Directions： Read the following passage． Summarize the main idea and the main point（s） of the passage in no more than 60 words． Use your own words as far as possible．
Learning by Rote in the Digital Age
Rote learning has become seen as an outdated method of teaching． The dictionary defines learning 'by rote' as：'from memory， without thought of the meaning： in a mechanical way'．
The decline of rote learning has been quickened by technology． No one needs to memorize friends' phone numbers or email addresses because such data is conveniently stored and accessible electronically． And why remember when and where World War Two broke out when you can find the answer on the Internet in about 6 seconds？ But now there are voices for a need to return to rote learning．
In fact， memorizing key data is essential to learning any skill． Doctoring requires knowledge of medicine and lawyering requires knowledge of cases and laws． Of course， being able to recall things will not further your understanding of those things， but without memorizing these foundation elements， you cannot progress to a deeper understanding of a subject．
While the Internet and computers have weakened the need for us 10 remember things， it may well be that mobile learning can help bring this style of learning back to life by making it more convenient and more fun．
Drilling yourself with flashcards or by repetition is usually hard and boring work， which is why most people need their multiplication tables to be drilled into them by teachers or parents． Rote learning without a willing third party can be a battle of discipline and motivation． But mobile learning can make those flashcards and drills more appropriate to individual study； our digital devices can challenge and inform us at the same time and also keep us motivated， whether through game﹣like structures or recording our progress．
Once you've acquired the essentials of a subject by rote learning， you will find it easier to go deeper in the application of knowledge which is important．
假设你是李华，一名高三学生，在网络上看到一所国外大学的招生信息 (admission information), 该大学对中国学生开设30多个专业，你对此非常感兴趣,打算用英语撰写一份个人申请，主要内容包括：
1. 想申请的专业；
2. 个人优势；
3. 进入大学后的设想。
注意：1. 词数：100左右；
2. 书信格式已给出；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
假定你是李华。校学生会正在举办“魅力中学生”评选报名活动，旨在给学生提供展示风采的舞台，为大家树立学习的榜样。下面的海报吸引了正在你校访问的美国学生Catherine的关注。请向她介绍此次活动，并阐述你心目中“魅力中学生”的标准。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．首句已给出，不计人总词数。
The poster is about a selection registration named Charming Students.
请根据下列表格中所提供的材料，结合你的生活经历，展开想象，以学生的身份用英语写一篇短文。注意：1.不要逐句翻译；2.词数100左右,开头已写好，不计入总词数。
We all have some keys in life, some visible and others invisible
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
How early must a student begin preparing for an international education? Lisa Jain, the representative of The College Board in India showed her idea here clearly.
Many students who want to study abroad believe they need to start planning for it only in Grade12. What they don’t realize is the amount of time, thought, and effort it requires. That is why a student should begin the ground work in Grade 10 in order to gain a clear understanding of what the college application process requires and to be prepared to deal with the pressures that will follow.
Focus on school grades and marks. It is important to try your best to perform well in academics throughout high school and not just in Grade 12.
Start gaining experience. Get involved in a small number of activities over a long period of time, such as a sport, the arts, writing, research, community work, etc, through which you create impact in the activity, climb to a leadership position, grow as a person and develop skills. Picking something in Grade 12 and claiming it’s your passion won’t work.
Begin research. Which country do you want to apply to colleges in? What do you want to study at college? Researching early and start reflecting on what you’d enjoy learning will make the college and major selection process less overwhelming in Grade 12.
All your efforts in Grade 10-11 will help ease your burden in Grade 12. If you do everything at the right time, you will find the process enjoyable and realize there is hardly a reason to stress. Just remember: The early birds catch the worms!
【写作内容】
1. 用约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 用约120个词就“The early birds catch the worms.”谈谈你的想法，内容包括：
（1）你如何理解“The early birds catch the worms.”这一谚语？
（2）以你或他人的经历说明一切成功源于凡事早做规划，充足准备。
（3）如何才能成为“the early birds”？
【写作要求】
1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文的句子。
2. 作文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
《出彩中国人》 “The Brilliant Chinese”是中国非常火的一档大型励志真人秀节目，请根据以下内容写一篇英语短文介绍该节目。
【写作内容】
| 制作与播放情况 |
制作方：CCTV 2014年2月9日首播 第二季正在播出（每周日晚20:05分，CCTV-1，全国各地均可收看） |
| 宗旨 |
向各行各业的人开放，给普通人提供展示才能的机会，寻找各行各业的能手 向世界展示中国的精彩 |
| 口号 |
“出彩中国人，精彩中国梦” |
| 内容 |
选手们逐一展示才艺和故事，评选出“出彩之星”(The Brilliant Star) |
| 反响和评价 |
受到广大观众好评，认为该节目体现中国人通过个人奋斗证明自己的尊严和价值，让人感到快乐，也传递了能量，给所有中国人以信心。 |
【写作要求】
只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。
【评分标准】
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。