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雅思英语作文 21世纪会有什么改变 21st century

The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring？Use examples and details in your answer. You should write at least 250 words.Model Answer 1:As we have already stepped into the 21st century, it is inevitably true that enormous changes like advances in technology, heath care, and transportation will be visibly experienced. This essay will highlight the beneficial growth in our health sector and transport system that is possible to be made available in the new generation. Development in the health care willbe greatly observed in this century. First of all, the diagnosis of severe diseases will be straight-forward as a consequence of the presence of high technological apparatuses and innovative devices. Secondly, rehabilitation and cure to deadly illnesses will be less complicated, this is due to the constant research of the professionals like the medical team and scientists on the treatment like medicines, effective exercise, and healthy eating. Lastly, the percentage of deaths of the human beings will significantly decrease and therefore, the quality of life will enhance and chances of people to live longer will gradually rise. Another noticeabletrend that we can look forward to in this era is the technological approach to transportation. Faster and more reliable transport system will be made available to the public at a cheaper price. Hence, people all over the world can step foot to the different diversity of each country close to a blink of an eye. A good example is the constant competition of the airline companies, therefore, decreasing their price range or offering a more reasonable package holidays to the mass public. In conclusion, there are several advantages that human beings will experience in the 21st century. Through vigorous experiments and knowledge learnt from the previous generations, peoplemay expect a more convenient life such as able to live a longer and healthier as well travelling will less financial worry.Model Answer 2:The new century comes with a different technology, inventions, political and social changes and also brings the new brutality in human history and the 21st century has already brought many changes in the world and human lives and certainly there are yet more changes to come. First of all, the technological changes and updates would become more frequent and the use of the internet, cell phone and computerswould become widespread. Even in very remote areas people would use these technological advances and that would both positively and negatively affect their lifestyle. Second, the religious fanaticism would diminish and except few fanatic people, most other would live a life where religion would bring little conflicts. Third, the improvements in genetic engineering and medical science would improve the way of people live as it would eradicate many deadly diseases. However, the history suggests that new devastating diseases would emerge without any cure. Fourth, the conflict among nations would become more economic than the doctrineand politics. The world would be divided in terms of capitalism and socialism and new political dogma would appear in many countries.Fifth, People would learn more about the outer space as the experiment and scientific research on outer space are going on more steadily than ever. Sixth, the nuclear power would replace the traditional power sources and at the same time many countries would possess the nuclear power and that would always be a threat to the world. I would not be surprised if nuclear war takes place in this century and destroy a great number of countries. Then people would explorethe sea resources as the land resources would be less in number and that would be a great new source for people.In conclusion, the world would have newer technologies and a better life expectation in this century while the political conflict would arise and that might lead to destruction. At the same time, people would learn more about the outer space and sea resources more than ever.Model Answer 3:There is no doubt that 21st century will bring extremely advanced and innovative changes,related to almost every field and it will help the human being to raise the standard of their lives. What kind of changes are expected, it will be discussed in following paragraphs.To begin with, one must acknowledge that 21st century is a technologically advanced century. Inventors are doing extremely tremendous research work to make the new inventions come into existence, which will ultimately lead to a sophisticated life for the human.Advancement in the things, which someone can use in their daily life, can be seen, for instance, gadgets and equipment, to make our work morereliable and accurate .Apart from this ,exploration in the space related programs is also possible ,which will ultimately help