2019—2020学年度第一学期期末考试
高一英语试题
第I卷（选择题，共100分）
第一部分：听力理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话?每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小 题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What's wrong with the man?
A. He has bad eyesight. B. He has a headache. C. He feels dizzy.
2. Where are the speakers?
A. At a cinema. B. At the railway station. C. At the airport.
3. How does the woman feel?
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Worried.
4. How much gasoline did the two speakers use last month?
A. 52 liters. B. 13 liters. C. 26 liters
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A supermarket B. A new store. C. A piece of furniture.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分;满分22?5分）
听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间 阅读各个小題：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听笫6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. Why does the man make the call?
A. Because the hotel is noisy.
B. Because the room is small.
C. Because the TV isn’t working.
7. How does the man feel at last?
A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Annoyed。
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题.
8. What do the speakers decide to do?
A. Play bowling. B. Play tennis. C. Go dancing.
9. When will the man leave?
A. At 7:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00 ?
10. What docs the man think of driving a car?
A. Time-saving. B. Troublesome. C. Comfortable.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing?
A. Joking about the man's fun experiences.
B. Talking the man into trying something fun.
C. Giving the man advice on avoiding danger.
12. What does the woman prefer to do this weekend?
A. Go to the library. B. Go mountain biking. C. Stay at home.
13. What happened to the man on his last fishing trip?
A. He broke his arm. B. He got sunburnt. C. He didn't catch any fish.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Which word may best describe the woman?
A. Encouraging. B. Dishonest. C. Interesting.
15. What does the man worry about?
A. How to speak to a woman bravely.
B. How to develop a real interest.
C. How to balance his study and work.
16. Why does the man want to go back to school?
A. He has too loose a schedule.
B. He loves the feeling with students.
C. He wants to decide his future development.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20
17. What's the purpose of providing the school students with yoga exercises?
A. To enable students to reject violence.
B. To help students face struggles more properly.
C. To eliminate（消除）poverty more effectively.
18. What can students learn in the Mindful Moment Room?
A. How to calm down by talking to teachers.
B. How to clear their mind at night.
C. How to respond to situations better.
19. What change have yoga exercises brought to school?
A. More students dropped out of school last year.
B. There is less bad behavior on campus.
C. More students are willing to be sent to the office.
20. What does the speaker think of yoga?
A. Its effect on students remains to be seen.
B. Everyone can benefit from it.
C. There is enough evidence for its importance.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小題2分.满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每題所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
A
If you're a design enthusiast, you're sure to feel dizzy over these jaw-dropping pools.
Sky Park Infinity Pool, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Located on the Sky Park above Singapore's most famous hotel, Marina Bay Sands, this is the world's largest rooftop pool. Offering amazing views of the city's skyline, the pool is at least three times the length of an Olympic swimming pool. As visitors swim toward the edge, they face an illusion that they'll float into the sky-line. It's quite a heart-beaten rush!
The Red Pool, The Library Koh Samui, Thailand
This blood-red pool is perhaps one of the most special hotel pools on the list. Set against the backdrop of Koh Samui's Chaweng Beach, the fascinating colour isn't the result of using artificial dye. Rather, the mosaic tiles（马赛克瓷砖）of orange* yellow and red make the brilliant sight that is set among trees and an open-air library.
San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool, Region de Valparaiso, Chile
The world's largest outdoor swimming pool gets its water directly from the sea. The pool uses a computer-controlled pump and filtration system. Located at Chile's San Alfonso del Mar Resort, this huge man-made pool is larger than 20 Olympic-size pools and holds approximately 250 million litres of water. It also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's deepest （115 feet ）pool.
Y-40 Deep Joy, Hotel Millepini Terme in Montegrotto Terme, Italy
The deepest hotel swimming pool in the world will make you feel like you're jumping into the sea! The Y-40 Deep Joy is a round-shaped pool that reaches a depth of an impressive 130 feet. The pool, which has special caves, ledges（壁架）and underwater viewing glass, was designed by the well-known architect Emanuele Boaretto. It's meant for leisure dives, dive training and photo shoots.
