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阅读选择【山东省潍坊市五县市2022届高三上学期第一次联考】
The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony was held on April 25, 2021, rather than its usual late-February date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winners
The nominee were announced on March15. The winners were announced during the awards ceremony. Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win Best Director and the second woman overall after Kathryn Bigelow, who claimed the title at the 2010 ceremony for directing The Hurt Locker. Best Actress winner Frances McDormand became the seventh person to win a third acting Oscar and the second to win Best Actress three times. As a producer of Nomadland, she also was the first person in history to win Oscars for both acting and producing for the same film. Best Supporting Actress winner Youn Yuh-jung became the first Korean performer and second Asian female to win an Oscar after Miyoshi Umeki, who won the same category for her role in 1957's Sayonara.
Part of awards
Best Actor
Anthony Hopkins—The Father as Anthony
Best Supporting Actress
Youn Yuh-jung—Minari as Soon-ja
Best Director
Chloe Zhao—Nomadland
Best Production Design
Mark—Production Design: Donal Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale
Best Picture
Nomadland—Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, and Chloe Zhao
Best Cinematography
Mank—Erik Messerschmidt
Best Costume Design
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom—Ann Roth
Best Supporting Actor
Daniel Kaluuya—Judas and the black Messiah as Fred Hampton
Rule changes
Due to the ceremony date change, the Academy changed the qualification deadline for feature films from December 31, 2020 to February 28, 2021. The Academy also revised its release and distribution requirements by allowing for films that were released via video on demand or streaming to be qualified for the awards.
1．Who is the first female to win the Academy Award for Best Director?
A．Chloe Zhao. B．Kathryn Bigelow. C．Youn Yuh-jung D．Frances McDormand.
2．Which film won the most awards in 2021 Oscar?
A．Nomadland. B．The Father. C．Sayonara. D．Minari.
3．What was the deadline for feature films?
A．April 25, 2021. B．March 15, 2021. C．February 28, 2021. D．December 31, 2020.
Distinguished Baltimore artist John D．Ferguson died Sept 16. The Catonsville resident was 81.
“His artist eye was in everything he did. His life was art and his family,” said Jennifer C．Jackson, who was Mr. Ferguson's friend for nearly three decades.” He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in. At shows, people would go crazy for his work,” Ms. Jackson said. “He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.” “His sculptures were just memorable,” said Mr. Lund, a Washingtonian. “I used to say, ‘Ferguson, I don't think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.’”
Mr. Ferguson earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University, where he developed an interest in painting. He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963, and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School, registered at the Chicago Art Institute, where he studied until 1966, when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in 1966 in fine arts. Mr. Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture, from which he graduated in 1971 with a master's degree in fine arts.
“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,” Mr. Ferguson wrote in his artist statement. “Heavy, bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing, winglike forms. The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece. “Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel, silicon bronze, and to Cor-Ten steel; shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art. As you can see, my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”
Through the years, his work found its way into such major public and private collections. “They encourage optimism, for they show strength and affirmation; there's nothing negative, depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”, wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.
4．What did Mr. Lund think of Ferguson?
A．Likeable. B．Ordinary. C．Unwelcome. D．Interesting.
5．What did Mr. Ferguson do first after serving in the army?
A．He studied at the Boston Museum School.
B．He got a bachelor's degree in fine arts.
C．He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.
D．He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.
6．What influences the final sculptures?
A．An even larger scale than before. B．The material comprised of metals
C．The shape of elegance and simplicity. D．Welding process as well as material quality.
7．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．A stylish, stubborn old man B．Sculptures towering into the clouds
C．John D．Ferguson—a famous sculpturer D．The evolution of the sculptural style
Not long after the first fitness magazine was published, a list probably followed soon after, ranking the best fitness equipment. This tradition has continued, with the implied message: use this and exercise will be yours.
And that's part of the problem, says Dr. Lieberman, a professor of Harvard University. There isn't one “best” anything to achieve fitness. Besides, people understand exercise is good for them. Knowledge about exercise still doesn't motivate.
Before you can answer why, it helps to look at history. Before the Industrial Revolution, people fetched water and walked up stairs because they had to. But then technology made life and work easier. Exercise has become something that people have to carve out time for. “It's a fundamental instinct to avoid physical activity when it's neither necessary nor rewarding,” he says.
It would seem like being healthy would qualify as necessary, but a doctor's prescription to exercise “can make it like taking cod liver oil,” Lieberman says. “Sometimes it works, but more often than not, it doesn't. And it's still coming across as an order, and “not having a heart attack in five years is not an immediate reward,” says Dr. Beth Frates, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
People might not want to exercise because it's never been enjoyable. Most of us probably have memories of gym class, not being picked for a team, or being in a fitness center that's filled with in-shape people. The majority don't feel excited. They feel that exercise isn't for them, but it can be. Coaching people in an empowering and motivating way can work much better than ordering someone to exercise. It starts with an expanded definition of what counts as exercise, and an injection of what's rarely used to describe exercise, but is certainly allowed: namely, fun.
