高三英语外刊天天练2024.12.17
【高三双语新闻练习1】数字时代,我们仍需笔和纸
双语新闻
When did you last write a letter Properly write one — by hand
你上次写信是什么时候?手写的,一笔一画的那种。
In a digital world, where sending a text or email is far more convenient than using snail mail, is the writing on the wall for traditional pen and paper Well, some people claim that writing still has many benefits, so maybe it’s not time to ditch your ballpoint or fountain pen yet.
在数字世界,发短信和发邮件比邮寄信件方便太多太多了,传统的纸笔要被抛弃了吗?当然,现在有些人宣称手写字还是有很多好处的,现在不是抛弃圆珠笔和签字笔的时候。
These days, when people request things in writing, a typed, electronic document will be accepted. Doing this on a computer means it could be saved, edited, duplicated and sent via email. But crafting a handwritten document is unique: It requires planning and thought, and, as well as practising your handwriting. It helps you to remember spelling and punctuation.
现在,当人们以书面形式提出申请的时候,打印出来的文档也是可以接受的。在电脑上操作,就可以保存、编辑、复制并通过电子邮件发送。但是手写的文件是独一无二的:它需要计划和思考,而且,除了练习手写之外,它还可以帮助你记住拼写和标点符号。
Some experts believe your brain benefits from using old-fashioned pen and paper. This is particularly relevant for students, where typing notes into a laptop is thought to lack the “tactile feedback” to the brain that contact between pen and paper does.
有专家认为使用传统的纸笔有利于运用大脑。这对于学生来说尤为重要,因为在笔记本电脑上输入笔记被认为缺乏笔与纸接触时对大脑的“触觉反馈”。
BBC Worklife website quotes Hetty Roessingh from the University of Calgary, who says that “taking notes by hand involves cognitive engagement in summarising, paraphrasing, organising, concept and vocabulary mapping.”
BBC Worklife网引用卡尔加里大学的Hetty Roessingh来说就是:“手写笔记涉及了总结、解释、组织、概念和词汇映射等的参与。”
Others agree that handwriting may boost fine motor skills in your hands and fingers. There are everyday benefits to using pen and paper too. Scribbling notes, shopping lists or messages on the back of an envelope can still be useful, quick and portable. But putting pen to paper in a letter to a friend or loved one can probably have the most impact.
也有人认为手写可以提高你手和手指的精细运动技能。用纸和笔也有很多常见的用处。手写笔记、购物清单或留言仍然是比较有用的、快捷的和便携的。给朋友和爱人手写的信更令人印象深刻。
Pen pal writer Katherine Moller told the BBC: “In a world where it is so easy to hop online to email or to send a fast text, it is so personal and so precious to know someone chose to turn off the virtual world to spend some time with you.”
笔友作家凯瑟琳·莫勒对英国BBC说:“在一个很容易上网收发电子邮件或发送短信的世界里,知道有人选择关闭虚拟世界与你共度时光是如此的私人和珍贵。”
So, while digital skills remain important, don’t write off your pens and pencils yet — especially if your smartphone, tablet or laptop runs out of power!
所以,虽然数字技能仍然很重要,但不要扔掉你的钢笔和铅笔——尤其是当你的智能手机、平板电脑或笔记本电脑没电的时候!
词汇积累
1. ditch v. 摆脱,抛弃
2. duplicate v. 复制,复印
3. tactile adj. 触觉的,有触觉的;能触知的
4. paraphrase v. 释义,改述
5. scribble v. 潦草地写,匆匆地写
原创语法填空1
When did you last write a letter Properly write one — by hand
In a digital world, where sending a text or email is far more convenient than using snail mail, is the writing on the wall for 1 pen and paper Well, some people claim that writing still has many benefits, so maybe it’s not time to ditch your ballpoint or fountain pen yet.
These days, when people 2 things in writing, a typed, electronic document will be accepted. Doing this on a computer means it could be saved, edited, duplicated and sent via email. But 3 a handwritten document is unique: It requires planning and thought, and, as well as practising your handwriting. It helps you to remember spelling and punctuation.