21. What is special about the Red Pool in Thailand?
A. The water is artificially dyed red. B. The swimming pool is specially dyed.
C. The swimming pool is painted red. D. The mosaic tiles make its brilliant color.
22. If you want to experience a swimming of real sea water, which one can you visit?
A. Sky Park Infinity Pool B. The Red Pod
C. San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool D. Y-40 Deep Joy
23. What do San Alfonso del Mar Resort Pool and Y-40 Deep Joy have in common?
A. They both use sea water. B. They are both very huge.
C. They are both round-shaped. D. They are both very deep.
B
Every generation of teenagers is expert at finding new ways of driving their parents mad. When I was young, it was a simple matter of under-age drinking, unsuitable boyfriends or long conversations on the telephone, which could be easily seen by the entire family.
These days the technology of parent-crazing is absolutely more complicated（复杂的）. Today's teenagers conduct their rebellions （叛逆）online, watching YouTube clips, posting private images on their Facebook pages and seeking friends with strange hobbies, which are enough to freeze their parents' blood.
Danah Boyd, a Harvard academic, spent seven years being absorbed in teenage culture, attempting to explain young people to the adults who worry about them. Boyd interviewed 166 adolescents about their online lives, hung out with teens in public places and spent countless hours observing teens. From these interviews, she intended to explain the aspects of teenaged online behaviour that adults find most unacceptable.
Teenagers are normally considered by the society as "public threats or targets easily harmed". However, the youths interviewed by Boyd argued that they would prefer to interact directly, but that their parents’ concern for their safety and the loss of public spaces limited them to the home. The Internet has become their alternative （可替代的）meeting place.
Many writers couldn't help reading Boyd's findings. Boyd's analysis of teenage life is realistic and profound. After reading much of what she discovers, most parents can give a sigh of relief The kids are all right, but they want to be understood. They are not so different from their parents after all.
24. The author writes the first two paragraphs to .
A. express the public's concern about the Internet
B. explain how complicated the society has become
C. warn us of the danger the Internet brings to people
D. show today's teenage rebellions are different from the past
25. What's the author's attitude to Boyd's research?
A. favorable B. doubtful C. indifferent D. critical
26. According to Danah Boyd,
A. young people have lost interest in public spaces
B. parents are partly responsible for teenaged online behavior
C. surfing the Internet at home should be limited most of the time
D. all the children are actually free from the bad effect of the Internet
27. What's the purpose of the author's writing the passage?
A. To discuss how modem technology influences teenagers.
B. To introduce Danah Boyd's research on networked teenagers.
C. To analyze the reasons why teens are lost in the Internet
D. To criticize those parents who misunderstand their children.
C
Demand for the Chinese tech company's devices（设备）is red hot even though the country's overall market for smartphones is getting smaller. Huawei's China sales rocketed more than 20% in the final quarter of 2018, and experts say that's partly due to the US government's global campaign against the company.
"The latest tension （紧张关系）between the US and China raised the patriotism（爱国主 义）in Chinese consumers,” said Jusy Hong, an analyst at research firm IHS Markit.
He pointed out that some Chinese companies encouraged employees to buy Huawei phones late last year. The moves were a gesture of support after the firm's chief financial officer was arrested in Canada in early December at the request of the United States.
Huawei's booming sales show how major parts of its business continue to increase even as the United States tries to persuade other countries to shut Huawei products out of 5G wireless networks and pursues（追究）criminal chaises against it The company expects to overtake Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone maker by next year.
Huawei sold 30 million phones in China in the last three months of 2018 nearly three times as many as Applc（AAPL）, according to data published this week by research firms Canalys and IDC. Apple's sales plunged almost 20%.
Huawei's success in China, the world's largest smartphone market, is more than about geopolitics（地缘政治）.Chinese consumers love its flagship, high -end- phones because they have great cameras? cutting-edge technology and cost less than the latest iPhones, according to analysts. And by offering a selection of cheaper phones, Huawei is able to target a bigger market.