the human to protect the mankind as well as earth as such discoveries will be helpful to explore more about the universe and they may be able to predict about the upcoming danger or helps us to prevent them. Furthermore, in future, adequate medical facilities will be there as day by day new inventions related to medical field are coming into existence, remedies for diseases, which are incurable in the present scenario, might be possible in future.To recapitulate it can be stated that in upcoming few years human will be blessed with adequate facilities, which definitely will make their lives quite easier, due to advanced technology.Model Answer 4:Man, through the ages, has undergone many changes from the time when he depicted a herd of mammoths on the walls of his cave to these days when he can create beautiful pictures and even make coffee by use of computer technologies without leaving his favourite chair. The 20th century made huge steps in developing computer technologies and reachedmany goals that made our life much easier. What should we expect in the 21st century?First of all, I think that the pace of our life will speed up: we will move faster from one place to another, from one continent to another using high-speed jet aeroplanes. Second of all, I believe that we will be able to do many things that take much time now without leaving our house. Computers will be everywhere including out clothes. Many people will have chips and mini computers inserted in their heads to hold a huge amount of information and have a quick access to it.But what will be the most amazing thing in the 21st century is the flights to the outer space and Mars that will be available to all people. Scientists say that Mars has many things similar to the Earth's. Moreover, they say that with the help of modern technology people can artificially create conditions that will allow people to live there on the constant basis.Apart from that, Computers would become more powerful and they will have superior artificial intelligence. We will have robots to do the hazardous works like mining and outer space research. Surprisingly, e-commercewould be in more convenient form and most of the people will purchase online rather than going to shops in person. In the field of education and jobs, dramatic changes would happen. Online learning and freelancing would be very popular and people would be able to earn almost all of their desired degree and diploma staying at home. Finally, the cure for many deadly diseases would be invented and yet new diseases may spread to cause some deadly catastrophic results. To sum up, I am sure that many amazing changes will be brought by the 21st century. Furthermore, I think that with the help of the contemporary technologies peoplecan do many things that were even difficult to imagine a century ago. So, nowadays it is rather difficult and even impossible to imagine all changes that will happen in the next decades.Model Answer 5:Essay Topic: Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring?Use examples and details in your answer. Answer 5: The beginning of a new era, 21stcentury, brings the question to anyone's mind "whether it is the beginning of a great shift?" Well, in my opinion, the changes will definitely bring a revolution to the mankind. As the world is progressing towards the new and sophisticated technologies and inventions, our lives are becoming easier and more relaxed. The mode of communication is faster and cheaper as compared to early times. In a fraction of a second, information can be transferred to the distant part of the world. All thanks go to the user-friendly applications, like the email feature, that are being invented for the welfare of mankind. In this new century, communicationwould be free of charge and more interactive. Secondly, the technology in this century will improve the quality of health care facilities given to an individual beyond expectations. The health care professionals will be more qualified and adept. Due to the advancement of the research facilities, many deadly diseases will be eradicated. The quality of life would be significantly better and our lifespan would increase. Finally, space research in this century would unfurl some answers we have been seeking for a long. Maybe at the end of this century human would be ready to live on another planet. But all these improvement andmarvel would not come without the cost. There is no doubt that human would become somewhat slaves in the hand of technology. Their personal lives would be greatly affected by the over usage of technology. More powerful weapons and the threat of nuclear war would be a great concern for the world population in this century. To conclude, this era would bring many marvellous discoveries to our life but at the same time, the perils of nuclear war would be a great anxiety for peace lovers all around the world.。

