as the Eiffel Tower once was. It provokes controversy.This much the Skygarden in Seoul has in common with Garden Bridge in London, but then their stories diverge. Where the London version has foundered, the Korean one will be opened this Saturday by Mayor Park Won-soon, a former activist who built his career on opposing both corruption and the conservative establishment, and supporting human rights.There are significant differences in the conception and execution of the two projects. They vary in cost (about ￡40m for the Skygarden and ￡200m-plus for the Garden Bridge) and, where the London project has spent many years not happening, the Seoul one has taken two years to take shape since its Dutch architects, MVRDV, were appointed in 2015.Where the Garden Bridge would have been a cherry on the already rich cake that is the center of London, the Skygarden aims to regenerate and connect places near the main railway station that have been fragmented by roads and rail tracks. The Skygarden, which will be open to all 24 hours a day, re-uses an existing structure —like the High Line —in the form of a 1970 motorway flyover that was no longer deemed safe for its original purpose.It is also part of a bigger set of ideas about taking a big, dense — sometimes ugly — city, one which was created without a great deal of concern for public space and pedestrian movement, and giving it qualities of walkability, neighborliness, human scale and shared enjoyment of its places. To this end, the mayor has encouraged a range of public works and created the post of city architect to help make them happen.The Skygarden is one of the more eye-catching examples of several initiatives promoted by the first holder of this job, Seung H-Sang, and his successor and ally Young Joon Kim.Seoul resembles other cities of East Asia such as Tokyo and Shanghai in its scale and rapid post-war expansion, while major western cities like New York and London also **parable pressures of growth. If Seoul gets its program right, it can set examples for other megacities to learn from. An inaugural Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism will be held this autumn to help get the message across.South Korea's capital is an ancient city, with a beautiful natural backdrop of mountains, which was devastated in the 20th century by Japanese occupation and the Korean War. It was reconstructed on American-inspired lines, with multi-lane highways criss-crossing the city. Economic and population growth —it has about 10 million **pared with 1 million in 1950, although the increase has now levelled off— caused the spaces between to be filled in at levels of density that are nearly twice New York's.It is a business-minded city, its desire for prosperity being sharpened by the traumas and poverty of its recent history, and the need to erect office blocks to serve its economy has usually taken precedence over architectural and urban finesse. The lower levels of buildings tend to be intensely colonized by commercial activity.。

人教版英语书16页下方作文In the journey of life, perseverance is often the invisible force that propels us forward, turning our dreams into reality. It is the steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. The story on page 16 of the People's Education Press English textbook beautifully illustrates this concept, highlighting the transformative power of perseverance.The story revolves around a young girl named Lina, who dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer. However, she faces numerous challenges, including a lack of resources, limited access to training, and constant rejection from prestigious ballet schools. Despite these obstacles, Lina never loses sight of her goal. She practices diligently at home, watches online tutorials, and even performs at local events to gain experience. Her perseverance pays off when she is discovered by a ballet master who recognizes her potential and offers her a spot at his prestigious school.Lina's story teaches us that perseverance is not just about never giving up, but also about continuously adaptingand learning from failures. She doesn't let rejection or lack of resources deter her. Instead, she finds innovative ways to improve her skills, such as watching onlinetutorials and performing at local events. This demonstrates that perseverance is not just a matter of stubbornly sticking to one path, but also of being flexible and creative in pursuit of one's goals.Moreover, Lina's story reminds us that perseverance is a journey that often requires牺牲 and dedication. She sacrifices her free time to practice, enduring the pain and discomfort of rigorous training. She dedicates herselffully to her dream, even when it seems impossible to achieve. This kind of dedication and sacrifice is an essential part of perseverance, as it involves making choices that align with one's goals, even when they are difficult or unpopular.However, perseverance does not mean stubbornly sticking to one's ways. Lina is willing to listen to criticism and feedback, using it to improve her skills and performance. She understands that perseverance is not about being perfect, but about constantly striving to improve and learnfrom one's mistakes. This openness to feedback and willingness to adapt is crucial for anyone who wants to persevere in their goals.In conclusion, the story on page 16 of the People's Education Press English textbook is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of perseverance. Lina's journey teaches us that perseverance is not just about never giving up, but also about adapting, learning, sacrificing, and being open to feedback. It is a journey that requires dedication, discipline, and courage, but the rewards are immeasurable. As Lina's story demonstrates, perseverancecan turn dreams into reality, transforming lives and futures.**坚持的力量：成长与转变的旅程**在人生的旅途中，坚持往往是推动我们前进的无形力量，将梦想变为现实。

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