1、中考英语复习-九年级短文阅读4Thats FairnessWhat is fairness? It can be a difficult question for many grown-ups to answer, let alone children. Thankfully, a teacher named Aimee Scott explained it using a common thing Band-Aid.Aimee is a third-grade teacher from Utah, USA. She has become a hit online as a video of
2、her Band-Aid lesson went viral. The lesson drew inspiration from her meetings with several parents at the start of the school year. These parents were worried that their children would be laughed at for needing something extra or different. For example, some students need extra snacks because of hea
3、lth problems, some students need something to help them concentrate and some students need extra time on tests .In order to help both the parents and students, Aimee gave a Band-Aid lesson on the first day of school. She asked her students who once scraped their elbows. Several students raised their
4、 hands. She let one kid tell his story of how his elbow got hurt and then put a Band-Aid on his elbow. Next, she asked who once hit their heads. She called on one student to tell his story and then put a Band-Aid on . his elbow. Repeat for a scraped knee.By this time, the kids were confused. Aimee s
5、topped the lesson and said, “I gave everyone the same thing in the same way, yet it wasnt helpful for all of them.” She continued to explain, “Being fair does not mean everyone gets the same thing. It means that everyone gets what they need.”Thanks to this lesson, Aimees students better understand t
6、heir classmates who have special needs. And they will never forget the lesson about fairness.Why Is 1.5 So Important?As a number, 1.5 seems not so important. But it matters a lot when it comes to global average temperature.In 2015, leaders of 195 countries and the European Union came to an agreement
7、 in Paris. They promised to try to keep the increase in global average temperature well below 2C compared to pre-industrial levels, and better below 1.5C.We are about 1.2 above pre-industrial levels now. It seems not a great increase. But such an increase in global average temperature has caused gre
8、at changes on Earth. For example, there was a heatwave in the Pacific Northwest in 2021. It led to lots of serious environmental problems and caused many deaths. Such heatwaves are now happening five times more often than they did historically.If the global average temperature keeps rising, what wil
9、l happen? At 2C, similar heatwaves would happen 14 times more often. Do you remember the Black Summer fires in Australia from 2019 to 2020? It would happen four times as often. Hitting 2C would also lead to the loss of ice in polar regions, causing a rise in sea level. As a result, many coastal citi
10、es would be flooded.How about limiting the rise below 1.5C? A report shows it would mean fewer heatwaves, fewer deaths and illnesses from heat. At the same time, sea level would rise less. So, 1.5 is a very important goal.We face a clear choice for our future: Either we stop global warming, or it st
11、ops us. So, each of us should play our own part to achieve the goal of 1.5 and do what we can to save our planet and ourselves as well.The Smaller, the BetterShaping, drying, glazing and firing . In less than five minutes, a mini vase starts to take shape. As a craftsman, Wang Wenhua never expected
12、that his mini ceramics would surprise viewers all over the world. His short videos have got over 45 million views and 4.2 million likes on Douyin.Wang has worked in the “Ceramic Capital of China” Jingdezhen for 14 years. He said he had once seen the worlds biggest ceramic here but he had never seen
13、the smallest, so he decided to try something different making mini ceramics.Things were not easy in the beginning, and many people doubted him and called him a “crazyman”. Even his wife didnt support him. However, Wang didnt give up and after about half a year of experimentation, Wang finally invent
14、ed mini tools and was able to complete his first mini ceramic a vase.So far Wang has created all kinds of mini ceramics and the smallest one he has made is about 2mm in size. He plans to apply to the Guinness World Records for the worlds smallest ceramic.At present, Wang can produce about 100 mini v
15、ases a day, but more complicated and creative ceramics may take one or two days. As a lover of Chinese culture, Wang has also made some particular objects including the traditional northern Chinese snack bing tanghulu.“Success comes with responsibility. Ceramics as a traditional Chinese craft is not
16、 like the current web celebrity culture. Only by keeping the spirit of the craftsman, can I go further,” said Wang.How to Bond With Your Pets?Having a pet is a great thing for many people. However, some new pet owners have trouble building a strong relationship with their pets. It is important that
17、you and your furry friends have a healthy and loving relationship with each other. Nicole Ellis, a famous dog trainer, can share with you certain ways to help you bond with your pets.First, spending more time with your pets is greatly helpful. Cats, dogs, and other animals love to be included in the
18、 activities oftheir humans. Whether you are doing some work or just staying at home watching a movie, make sure your furry friends are with you and enjoying themselves.Second, playtime between owners and their pets is the best way to share a wonderful time together. Cats love playing with small ball
19、s and fishing toys. Dogs, on the other hand, are more active and social. They love catching the Frisbee in parks. It is important to know what kind of things your pets enjoy. Not only will these activities keep them in good health, but they will go a long way in making you and your pets closer.Third
20、, training and teaching your pets tricks is a great idea. Whether youre teaching them a simple command like “sit” or teaching them a more difficult dance, your pets are sure to enjoy it and will love you more.Lastly, your pets have their own favorite foods. Knowing their eating habits and treating them to something they enjoy will be a wonderful way to bond with your pets.All in all, just be patient! Keep your pets fit, healthy, and trained. With the help of these useful ways, you are sure to build a strong relationship with your pets!
