JH_003
综合写作
听力音频：
The Azores are a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,500 kilometers west of Europe. Modern Europeans began settling the islands in the 1400s. However, some historians think that other explorers visited the Azores much earlier. There is evidence to suggest that the Phoenicians-an ancient Mediterranean people known for their ability as sailors explored the Azores over 2,000 years ago.
Caves
First, archaeologists have found a number of caves built by people in the Azores. In ancient times, the Phoenicians made similar caves as small religious temples and tombs in the cliffs around many of their settlements. The caves that archaeologists found in the Azores appear similar to those of ancient Phoenicia. They have what appear to be stone altars (tables used for religious ceremonies) and stone bowls that could have been used to hold liquid for ceremonial purposes.
Phoenician Coins
Second, there is an eighteenth-century account of ancient coins being discovered on Corvo, one of the islands in the Azores, in 1749. This account was published in a scientific article and was accompanied by detailed drawings of the coins. The illustrations show that the coins were Phoenician. The discovery of Phoenician coins on the island of Corvo in the Azores strongly indicates that Phoenicians arrived in the Azores long before modern Europeans.
Phoenicians Traveling Long Distances
Finally, modern researchers have found evidence of Phoenician sailboats traveling long distances of up to 2,000 kilometers without stopping on land (when sailing in the Mediterranean Sea). It appears that the Phoenicians routinely traveled such great distances in the Mediterranean Sea to avoid unfriendly territories. So, it seems quite possible that the Phoenician ships would have been able to complete the journey west from Europe to the Azores 1,500 kilometers away.
Question:Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they respond to the specific concerns expressed in the reading passage.
学术写作:
Dr. Achebe
Let’s consider how schools allocate their funds for various resources, with a focus on the allocation between teacher salaries and other resources such as computers and books. What do you think is the best way for schools to prioritize their spending? Should more funds go towards increasing teacher salaries to attract and retain quality educators, or should they invest more in technology and learning materials like computers and books?
Claire
I think raising teachers’ salaries is crucial because it can encourage people to view teaching as a viable profession rather than pursuing careers in other industries. Additionally, offering competitive wages can attract some of the brightest and most talented individuals to become teachers. When teachers are fairly compensated, it not only motivates them to excel in their roles but also enhances the overall quality of education.
Paul
Teacher salaries are already quite competitive, and it may be more prudent to allocate resources toward improving student equipment and providing up-to-date materials. Enhancing the learning environment with better technology and modern educational resources can greatly benefit students’ education.
（重复2024.9.8 2024.8.26、2023.9.10）
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JH_003
综合写作
听力音频：
The Azores are a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,500 kilometers west of Europe. Modern Europeans began settling the islands in the 1400s. However, some historians think that other explorers visited the Azores much earlier. There is evidence to suggest that the Phoenicians-an ancient Mediterranean people known for their ability as sailors explored the Azores over 2,000 years ago.
Caves
First, archaeologists have found a number of caves built by people in the Azores. In ancient times, the Phoenicians made similar caves as small religious temples and tombs in the cliffs around many of their settlements. The caves that archaeologists found in the Azores appear similar to those of ancient Phoenicia. They have what appear to be stone altars (tables used for religious ceremonies) and stone bowls that could have been used to hold liquid for ceremonial purposes.
Phoenician Coins
Second, there is an eighteenth-century account of ancient coins being discovered on Corvo, one of the islands in the Azores, in 1749. This account was published in a scientific article and was accompanied by detailed drawings of the coins. The illustrations show that the coins were Phoenician. The discovery of Phoenician coins on the island of Corvo in the Azores strongly indicates that Phoenicians arrived in the Azores long before modern Europeans.
Phoenicians Traveling Long Distances
Finally, modern researchers have found evidence of Phoenician sailboats traveling long distances of up to 2,000 kilometers without stopping on land (when sailing in the Mediterranean Sea). It appears that the Phoenicians routinely traveled such great distances in the Mediterranean Sea to avoid unfriendly territories. So, it seems quite possible that the Phoenician ships would have been able to complete the journey west from Europe to the Azores 1,500 kilometers away.