Qualities of 21st -Century Graduates

Qualities of 21st -Century GraduatesAbstractThe 21st century is a era that is full of fierce competition,such as global economy, science and technology and national defense. The essence of the competition is the contest of comprehensive national strength, and the most important resource of the comprehensive national strength is our people. The Improvement of the overall quality of graduate students is an important strategy for China's competition in the new economy measures.This requires graduate students should not only possess professional qualities, but also highlight the morality and social abilities, creativity and other integrated qualities. The quality is of profound connotation in the category, which includes moral, intellectual, physical and aesthetic education, and is an epitome of educational policy. This paper describes the graduate should have the morality, improving knowledge structure, strong social skills and qualities such as creativity, and explains how to access these qualities.Key words: the graduate、quality、the morality、improving knowledge structure、strong social skills、creativity1、what qualities should 21st -century graduates have？The postgraduate training is an important way for senior professional training.With the increasing graduate student enrollment, and the decline in the quality of Chinese graduate student has become a accepted fact.It can be said that China's postgraduate education has potential crisis(Kong & Zhang, 2008).As a graduate student of the 21st century, we must possess high morality, improving knowledge structure, strong social skills, creativity and other integrated qualities.1.1the moralityIn general, the graduate students are the group that have higher ideological and moral qualities, their morality matches with their status as high educational level, knowledge. And they have good moral reputation and credibility in society. But they still show one section that is inconsistent with the goal of quality education, such as moral parochialism and unilateralism.Graduate life is oriented to dorms and family and the research activities are mainly to mentor project.what is more serious, under the banner of individuality, they dilute the group and get into the "going it alone". And as the excessively utilitarian, even their luck in an attempt to "get something for nothing", so that they improperly toward plagiarism, plagiarism research.The last two years,The academic community revealed several "case study" that have something with the postgraduate. The graduate students are in the initial stage of academic, in particular, to set a good academic morality from the outset, and profit-oriented mindset.1.2improving knowledge structureAt present,the social competition is becoming increasingly fierce, most postgraduates’ choice of profession is becoming more pragmatic. Generally speaking, although the graduate students have high literary quality, especially, the professional quality, but a substantial proportion of graduate students ' level of knowledge and ability is a problem(Hou, 2006).From the viewpoint of quality education, the professional qualities of graduate students emphasis on academic achievement, light professional accumulation; emphasis on professional study, light academic norm training expertise; lightweight non-professional tendencies and characteristics.We do not deny that graduate students did have a considerable knowledge base and professional qualities. Because the measure of graduate level standards, mainly to see his academic achievements, and atpresent, a more popular symbol is the quantity and quality of published papers. This assessment guidance prompted some graduate students had a "shortcut" idea, thereby neglecting the accumulation of knowledge and the cultivation of scientific conservation. Postgraduate professional qualities in addition to long-term, rigorous professional learning, but also need long-term nurturing of academic standard and academic ethics. Academic career has its own unique set of norms and institutions. Academic standards are the foundation of academic, an important embodiment of academic tradition, and also the premise of academic dialogue and academic progress.The strict academic standard is an important part of understanding and inheriting the academic tradition, and promoting the development of academic. An graduate who is impatient, quick success, lack of academic norms and conservation rather than get into the academic halls, even laughable. Postgraduate professional quality also cannot be confined to the narrow field of professional.As the emergence of the cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary and emerging disciplines, many traditional disciplines have emerged some new trends. It becomes increasingly close ties between professional and non-professional knowledge of graduate students. If the graduate can not master the characteristics of professional and non-professional correctly, not dialectic the relation between professional and non-professional, it would be bound to affect or diminish their professional quality. And the depth and breadth of their professional studies would therefore be restricted. It can also cause the postgraduate's great regrets.1.3Strong social skillsAt present, poor social adaptability has become a common problem of many college students. They are generally unable to effectively deal with the relationship with the surrounding environment, and afraid to face the challenge and the social reality, or escape from reality. And they indulge personal fantasies and put the responsibility to the society and the others, even take antisocial attitudes towards the society and are unable to adapt to life(Wei, 2009).In General, the graduate students need master professional knowledge and are familiar with professional skills. And they also are requested that they should have a number of abilities, such as mastering the ability to learn new things with others, teamwork, good communication skills, ability to resist pressure, innovation capacity, and so on.1.4CreativityCreativity is one continuous self-development and self-improvement power(Chen & Dong, 2002)."Innovation is the soul of national progress and the motive force of our country's prosperity. It is difficult for a nation without creativity to stand on the world's most advanced Nations. " This is emphasized many times by Jiang Zemin. We should pay attention to the cultivation of innovation quality in the process of the postgraduate education, which is a basis of knowledge transfer, capacity increase at the core, quality training for the purpose of education. The quality of graduate education in China compares to that in developed countries in the world, the biggest gap is the cultivation of innovative spirit and innovative ability. The cultivation of innovative spirit and innovative ability not only focus on expertise in the study, but also consider the subjects and training objectives, to enhance graduate student's overall ability and the cultivation of students ' creative abilities.2、As a contemporary graduate students how should we to have these qualities?2.1Strengthen graduate education of ideals and beliefsThe improvement of the ideological and moral quality of graduates is an important part of graduate education, colleges and universities must give high priority on it. Colleges anduniversities should fully mobilize all the resources available and integrate ideal and belief education into classroom teaching, in the process