Dear foreign teacher,

I am Li Hua, one of your students. Regarding the grouping method for the oral training course, I would like to raise some concerns and suggestions. While it is true that randomly mixing up students can encourage more communication and interaction, there may also be some potential issues to consider.

Firstly, random grouping can result in students with vastly different speaking abilities being paired together. This may make some students with stronger communication skills feel inhibited, while those with weaker speaking skills may feel overwhelmed. Additionally, some students may feel uneasy and uncomfortable having to work with unfamiliar classmates.

Therefore, I suggest that a more thoughtful grouping method be adopted, such as grouping students according to their exam grades, verbal performance, or interests. This would allow each student to practice their spoken English with peers who are of a similar proficiency level, and ones with similar interests, which would serve to enhance student motivation and confidence. This approach also ensures that students with varying abilities have opportunities to develop their language skills.

I hope that my suggestions will be considered. Thank yofor your attention.

Sincerely,

Li Hua

第二节(满分25分)

Weeks passed, I forgot the competition. Thoughts of winning — a pipe dream to begin with — gave way to the enticements of a Georgia spring. Then came the news. There were two winners from each grade. A lanky, sweet-natured redhead in my class won second place. I won first place. That may have been the first time in my chatty life I was struck dumb, in any language. Our teacher hooted with delight, my classmates stared at me in open disbelief, and Second-Place Red gamely shook my hand.

The following week, the winners met with the head of the sponsoring organization. We stood in the office, clutching our plaques and tittering to one another, when a small, birdlike woman entered. She spoke to the adults, then made her way down the line of winners, congratulating each of us and shaking hands. Red and I were last. We introduced ourselves. She looked from one to the other. She didn’t speak. She didn’t extend her hand. After a few awkward seconds, she cleared her throat and explained that there had been an embarrassing mistake. Then she gently reached down and took our plaques — hands crossing at the wrists, she re-assigned them---- and apologized for the error. I was now the second-place winner.

2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新高考I卷)

英语听力部分

Text 1周末计划

W: Jack, are yogoing camping with your friends this weekend?

M:It depends. If it’s sunny, we’ll go.

W: The weatherman says it’s going to rain.

M: In that case, we’ll go to the cinema instead.

?It depends. 视情况而定。

Text 2求助

W: Excuse me, could youmind my bags for a moment? I want to buy some food at the convenience store.

M: No problem. But be quick. It was announced that my train will arrive in 10 minutes.

?mind 照看;留心(某人/某事物)

?convenience store 便利店

Text 3计划与安排

W: Mark came out of hospital last Friday. Have yogot a chance to visit him?

M: I plan to see him this Saturday.

W: Aren’t yogoing to the conference then?

M: No. It has beenrescheduled for next Monday.

?reschedule 重新安排

Text 4因算错账退顾客钱

M: Sorry, Miss. Wemade a terrible mistake adding up the bill. Here is the ten dollars we have to return to you.

W: Oh, I didn’t notice that. It’s OK. Don’t blame the waiter. He’s been really nice.

?make a mistake (in) doing sth. 在做某事时犯错误

?add up the bill 算账

Text 5新年礼物

W: Do yothink we should get Steve a book for the New Year?

M: Books are good. But Steve wouldn’t take just any book. He has had this particular one on geography.

Text 6相约见面

M: Hello, Sarah.

W: Hello, David. I can’t come for dinner tonight. Sorry.