It also benefited from the troubles this year at ZTE (ZTCOF)）, a rival Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker. ZTE was banned by the US government from buying vital American parts for months last year.
28. Why did Huawei's China sales increase greatly according to the article?
A. Because the company's devices are always popular worldwide.
B. Because Chinese consumers' patriotism was aroused
C. Because the government encourages people to buy Huawei devices.
D. Because the country's overall market for smartphones is getting bigger.
29. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. Huawei's chief financial officer was arrested in Canada due to the US's request.
B. All Chinese companies showed their support to Huawei with their purchase.
C. Jusy Hong thought the United States arrested Huawei's chief financial officer.
D. Jusy Hong thought the arrest of Huawei's chief financial officer is unfair.
30. How do you understand the underlined word in the fifth paragraph?
A. increased greatly by. B. reduced greatly to.
C. dropped greatly by. D. remained steady.
31. Why is Huawei's success in China more than about geopolitics?
A. Because Huawei has the largest smartphone market in the world.
B. Because Huawei’s success is only limited within China mainland.
C. Because Huawei has the ability to target a bigger market in the world.
D. Because Chinese consumers are quite satisfied with Huawei smartphones.
D
Rising sea levels, extremes of weather and more droughts and floods will all destroy the world's energy systems as global warming picks up its pace, a new report has found.
Energy companies are quite often cited as part of the problem of climate change, generating the lion's share of the world's greenhouse gas emissions （排放），amounting to around 60% of the total. But they will also suffer as global warming worsens.
Many large plants( 工厂）are particularly threatened by floods because they lack protection from sudden storms. Electricity distribution（分配）networks are also likely to be affected.
The vulnerability(脆弱） of energy systems to natural disasters was shown clearly when the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan had to be closed down following the 2011 tsunami（海啸）.which encouraged governments around the world to review their nuclear policies.
The World Energy Council(WEC) urged generators （companies that produce electricity）to examine their vulnerability to climate change, saying that with suitable adaptation the worst of the problems could be avoided.
Christoph Frei, secretary general of WEC. said governments must play a key role in ensuring the world’s important infrastructure （基础实施）is protected. Climate change is certain to affect the energy sector （领域）.We need powerful policy frameworks（框架）to unlock the long-term investments that are urgently needed to deliver the future we want. Leadership will be required at all levels.
Despite efforts to increase energy efficiency, the amount of energy used globally is still set to rise. But the effects of this could be reduced if companies spend more energy on renewable and low-carbon forms of energy.
However, there is little sign so far that energy companies around the world have got this message. Fossil fuels continues to dominate（支配）new investment投资）in energy generation capacity, according to the International Energy Agency. Besides, we have failed in creating a global price for carbon emissions, which could help to reverse（颠倒）this trend.
Another key focus must be energy distribution networks, according to the report, as new technology can be used to make them “smart", saving energy by distributing energy from generators to users in more intelligent ways.
“The time has come to get real about the challenges facing the energy sector. " Frei said.
Philipes Joubert, executive chairman of WEC's global electricity initiative, and former president of Alstom Power, said large companies are taking note. “Leading business in this sector are increasingly realizing that business as usual is no longer acceptable.
32. The energy companies are also sufferers because
A. they are responsible for climate change.
B. their greenhouse gas emissions make up 60% of the total.
C. Some sudden natural disasters have a great effect on them
D. the government provides no protection for them.
33. What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph refer to?
A. noticing b. missing C. writing D. arguing
34. What is the author's attitude towards the present energy systems?
A. positive B. concerned C. optimistic D. uncertain
35. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. Energy companies are to blame for their behavior.
B. Renewable and low-carbon forms of energy will be a trend.
C. Energy distribution networks must be smarter.
D. The world's energy systems suffer from climate change.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分.满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.
Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy, as there's no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. 36
Give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. 37 , children can give more logical, complete and creative answers.
Watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, don t jump in with "Thai's right" or "Very good". 38 . But in talking about science, quick praise can
signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying "That's interesting or "I have never thought of it that way before", or coining up with more questions or ideas. Never force a child to think. 39 , as children are always thinking, without your telling them to.