of campus cultural and social practices, and highlight the "people-oriented"and make class closed to the postgraduates ' ideological, emotional reality, combined their study and living, employment, mental health. During this process,colleges and universities should have a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of philosophy and social sciences in terms of the ideal and belief education advantage, give full play to the special function of philosophy and social sciences in terms of ideal and faith education(Wu & Shen, 2002).colleges and universities should help graduate students establish correct world Outlook, Outlook on life and values, and teaching practice through the ideal and belief education, and in the course of the construction of campus culture and social practices, use various ways and means of helping the students establish a collective spirit, in conformity with the market economy right money concepts and sense of competition.2.2Optimize the structure of graduate students ' knowledgeModern society requires that the graduate students should learn the basic theory, basic skills and expertise, as well as a broad range of areas such as politics, history, literature, philosophy, foreign languages and other subjects, and optimize the knowledge structure, and improve overall quality. Given the current status of the imbalance of postgraduates' knowledge structure,colleges and universities should attach great importance to the development of scientific and reasonable training plan and bring the comprehensive development with inter-disciplinary talent to society.In particular, the specialized courses in the Humanities should be penetrated into the school setting. starting from the student's knowledge structure, according to the nature and characteristics of students in the Humanities classes, students take some humanities courses from above. Only In this way, can it not just to improve the students ' knowledge structure, but also improve students ' comprehensive qualities.2.3Comprehensive training and improve graduates ' ability to adapt to societyIn order to cultivate all-round developed talents, the whole society,especially high-level personnel training unit, must pay attention to graduate student life skills enhancement and the postgraduate environment adaptability training. Specific, school can make graduate students understand the society and conditions, teach students how to lead a happy life and how to participate in various life of the society, especially how to regulate the mentality of himself, meet various life obstacles, to active up of mentality treats life,lay a solid foundation for its to later work post through the form of the summer "three countryside" and related volunteer activities, technology advisory,results development, civilization campus construction, and sent warm activities (Huang & Hao, 2003).2.4Create a favorable environment and improve postgraduates ' innovative abilityPostgraduates' innovative ability directly determines the level of postgraduate business and potential for development, this is an important measure of graduate students' comprehensive ability index. In view of the importance of cultivating postgraduates' innovative ability, school educational function into full play,at the same time, it is necessary for school to organize graduate students get into society, strengthen graduate student's social practice,and continue to explore new ways of social practice. It is very important to establish new mechanism of cultivating postgraduates' innovative ability and improving the quality of graduate business. Firstly, break the tradition of cultivating mode for graduates, to explore and establish a new graduate's cultivating pattern in order to facilitate the innovative potential of the discovery and cultivation of innovationability of graduate students.The postgraduate initiative to design their own, self-directed learning, creativity, graduate student individuality and creativity into full play. Graduate students entirely design their professional development goals and direction according to their own strengths and learning interests, the needs of the community.On this basis, considering the school's research environment and the mentor advantage and such other objective factors,the tutor instructs the students to design a reasonable knowledge and intelligent charts and identify topics and training program. Allows any graduate student in graduate school curricula classes and implement complete credit system. If the Research project of the graduate student have a large gap, comparing to their tutor expertise, it should be allowed by school to go mentor or the implementation of supervisor group system.In order to strengthen cultivation of postgraduates' innovative ability, the school should encourage graduate students to choose at the frontier of risk issues. Secondly, break the original management models, it is necessary to create the conditions so that the postgraduates' creativity talents come to fore. To make talents to achieve greater development space, it is necessary to relax learning on years of hard and fast rules.What is more, break the training requirements of "big", focus on supporting innovation-oriented talents. Risk topics should be given financial support.To allocate the scarce funds tilt toward the innovative projects, innovative talent,and increase support for innovation. Last but not least,Construction of scientific research and innovation of campus culture environment. Regularly organize scientific conferences, introduce interdisciplinary research and cutting-edge trends to graduate students. Start-up tech salon, provide a forum for postgraduate Exchange innovations and for Exchange of experience in interdisciplinary research. Hold Innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, establish the campus Business Park, provide channels for graduate students practice new ideas and material conditions.3、ConclusionGraduate students are mature, have complete structure of knowledge, and are at its most energetic, thinking the most active and highly innovative stage, comparing to undergraduate students. Despite quality education cannot fully finish in graduate school time, it is a good time to establish a good beginning in the meantime so that it can lay a solid foundation for further development. (Huang & Zeng, 2004). The aim of postgraduates' quality education is a mirror of the spirit of the times, it epitomizes an era of talent evaluation. Graduate quality education need face the challenge of knowledge economy, the market economy and globalization, so we should train highly qualified graduate students with professional features and adapt them to a wide range of needs under the era of economy and knowledge.ReferencesChen Hefang & Dong Zefang. (2002). Discussion on the reasons of college students ' innovation ability in China. Research on higher pedagogical education,3,18-20Hou Jianhua. (2006). Reflection on improving and strengthening quality education. Maritime education and research,2Huang Xue & Zeng Fan. (2004). Discussion on the education of postgraduates ' quality under the new situation.Journal of Guangxi University,P.4Huang Zhibin & Hao Pengteng. (2003).Reflections on the quality of postgraduate education. Reporters' Notes,3,27-28Kong Suran & Zhang Yanfang. (2008). Discussion on the quality education of graduate students. Journal of Beijing University of Agriculture,2,104-106Wei Shuang. (2009). 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浅谈初中英文报刊阅读