Some experts 4 your brain benefits from using old-fashioned pen and paper. This is particularly relevant for students, where typing notes into a laptop is thought to lack the “tactile feedback” to the brain that 5 between pen and paper does.
BBC Worklife website quotes Hetty Roessingh from the University of Calgary, who says that “taking notes by hand 6 cognitive engagement in summarising, paraphrasing, organising, concept and vocabulary mapping.”
Others agree that handwriting may 7 fine motor skills in your hands and fingers. There are everyday benefits to using pen and paper too. Scribbling notes, shopping lists or messages on the back of an envelope can still be useful, quick and portable. But putting pen to paper in a letter to a friend or loved one can probably have the most 8 .
Pen pal writer Katherine Moller told the BBC: “In a world where it is so easy to hop online to email or to send a fast text, it is so personal and so 9 to know someone chose to turn off the virtual world to spend some time with you.”
So, while digital skills 10 important, don’t write off your pens and pencils yet — especially if your smartphone, tablet or laptop runs out of power!
参考答案
1. traditional
2. request
3. crafting
4. believe
5. contact
6. involves
7. boost
8. impact
9. precious
10. remain
原创语法填空2
When did you last write a letter Properly write one — by hand
In a digital world, where sending a text or email is far 1 (convenient) than using snail mail, is the writing on the wall for traditional pen and paper Well, some people claim that writing still has many 2 (benefit), so maybe it’s not time to ditch your ballpoint or fountain pen yet.
These days, 3 people request things in writing, a typed, electronic document will be accepted. Doing this on a computer means it could be saved, edited, duplicated and sent via email. But crafting a handwritten document is unique: It requires planning and thought, and, as well as practising your handwriting. It helps you to remember 4 (spell) and punctuation.
Some experts believe your brain benefits 5 using old-fashioned pen and paper. This is 6 (particular) relevant for students, where typing notes into a laptop is thought to lack the “tactile feedback” to the brain that contact between pen and paper does.
BBC Worklife website quotes Hetty Roessingh from the University of Calgary, 7 says that “taking notes by hand involves cognitive 8 (engage) in summarising, paraphrasing, organising, concept and vocabulary mapping.”
Others agree that handwriting may boost fine motor skills in your hands and fingers. There are everyday benefits to using pen and paper too. Scribbling notes, shopping lists or messages on the back of an envelope can still be 9 (use), quick and portable. But putting pen to paper in a letter to a friend or loved one can probably have the most impact.
Pen pal writer Katherine Moller told the BBC: “In a world where it is so easy to hop online to email or to send a fast text, it is so personal and so precious to know someone chose to turn off the virtual world 10 (spend) some time with you.”
So, while digital skills remain important, don’t write off your pens and pencils yet — especially if your smartphone, tablet or laptop runs out of power!
参考答案
1. more convenient
2. benefits
3. when
4. spelling
5. from
6. particularly
7. who
8. engagement
9. useful
10. to spend
【高三双语新闻练习2】蔡国强:以烟花绘浪漫
蔡国强:以烟花绘浪漫
Cai Guoqiang is globally recognized as China’s fireworks visionary. His works have amazed audience worldwide.
蔡国强是世界公认的中国烟花大师。他的作品令全世界的观众惊叹不已。
In 2009, his Daytime Fireworks in Philadelphia with flowers blooming and fading in the sky became iconic.
2009年,在费城,他的白天烟花在天空中呈现了花开花落的景象,成为了标志性作品。
In 2011, he created a Black Rainbow over the Qatar desert, its smoke like a Chinese ink painting.
2011年,他在卡塔尔沙漠上创作了“黑色彩虹”,其烟雾就像一幅中国水墨画。
In 2018, he illuminated Florence’s sky with a grand display for the David Statue.
2018年,他为大卫雕像带来了一场隆重的表演,照亮了佛罗伦萨的天空。
Some call his fireworks “love letters to the universe”, but to him, they’re letters from a traveler to his motherland.
有人把他的烟花称为“写给宇宙的情书”,但对他来说,这是一个游子写给祖国母亲的信。
His 2008 Beijing Olympics Footprints made a powerful statement about Chinese artistry, leaving a lasting mark on the world.