What's more, giving them freedom to think can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target for your disagreement.
40 Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass （放大镜），and they'll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates （蒸发）,set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.
A. It doesn't make sense
B. Listen to their questions
C. Teach them by examples
D. You only have to share your children's curiosity
E. It began with a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours
F. When adults increase their “wait time" to three seconds or more
G. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分10分）
阅读面小题,从短文后所给各題的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出可以填入空 白处的最佳:选项. Everyone has stories about facing adversity （逆境）in his lives. The 41 is what we did to overcome( 克服）it.
We used to have a glass studio near our home. Several years ago, we 42 an awful winter; we had much snow and ice. The 43 of the ice and snow collapsed （倒塌）the roof of our studio, taking with it one of the sources of our income. Before it collapsed, we got on the roof and tried to 44 the snow ；and ice, but when the thickness of ice was 5 feet and the temperature was minus 20 °C, it was pretty 45_ to do.
We had a friend helping us try and 46 the roof by bracing （（(支撑）.Finally, there was 47 that could be done. The roof 48 We had moved a lot of our goods and look from the studio but we 49 a lot also: glass, stoves, workbenches, to 50 only a few of the items. It was a(n) 51 experience.
Here we were in the middle of winter with our studio 52_ We couldn't work as we had 53 all the material we were not using in a building. We could have done one of two things. First, we could simply no longer 54 our glass business. And this was certainly a thought that crossed our 55 . Second, we could find a way to get our studio 56 up and running.
We picked Option l\vo. We had a large 57 that we were not using. 58 we renovated(翻新） the barn. redesigned our working area and today we have a nicer studio than we have 59 had. If the adversity we faced had not happened, we probably would still be working in the old studio— a studio that was 60
41. A. opinion B. discussion C. difference D. judgement
42. A. remembered B. experienced C. overcame D. forecast
43. A. quality B. mixture C. length D. weight
44. A. melt B. prevent C. remove D. carry
45. A. difficult B. upset C. necessary D. important
46. A. move B. save C. change D. repair
47. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything
48. A. broke up B. cut up C. took down D. came down
49. A. missed B. lost C. found D. damaged
50. A. name B. follow C. buy D. give
51. A. surprising B. uninteresting C. upsetting D. boring
52. A. rebuilt B. redesigned C. sold D. collapsed
53. A. given away B. put away C. given up D. put up
54. A. conduct B. reduce C. avoid D. enlarge
55. A. hearts B. feelings C. mind D. sense
56. A. off B. back C. down D. in
57. A. bam B. workshop C. area D. studio
58. A. For B. Or C. But D. So
59. A. yet B. already C. never D. ever
60. A. higher B. worse C. better D. wider
第II卷(非选择题，共50分)
第一部分语法填空(共10小題；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式.
The UK produces more electricity from renewable sources _61 it did from fossil fuels (化石燃料).That means the energy 62 (produce) from wind farms, solar panels, biomass and hydropower plants is more than the amount of energy from coal, oil, and gas. This is something _63 hasn't happened since the UK's first power station opened in 1882.
Renewable energy production accounts for 40% of the UK's electricity, with fossil fuels behind at 39%. Of the _64 (remain) 21%, the majority came from nuclear power stations.
Less than 10 years ago, the fossil fuel contribution _65 the UK electricity market was around four-fifths, but the situation is changing _66 (quick). Back in May, the country 67 (go) six days without burning any coal at all—and indeed coal-powered plants are due to be closed by 2025.
It's encouraging 68 (see) that the country that kicked off the Industrial Revolution is now helping to lead the way towards _69 renewable future―because of the UK's size, it's not going to make the biggest _70 (differ) to CO2 levels overall, but let's hope the other nations will follow suit.
第二部分：用所给动词的适当形式填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
71. We often gather under a tree and read some poems _▲_ (write) by some famous poets.
72. According to a recent US report, children, especially boys, spent at least 25 hours a week▲ (watch) TV.
73. when ▲ (ask) why she was late for class again, she hung her head in shame.
74.▲ (chat) on line took him a lot of time, which led to his failure in the exam.