校园英语 / 基础教育浅谈初中英文报刊阅读江苏省苏州中学园区校/孙玉兰《义务教育课程标准(2011年版)》(教育部，2012)对丰富课程资源做出明确规定：英语课程应根据教和学的需要，提供贴近学生、贴近生活、贴近时代的英语学习资源。

创造性地开发和利用现实生活中鲜活的英语学习资源，积极利用音像、广播、电视、书报杂志、网络信息等，拓展学生学习和运用英语的渠道。

笔者所任教的学校位于东部沿海发达地区，初中学生的英语高于全国平均水平、词汇量达到一定量的积累。

英语教学如果仅仅局限于规定使用的课本教材，显然不能满足教学的需要。

因此，根据实际情况，积极利用英文报刊杂志来补充和加强英语教学是必要的。

一、选择适合学情的报刊杂志首先，所选择的英文报刊杂志应有趣味性。

初中生为13-15岁的儿童，因此，所选择的英文报刊杂志需符合学生的年龄特征，能满足儿童对事物的好奇心和兴趣。

这就要求报刊杂志中的文章生动有趣，文中配有彩色的插图和照片，对学生有吸引力。

其次，所选择的英文报刊杂志应有时代性。

所选文章需贴近学生、贴近生活、贴近时代。

只有贴近学生实际的事物才有吸引力并引起学生的共鸣。

通过阅读这样的文章，学生在增长英语知识、提高英语水平的同时，加强了与外界的联系，紧跟时代的步伐。

另外，所选择的英文报刊杂志应有知识性。

要求所选文章应涉及丰富的题材，篇幅和难度适中，既可以让基础弱的学生读得懂，找到学习英语的信心、保持学习英语的兴趣，又让词汇量大、英语基础好的学生感觉到挑战性并得以扩大词汇量，提高阅读能力。

