2019届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 2 Working the land单元学案 新人教版必修4

Unit 2 Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解Nowadays a third of primary schoolchildren in China are suffering from psychological ill-health as a result of classroom stress and parental pressure, according to a study published on Tuesday.The problem is so bad that urgent measures are needed, warns the study, led by British and Chinese researchers.The investigation surveyed 2, 191 pupils aged 9 to 12 in nine schools in urban and rural Zhejiang, a relatively prosperous coastal province in eastern China.Eighty-one percent of the youngsters said they worried “a lot” about exams, 63 percent feared being punished by their teachers, 44 percent had been physically bullied at least sometimes—with boys likelier to be victims than girls—and 73 percent had been physically punished by their parents.Most of the children complained they struggled to cope with the amount of homework they were assigned.Over one-third reported headaches or abdominal pains—psychosomatic symptoms of stress—at least once a week. The most stressed children reported incidence of aches or pains of four times a week.The investigation, led by Therese Hesketh, a professor at University College London (UCL) Centre for International Health and Development, pointed the finger at extreme competitiveness i n China’s education system, from the onset of primary school.“The competitive and punitive educational environment leads to high levels of stress and psychosomatic symptoms, ” the authors say.“Measures to reduce unnecessary stress on children in school s should be introduced urgently. ”The paper appears in Archives of Disease in Childhood, a peer-reviewed journal of the British Medical Association (BMA).2 2 The “urban” setting for the study was Hangzhou, the provincial capital ofZhejiang, while the “rural” setting was a poor county in Quzhou prefecture, in the west of the province.The study highlights some of the complexities that, it says, explain the demands for academic excellence and intolerance of failure.One factor is the country’s dramatic rise in prosperity, which has created “previously unheard-of possibilities for upward mobility” and in turn stoked pressures on children to do well at school.Other reasons are China’s one-child policy and the Confucian traditions of respect for parents and elders, filial piety, obedience and discipline.“The aspirations of many parents, who had limited educational opportunities themselves are now invested in their only children, ” it says.Previous studies on school-related stress and its impact on health are few and generally come from Scandinavia.A 2008 assessment among 10-to 13-year-old in Sweden found that 21 percent of boys and 30 percent of girls experienced headache, and 17 percent of boys and 28 percent of girls experienced abdominal pain at least once per week.【文章大意】本文是一篇报告。

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Unit 2 Working the land李仕才***阅读理解。

Exhibitions in the British MuseumHokusai：beyond the Great WaveKatsushika Hokusai(1760～1849)is widely regarded as one of Japan's most famous and influential artists.He produced works of astonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90.This new exhibition will lead you on an artistic journey through the last 30 years of Hokusai's life—a time when he produced some of his most memorable masterpieces.25 May－13 August 2017Room 35Adults ￡12；Members/under 16s freePlaces of the mind：British watercolour landscapes 1850－1950Drawn from the British Museum's rich collection，this is the first exhibition devoted to landscape drawings and watercolours by British artists in the Victorian and modern eras—two halves of very different centuries.23 February－28 August 2017Room 90Free，just drop inScythians：warriors of ancient SiberiaThis major exhibition explores the story of the Scythians—nomadic tribes and masters of mounted warfare，who flourished between 900 and 200 BC.Their encounters with the Greeks，Assyrians and Persians were written into history but for centuries all trace of their culture was lost—buried beneath the ice.14 September 2017－14 January 2018Room 30Adults ￡16.50；Members/under 16s freePolitics and paradise：Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli GiftThis display is part of the Museum's contribution to the India­UK Year of Culture 2017.It looks at the popular print culture of India from the 1880s until the 1950s.19 July－3 September 2017Room 90aFree，just drop in1．If you are interested in drawings of natural scenery，you will probably go to ________.A．Room 35 B．Room 90C．Room 30 D．Room 90a2．Which exhibition can you attend in October 2017?A．Hokusai：beyond the Great Wave.B．Scythians：warriors of ancient Siberia.C．Places of the mind：British watercolour landscapes 1850～1950.D．Politics and paradise：Indian popular prints from the Moscatelli Gift.3．Where can we most probably find the passage?A．In a health report.B．In a story book.C．In a parenting magazine.D．In a tour guide.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，对大英博物馆的四个展览做了简要介绍，包括这些展览的内容、开放时间、地点等。

Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解。

Dear Parents:I’m delighted that you are considering the British International School for your children’s education. Our school offers first class international education delivered by experienced, highly qualified and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by: The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of the children.An acknowledge that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family.1.What do you think the author is?A.A school principalB. An exchange student.C. An assistant professorD. An experienced lecturer.2.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students’ skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.3.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. MannersB. Self-disciplineC. Qualities.D. Independence.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere. 【文章大意】这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息。