Question:Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they respond to the specific concerns expressed in the reading passage.
听力原文：
Now listen to part of a lecture on the topic you just read about. Some experts aren’t convinced that the phoenicians explored the azors long before modern Europeans. Here’s why. First about the caves for us to know the caves were built by phoenicians, we would need evidence of religious artifacts, but that’s not quite clear. For example, the supposed stone alters you read about might not be alters. They might just be tables without any religious purpose. And the bulls might be there for storing simple drinking water, not liquid for religious ceremonies. Caves might actually have a different explanation altogether. We know that European settlers sometimes used these caves to store food and water. It’s possible that it was those early Europeans who built the caves, not the phoenicians.
Second, the argument about the coins may be based on a misunderstanding. Sure. The article said that the coins were found on Corvo, but there are several locations called Corvo. So was the writer referring to the island of Corvo in the a source? Probably not. You see, Corvo was also a name of a town in mainland Portugal. In fact, it was known that the phoenicians visited the town of Corvo in Portugal. So finding Phoenician coins, there would not have been surprising. It’s possible that the writer of the article confused the two locations and the coins were actually found in the town of Corvo in mainland Portugal. But he mistakenly thought they had come from the island of Corvo in the a source.
Lastly, while the phoenicians were able to sail long distances, the journey to the a source would oppose a particular Challenge.
The Azores are located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the Atlantic, both the ocean currents and the wind move east toward Europe. Phoenician sailboats traveling west to the a source would have had to sail against the strong wind and against the flow of the ocean water. So the journey going west to the azors would probably have been impossible for Phoenician ships of that time. Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the specific points made in the reading passage.
学术写作:
Dr. Achebe
Let’s consider how schools allocate their funds for various resources, with a focus on the allocation between teacher salaries and other resources such as computers and books. What do you think is the best way for schools to prioritize their spending? Should more funds go towards increasing teacher salaries to attract and retain quality educators, or should they invest more in technology and learning materials like computers and books?
Claire
I think raising teachers’ salaries is crucial because it can encourage people to view teaching as a viable profession rather than pursuing careers in other industries. Additionally, offering competitive wages can attract some of the brightest and most talented individuals to become teachers. When teachers are fairly compensated, it not only motivates them to excel in their roles but also enhances the overall quality of education.
Paul
Teacher salaries are already quite competitive, and it may be more prudent to allocate resources toward improving student equipment and providing up-to-date materials. Enhancing the learning environment with better technology and modern educational resources can greatly benefit students’ education.
（重复2024.9.8 2024.8.26、2023.9.10）
教育类
题目：学校应该将更多的资金用于增加教师工资，以吸引和留住高素质的教育工作者，还是应该更多地投资于技术和学习材料，如计算机和书籍？
Claire：给老师涨工资，留住和吸引高素质的教育工作者
Paul：老师的工资已经很高，通过更好的技术和现代教育资源来改善学习环境。
思路1：Prioritizing teacher salaries is beneficial to support professional development.
It allows teachers to continuously improve their skills and stay updated with the latest educational practices and technologies. When teachers are well-compensated, they are more likely to invest in their own development, attending workshops, pursuing advanced degrees, or participating in training programs that enhance their skills. This continuous learning benefits both teachers and students, as educators who engage in professional development are better equipped to implement innovative teaching methods, stay updated with educational trends, and effectively address the diverse needs of their students.
思路2：Investing in technology and learning materials facilitates students’ study.
这里直接参考课程语料和范文，列举各种资源，比如多媒体、图书馆、实验室。
multimedia (attract students’ attention; improve students’ study interest and enthusiasm)
laboratory (put… into practice)
library (be proficient in professional knowledge; all-round development)
注：涨工资可以提高老师工作的积极性，也可以套语料，但是和Claire重合，所以语料多备点，总有好处！
可参考同源题，两场独立写作
1.The universities should spend more money in improving facilities (libraries, computer labs) than hiring famous teachers. （2016.7.16 / 2015.10.24）
2.The best way to improve education is to raise teachers’ salaries. （2009.4.3）
注：这两道题，大班都讲过，直接用语料知识和价值观，人和物！
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