同时，阅读内容与教材和中考紧密联系，对教材起到补充和拓展作用并能巩固一些中考词汇的掌握和运用。

阅读后，学生的课后习作对学生写作能力的提升有指导和促进作用。

所选取的英文报刊杂志应具有可操作性。

对于初中学生来说，要完成学习任务，老师同学和自身的督促和检查是不可或缺的。

这就要求供阅读的文章后配备对应的阅读练习，便于学生自测和老师的督促检查。

另外，英文报刊杂志应组织演讲比赛和写作竞赛，这也是教师鼓励学生积极学习英语、运用英语开展英语创作的好抓手。

21世纪的伟大发明英语作文

21世纪的伟大发明英语作文英文回答：The 21st century has witnessed a surge of groundbreaking innovations that have transformed our livesin countless ways. From the ubiquitous smartphone to the groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, these inventions have revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us.One of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century is the smartphone. Introduced in the early 2000s, smartphones have become an indispensable tool for billionsof people around the globe. These devices combine the functionality of a mobile phone with the capabilities of a personal computer, enabling us to stay connected, access information, and complete a wide range of tasks on the go.Another major innovation of the 21st century is therapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). AIrefers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. AI-powered systems are transforming industries as diverse as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, by automating complex tasks, improving efficiency, and providing personalized experiences.In the field of transportation, the 21st century has brought forth a wave of new technologies that are making it easier, faster, and more sustainable to get around.Electric vehicles, for example, are becoming increasingly popular as they offer a greener alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Driverless cars, still in their early stages of development, promise to revolutionize the way we commute by eliminating the need for human drivers.Healthcare has also benefited greatly from the innovations of the 21st century. Advances in medical imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, have made it possible to diagnose and treat diseases with greater precision. Telemedicine, which allows patients to consult with doctorsremotely, is expanding access to healthcare services in underserved areas.The 21st century has also witnessed significant advancements in the field of renewable energy. Solar and wind power, once considered niche technologies, are now becoming mainstream sources of electricity. These renewable energy sources are playing a crucial role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.In addition to these major technological breakthroughs, the 21st century has also seen a proliferation of smaller innovations that are making a big impact on our lives. These include everything from 3D printing to voice-activated assistants, from smart home devices to wearable fitness trackers.As we move forward in the 21st century, we can expect to see even more extraordinary inventions that will continue to shape our world. From hyperloop transportation systems to quantum computing, the future holds endless possibilities for innovation and progress.中文回答：21世纪见证了一系列突破性的创新，它们以无数种方式改变了我们的生活。

21世纪技能 21st century skils

21st Century Student Outcomes and Support SystemsThe Partnership for 21st Century Skills has developed a vision for student success in the new global economy.177 N. Church Avenue, Suite 305 T ucson, AZ 85701 520-623-2466 21S T C E N T U R Y S T U D E N T O U T C O M E ST o help practitioners integrate skills into the teaching of core academic subjects, the Partnership has developed a uniﬁ ed, collective vision for learning known as the Framework for 21st Century Learning. This Framework describes the skills, knowledge and expertise students must master to succeed in work and life; it is a blend of content knowledge, speciﬁ c skills, expertise and literacies. Every 21st century skills implementation requires the development of core academic subjectknowledge and understanding among all students. Those who can think critically and communicate effectively must build on a base of core academic subject knowledge.Within the context of core knowledge instruction, students must also learn the essential skills for success in today’s world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration.When a school or district builds on this foundation, combining the entire Framework with the necessary support systems—standards, assessments, curriculum and instruction, professional development and learning environments—students are more engaged in the learning process and graduate better prepared to thrive in today’s global economy.Publication date: 12/09Core Subjects and 21st Century ThemesMastery of core subjects and 21st century themes is essential to student success. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government and civics.In addition, schools must promote an understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into core subjects:• Global Awareness• Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy • Civic Literacy • Health Literacy•Environmental LiteracyLearning and Innovation SkillsLearning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today’s world and those who are not. They include: • Creativity and Innovation• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Communication and CollaborationInformation, Media and Technology SkillsT oday, we live in a technology and media-driven environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make individualcontributions on an unprecedented scale. Effective citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills, such as:• Information Literacy • Media Literacy• ICT (Information, Communications and T echnology) Literacy Life and Career SkillsT oday’s life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content knowledge. The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to developing adequate life and career skills, such as:• Flexibility and Adaptability • Initiative and Self-Direction • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • Productivity and Accountability •Leadership and Responsibility21S T C E N T U R Y S U P P O R T S Y S T E M SDeveloping a comprehensive framework for 21st century learning requires more than identifying speciﬁ c skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies. An innovative support system must be created to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities that will be required of them. The Partnership has identiﬁ ed ﬁ ve critical support systems to ensure student mastery of 21st century skills:• 21st Century Standards• Assessments of 21st Century Skills• 21st Century Curriculum and Instruction • 21st Century Professional Development • 21st Century Learning EnvironmentsFor more information, visit the Partnership’s website at .MemberOrganizations• Adobe Systems, Inc.• American Association of School Librarians • Apple • ASCD • Blackboard, Inc.• Cable in the Classroom • Crayola• Cisco Systems, Inc.• Corporation for Public Broadcasting • Dell, Inc.• EF Education• Education Networks of America • Educational T esting Service • Gale, Cengage Learning • Hewlett Packard • Houghton Mifﬂ in Harcourt • Intel Corporation • JA Worldwide ®• K12• KnowledgeWorks Foundation • LEGO Group • Lenovo • Learning Point Associates• Leadership and Learning Center • McGraw-Hill • Measured Progress • Microsoft Corporation • National Education Association • National Academy Foundation • Nellie Mae Education Foundation • netT rekker • Oracle Education Foundation • Pearson• Project Management Institute Educational Foundation • Quarasan!• Scholastic Education • Sesame Workshop • Sun Microsystems, Inc. • The Walt Disney Company • Verizon。