75. The situation required that he _ ▲ _ (be) present.
76. The final examination is coming. Every minute should be made good use of ▲ (prepare) for it.
77. Amy is the only one of the students who ▲ _ (make)great progress in Spanish so far.
78. She is said ▲ (work) as an actress.
79. Great changes ▲ (take) place in our country in the past seventy years.
80.▲ (assume) that everyone can learn everything. Will some learn less?
第三部分：(共10小题；毎小越l分，满分10分)
根据句子内容,从所给的短语中选择最佳选项宪成句子，使句意通顺.每个短语只能用一次，选顼中有两顼为多余选项.
be independent of; can't wait to do sth.; on schedule; make up; duo to; new that;
be enthusiastic about; make one's way to ; result in ; in case; apply to; reflect on
81. The earthquake ▲ many thousands of deaths up to now .
82. Although he did not know London well, he ▲ the airport easily.
83. They permit domestic(国内的)prices to ▲ world prices and above them.
84. That room was made into an office ▲ its small size.
85. Fresh college graduates are expected to ▲ their jobs, but many appear uneasy and annoyed.
86. And that is exactly what we are doing, as promised and ▲ ?
87. Nowadays, girls have equal access to school us boys. In our school, girls __▲ 56% of the student numbers.
88. ▲ you have all your equipment; we can get started.
89. I always ▲ life when listening to Beethoven's symphony.
90. These rules ▲ everyone, without exception.
第四部分：写作(15分)
牛津英语教材模块2第三单元的中心话题为“Amazing people".请根据在本单元所学的知识和内容.写一篇100词左右的小短文，介绍你身边的或者你熟悉的人物.标题可 为：An amazing person I love 标题也可自拟.
高一英语答案 第 1 页共 4 页
2019—2020 学年度第一学期期末考试
高一英语参考答案及评分标准
一、听力（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
1—20 ABCBB CCABB BBCAC CBCBA
二、阅读（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分）
21—23 DCD 24—27 DABB 28—31 BACD 32—35 CABC
三、七选五（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分）
36—40 DFGAC
四、完形（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
41—60 CBDCA BBDBA CDBAC BADDB
五、语法填空（共 10 小题，每空 1.5 分，共 15 分）
61. than 62. produced 63. that 64. remaining 65. to
66. quickly 67. went 68. to see 69. a 70.difference
六、动词填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
71. written 72.watching 73.asked 74. Chatting 75. (should) be
76. to prepare 77. has made 78. to work/to be working 79.have taken 80. Assuming
七、短语填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，共 10 分）
81. has resulted in 82. made his way to
83. be independent of 84. due to
85. be enthusiastic about 86. on schedule
87. make up 88. Now that
89. reflect on 90. apply to
第四部分：写作（15分）（略）
高一英语答案 第 2 页共 4 页
2019—2020 学年度第一学期期末考试
高一英语听力材料
听力原文：
Text 1
W: Good morning! What’s wrong? Can I help?
M: I think I need glasses. I can’t read very easily these days.
W: Any health problem? Do you have a headache or feel dizzy?
M: No. I’m fit and well, otherwise.
Text 2
W: Tickets, please.
M: Yes, here you are.
W: Your ticket is for Oxford. But this train goes to Liverpool.
M: What? Liverpool? Oh, no!
Text 3
W: Good day at school, Bobby?
M: Yeah, pretty good. Except for one little thing …
W: Then why do I have a sinking feeling in my stomach? Failed exams? Your teacher wants to
talk to me? Or…
Text 4
M: Honey, can you believe that we used 26 liters in our car this month?
W: You must be kidding! That’s twice the amount of last month
Text 5
W: I went to that new furniture store at the weekend, the one that’s like a huge supermarket.
M: Did you get anything?
W: Not at all. It was hard to make a choice with all that furniture there.
Text 6
M: Excuse me but I’d like to change my room. I’m in number twenty-two on the first floor.
W: I’m afraid we only had small rooms left by the time you booked, sir.
M: I’m not complaining about the size; it’s the TV. It isn’t working (6).