他的《2008年北京奥运会的脚印》,是对中国艺术的一则强有力的声明,在全世界写下了璀璨的一页。
Cai Guoqiang’s work is always a personal reflection of his unique vision.
蔡国强的作品充满了个性,反映了他独特的视觉。
Cai Guoqiang’s journey wasn’t easy. Coming from a small fishing village, his rise to fame was filled with struggles.
蔡国强一路走来并不容易。他来自一个小渔村,成名的过程充满了艰辛。
His grandmother who sold seafood to support his dreams was the biggest believer. She always said he could be a great artist.
他的祖母通过卖海鲜来支持他的梦想,是他最坚定的信仰者。她总是说蔡国强会成为一名伟大的艺术家。
Inspired by her, Cai Guoqiang created “Ladder to the Sky” in her honor as a tribute for her 100th birthday.
受到祖母的鼓舞,蔡国强创作了《天梯》以纪念祖母的百岁生日。
Cai Guoqiang once said, “I’ve made fireworks around the world, but my grandmother never saw them; this is for her.”
蔡国强曾经说过:“我在世界各地制作过烟花,但我的祖母从来没有看到过,《天梯》是献给她的。”
词汇积累
1. visionary n. 有眼力的人;有远见卓识的人
2. iconic adj. 符号的;图标的;图符的;偶像的
3. illuminate v. 照明;照亮;照射
4. artistry n. 艺术技巧
语法填空1
Cai Guoqiang is globally recognized as China’s fireworks visionary. His works have amazed 1 worldwide.
In 2009, his Daytime Fireworks in Philadelphia with flowers 2 and fading in the sky became iconic.
In 2011, he created a Black Rainbow over the Qatar desert, its smoke like a Chinese ink 3 .
In 2018, he illuminated Florence’s sky with a grand 4 for the David Statue.
Some call his fireworks “love letters to the universe”, but to him, they’re letters from a traveler to his 5 .
His 2008 Beijing Olympics Footprints made a 6 statement about Chinese artistry, leaving a lasting mark on the world.
Cai Guoqiang’s work is always a personal reflection of his unique 7 .
Cai Guoqiang’s journey wasn’t easy. Coming from a small fishing village, his rise to 8 was filled with struggles.
His grandmother who 9 seafood to support his dreams was the biggest believer. She always said he could be a great artist.
10 by her, Cai Guoqiang created “Ladder to the Sky” in her honor as a tribute for her 100th birthday.
Cai Guoqiang once said, “I’ve made fireworks around the world, but my grandmother never saw them; this is for her.
参考答案
1. audience
2. blooming
3. painting
4. display
5. motherland
6. powerful
7. vision
8. fame
9. sold
10. Inspired
语法填空2
Cai Guoqiang is 1 (global) recognized as China’s fireworks visionary. His works have amazed audience worldwide.
In 2009, his Daytime Fireworks in Philadelphia with flowers blooming and fading in the sky 2 (become) iconic.
In 2011, he created a Black Rainbow over the Qatar desert, its smoke like 3 Chinese ink painting.
In 2018, he illuminated Florence’s sky with a grand display for the David Statue.
Some call his fireworks “love letters to the universe”, but to him, they’re 4 (letter) from a traveler to his motherland.
His 2008 Beijing Olympics Footprints made a powerful statement about Chinese artistry, 5 (leave) a lasting mark on the world.
Cai Guoqiang’s work is always a personal 6 (reflect) of his unique vision.
Cai Guoqiang’s journey wasn’t easy. Coming from a small fishing village, his rise to fame was filled 7 struggles.
His grandmother 8 sold seafood to support his dreams was the biggest believer. She always said he could be a great 9 (art).
Inspired by her, Cai Guoqiang created “Ladder to the Sky” in her honor as a tribute for her 100th birthday.
Cai Guoqiang once said, “I’ve made fireworks around the world, 10 my grandmother never saw them; this is for her.”
参考答案
1. globally
2. became
3. a
4. letters
5. leaving
6. reflection
7. with
8. who
9. artist
10. but