21世纪报简介

21世纪报
国际英语教学论坛
向中国广大英语教师和英语
学习者传递全球最前沿的英语教学动态和学习信息。
与中央教育科学研究所合作，承担教育部课题。在全国范围内建立了近600所英语报刊阅读实验学校。带动更多的老师利用我报开发教学资源。给学生提供更加贴近生活、贴近时代的时事读物。
全国中学英语报刊阅读实验学校
凭借中国日报的权威性和品牌优势经过18年的艰苦奋斗和不懈努力21世纪英文报已从一份报纸发展成为拥有9份子报大学版高一二三初一二三小学版教育周刊的报纸体系成为一家权威的全国性的教育媒体拥有覆盖大中小学生和教师两大市场的双语系列报刊
级英文日报，创刊于1981年6月1日。《中国日报》发行至150多个国家和地区。日均发行量20余万份，三分之一在海外；“中国日报网站”为国家重点新闻网站，日均访问量600万人次，三分之二在海外。《中国日报》是中国目前唯一进入西方主流社会和被国外媒体转载最多的报纸，据不完全统计，月平均被转载500余篇次。《中国日报》报系拥有《中国日报》、《中国商业周刊》、《中国日报香港版》、《中国日报电子版》、《上海英文星报》、《中国专稿》、《北京周末》和面向国民教育领域发行逾百万份的《21世纪报》、《21世纪高中生报》、《21世纪初中生报》、《21世纪小学生报》。《中国日报》国内读者：在华的外国人，包括外交人员、驻华工商界人士、跨国企业、国际组织及民间驻华机构、专家、留学生和旅游者；中国高端读者，包括中央和地方政府的决策者、工商界高层管理者、科研人员、专家学者、高级白领、专业人士等。
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21st Century

21st Century (秭归)FocusScienceCampus LifeForum 论坛OpinionCareerIssuesHot Shotsthe BussCracking CETVibe 感应、共鸣Extra Credit 友情提示1.Mural (《画壁》) explores the fine line between heaven and hell, when a small false step inlove may lead you to a different world (一念天堂，一念地狱).―The movie consists of a love classroom. It‘s about how to make choices with the heart,‖ director Gordon Chan was quoted as saying.―Love should not be an investment, it has to be in the purest sense.‖2. go broke 失败He started his own business after graduation, but it went broke in less than a year.他毕业后创业，但是没到一年就失败了。

up for grabs 任何人都有机会得到或是挑战的事物I don‘t know who will get the job; it‘s still up for grabs.我不知道谁会得到这个职位，现在并没有确定的人选。

3.Pull out of the gameMaria Sharapova, 24, RussiaSerena Williams, 30, USTennis fans are looking forward to a star-stubbed list of players taking part in the China Open.But some big names have withdrawn from the tennis carnival, being held from September 30 to October 9 in Beijing. Sharapova last week announced she was pulling out of the competition after twisting an ankle in Japan. Williams dropped out at the last minute. The world No 1 Novak Djokovic also bowed out because of a back problem. However, players such as Chinese talent Li Na an d Denmark‘s Caroline Wozniacki still took part.4.Liu Xiang, 28, ChinaHurdler Liu Xiang has a new role as the deputy *secretary of China‘s Communist Youth League Shanghai Sports Bureau Committee. Liu is capitalizing on his star status positively.On September 29, Liu appeared in that *capacity and motivated athletes to contribute to the country in a speech delivered in Shanghai. Li Yuyi, director of Shanghai Sports Bureau, told Xinhua News Agency that Liu is not an official. ―He will take part in some activ ities but he is still an athlete,‖ Li said.Capitalize on the star status表示―开发利用明星地位(来影响别人)‖.也可以说draw on the celebrity resources。