W: The TV is an optional extra, sir. Five pounds for twenty-four hours.
M: What! I’m astonished that a hotel doesn’t provide even the basics.
W: I’m sorry, sir, but that’s where we differ from other hotels near the airport. (7)
Text 7
W: I’d like to go dancing with Jane. But she’s hurt her ankle so she’d rather not.
M: I guess it means she doesn’t want to play tennis, either.
W: That’s right. She says it’s OK to go bowling if we don’t expect her to do well.
M: Let’s do it! I guess we can go dancing another time.
W: Well, I booked us some time at the bowling center of Entertainment City. (8)
高一英语答案 第 3 页共 4 页
M: What time did you book for?
W: The first booking I could get was 8 o’clock.
M: It’s 7 now (9). What do you want to do first?
W: Well, I think we should leave now.
M: I can’t be that quick. I have to make a phone call to my mum, and I need to get changed.
W: OK. I think I’ll leave in ten minutes.
M: I’ll take my car, so I’ll be quite quick. I’ll be out of here in half an hour (9).
W: OK. You’re so lucky to have a car! You can get around so easily.
M: Well, yes and no. I often spend ages driving around trying to find a car park (10).
Text 8
W: Friday finally! Honey, let’s do something fun this weekend!
M: I don’t know. What do you have in mind?
W: We can go to the lake and have a swim.
M: I think it’s going to be hot that day, and I might get a sunburn. How about the library?
W: The library is boring. Then how about going mountain biking (12)?
M: That sounds great, but I’d probably break my arm or something like I did last time.
W: You won’t this time. Come on!
M: Well…
W: OK. Forget it! How about fishing? Remember the last time we went? I caught like 10 fish...
M: Yeah. I remember. And the only thing I caught was an old boot. Just forget it (13).
W: OK. What do you suggest?
M: We could stay home and uh...pop some popcorn and play board games.
W: Listen, let’s try something fun this time! You won’t break your arm or get a sunburn. It’ll be
really pleasant. Just give it a try. Come on. Let’s do it. Come on!
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W: I’m feeling really impressed with your work here.
M: Thank you. I really love to work as a student doctor here. I have a question for you. But I’m a
little nervous to ask you.
W: I want to feel it comfortable to be open and honest here. So ask anyway (14).
M: So everyone who works here kind of has something they love to do, something they are
really good at. For example, Andy, he loves movies. And Cathy, she has her music. She just
loves her work so much. And you have your business, which is so cool.
W: So you don’t have one thing you love?
M: Well, I think I know what it is.
W: Tell me, that’s great.
M: I want to go back to school. I love learning (15).
W: That’s a wonderful idea.
M: But I still want to be a student doctor here (15). Is that OK?
W: Of course. We can make it work.
M: That’s such a relief. I was still so scared to ask you.
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W: It’s not really a big deal. We can work out a schedule. So what are you going to study?
M: I’m interested in so many different things. I think studying back at school will help me
decide which direction I want to go (16).
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Along with the subjects, like reading and mathematics, school children at Robert W. Coleman
Elementary School are learning yoga exercises. The aim is to provide them with better tools
to deal with the daily struggles they face (17). Principle Thompson brought the programme to
Coleman in 2010. A few of her students are homeless but others live in homes with no electricity.
Some have little or no food to eat, others are related to victims of gun violence. The Mindful
Moment Room is a place where students do deep breathing exercises and clear their minds. They
come to learn how they can better react to situations (18) and how to calm themselves. They
can also speak with Mindful Moment specialists about what caused their teachers to send them
there. Principle Thompson believes that yoga is responsible for the drop in leaving school at her
school. Over the past year, there was no dropping out of school at Coleman compared to four
during the 2013-14 school year. And students are almost never sent to her offices for bad
behavior any more (19). For the past half century, yoga has been studied as a possible treatment
for anxiety and depression. As for students, there’s some scientific evidence that yoga can
help people but more is needed (20). However education expert Patricia Jennings told New
York Times that these practices don’t eliminate poverty and may not work for everybody
(20).