21世纪科技发明英语作文

21世纪科技发明英语作文The 21st century has witnessed a remarkable surge in technological advancements that have revolutionized the way we live our lives. From the ubiquitous smartphone to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and renewable energy, the past two decades have ushered in a new era of innovation and progress that has had a profound impact on our society. In this essay, we will explore some of the most significant technological inventions of the 21st century and their far-reaching implications.One of the most transformative technological advancements of the 21st century has been the widespread adoption of smartphones. The first iPhone, introduced by Apple in 2007, marked a turning point in the evolution of mobile communication. Smartphones have not only become an essential tool for staying connected, but they have also become the primary gateway to the digital world. With their powerful processors, high-resolution cameras, and a plethora of applications, smartphones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. They have revolutionized the way we access information, communicate with others, and even conduct business.Another groundbreaking invention of the 21st century is the rise of social media platforms. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have fundamentally changed the way we interact with one another and share information. These platforms have created a new digital ecosystem where people can connect with friends, family, and strangers from all over the world, share their thoughts and experiences, and access a wealth of information. Social media has also had a significant impact on the way businesses and organizations communicate with their target audiences, opening up new avenues for marketing, advertising, and customer engagement.The advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been another defining feature of the 21st century. AI-powered systems are now being used in a wide range of applications, from personal digital assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and complex medical diagnostic tools. These technologies have the potential to greatly improve our lives by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing decision-making processes, and even tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges, such as climate change and disease prevention. However, the rapid development of AI has also raised ethical concerns about the potential impact on employment, privacy, and the long-term implications of these technologies.The 21st century has also seen significant advancements in the fieldof renewable energy. The growing awareness of the need to address climate change has led to a surge in the development and adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal power. These technologies have become increasingly cost-effective and efficient, making them a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The proliferation of electric vehicles, which are powered by renewable energy sources, has also been a significant development in the 21st century, with the potential to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on non-renewable resources.Another technological innovation that has had a profound impact on our lives is the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT refers to the network of interconnected devices, from smart home appliances to industrial equipment, that can communicate and exchange data with each other. This technology has enabled the development of "smart" systems that can automate and optimize various aspects of our lives, from energy management to healthcare monitoring. The IoT has also played a crucial role in the development of smart cities, where various infrastructure and services are integrated and optimized using digital technologies.The 21st century has also witnessed remarkable advancements in the field of biotechnology and genetic engineering. The mapping of the human genome, completed in 2003, has paved the way for groundbreaking developments in personalized medicine, genetherapy, and the treatment of genetic disorders. Additionally, the development of CRISPR, a revolutionary gene-editing technology, has opened up new possibilities for addressing a wide range of health and agricultural challenges.Finally, the 21st century has seen the rapid growth of e-commerce and online shopping. The convenience and accessibility of online platforms have transformed the way we purchase goods and services, with a significant impact on traditional retail models. The rise of e-commerce has also led to the development of new business models, such as the sharing economy, which has disrupted various industries and created new opportunities for entrepreneurs and consumers.In conclusion, the technological advancements of the 21st century have had a profound impact on our lives, transforming the way we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us. From the ubiquitous smartphone to the revolutionary developments in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biotechnology, these innovations have the potential to address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. As we continue to navigate the rapid pace of technological change, it is crucial that we remain vigilant about the ethical and societal implications of these advancements, and work to ensure that they are developed and deployed in a responsible and sustainable manner.。

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The 21st century ha s begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
Man, through the ages, has undergone many changes from the time when he depicted a herd of mammoths on the walls of his cave to these days when he can create beautiful pictures and even make coffee by use of computer technologies without leaving his favorite chair. The 20th century made huge steps in developing computer technologies and reached many goals that made our life much easier. What should we expect in the 21st century?
First of all, I think that the pace of our life will speed up: we will move faster from one place to another, from one continent to another using high speed jet airplanes. Second of all, I believe that we will be able to do many things that take much time now without leaving our house. Computers will be everywhere including out clothes. Many people will have chips and mini computers inserted in their heads to hold huge amount of information and have a quick access to it.
But what will be the most amazing thing in the 21st century is the flights to the outer space and Mars that will be available to all people. Scientists say that Mars has many things similar to the Earth's. Moreover, they say that with the help of modern technology people can artificially create conditions that will allow people to live there on the constant basis.
To sum up, I am sure that many amazing changes will be brought by the 21st century. Furthermore, I think that with the help of the contemporary technologies people can do many things that were even difficult to imagine a century ago. So, nowadays it is rather difficult and even impossible to imagine all changes that will happen in the next decades.。