8．What does the underlined “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A．The magazine. B．The tradition. C．The equipment. D．The message.
9．What can we infer about technology?
A．It improves life quality. B．It saves people's time.
C．It drives social progress. D．It makes exercise less likely.
10．Why does the author mention “cod liver oil” in paragraph 4?
A．To attach importance to health. B．To present a doctor's prescription.
C．To explain exercise is considered inessential. D．To introduce the latest medical application.
11．What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．Exercise should be made more joyful. B．It's more fun to work out with others.
C．We may encounter bad workout experiences. D．Orders work well to motivate people to exercise.
This year researchers expect the world to snap 1.35 trillion photographs, or about 3.7 billion per day. All those pixels (像素) take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or s phones, which is one reason why many people store their images in the cloud. But unlike a hard on drive which can be encrypted to protect its data, cloud storage users have to trust that a tech platform will keep their private pictures safe. Now a team of Columbia University computer scientists has developed a tool to encrypt (加密) images stored on many popular cloud services while allowing authorized users to browse and display their photographs as usual.
Malicious (恶意的) attempts to access or leak cloud-based photographs can expose personal information. In November 2019, for example, a bug in the popular photograph storage app Google Photos mistakenly shared some users' private videos with strangers. Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users' images.
So the Columbia researchers came up with a system called Easy Secure Photos (ESP), which they presented at a recent conference. “We wanted to see if we could make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services,” says computer scientist Jason Nieh, one of the developers of ESP. “Everyone wants to stay with Google Photos and not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service.”
To overcome this problem, they created a tool that preserves blocks of pixels but moves them around to effectively hide the photograph. First, ESP's algorithm (算法) divides a photograph into three separate files, each one containing the image's red, green or blue color data. Then the system hides the pixel blocks around among these three files (allowing a block from the red file, for instance, to hide out in the green or blue ones). But the program does nothing within the pixel blocks, where all the image processing happens. As a result, the files remain unchanged images but end up looking like grainy black-and-white ones to anyone who accesses them without the decryption (解密) key.
12．What's probably the main purpose for people to store images in the cloud?
A．To save storage room. B．To make photos beautiful.
C．To try a new storage way. D．To keep their privacy safe.
13．Why might employees in cloud storage companies be distrusted by experts?
A．They sell users' passwords.
B．They have invented new tools.
C．They often let out personal information.
D．They may steal a glance at users' images.
14．What's the advantage of ESP?
A．It can provide clear images.
B．It can decrease the upload time.
C．It can classify images automatically.
D．It can encrypt data on the original platform.
15．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A．Method of decryption. B．Image-processing technique.
C．Separate files of images. D．Data analysis of colors.
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Next to the benefits of playing and swimming all day long, reading is probably the most important thing kids can do in summer. Here are some great summer reading programs for kids.
Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program
Sync has a summer reading program just for teens that will give them two free audiobooks each week this summer. Perfect for both on-the-go and on the couch reading. Each week they offer a current young adult book as well as a classic title that teens will be able to download for free through the SORA/ OverDrive app.
Scholastic Read-a-Palooza
Scholastic has a summer reading challenge in which kids go online to record the minutes they've read during the summer. This year, kids can make new friends, earn virtual rewards and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books. All you need to do is sign up and keep a “reading streak” in Scholastic Home Base over the summer.
Half Price Books
The Half Price Books hosts gift card giveaways on social media for kids who read for at least 300 minutes during the months of June and July. The program website also features printable coloring sheets, online storytimes and mystery book recommendations for ages ranging from preschool to teens.
Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental is the nation's largest children's literacy non-profit. It lists a collection of free ebooks and interactive materials on literacy. Reading Is Fundamental has tools for every level to raise reading to new heights this summer and beyond.
1．What can teens do through Sync?
A．Choose their favorite books freely.
B．Get some free audiobooks this summer.
C．Download their favorite classics for free.
D．Surf in the sea of books anywhere and anytime.
2．Which program will donate books to kids?
A．Sync: Free Summer Audiobook Program.
B．Scholastic Read-a-Palooza.
C．Reading Is Fundamental.
D．Half Price Books.
3．What is the feature of Reading Is Fundamental?
A．It is free of charge to get books on literacy.
B．It offers gift card giveaways on social media.
C．It is suitable for kids of different reading levels.
D．It aims at establishing a base of children's literacy.
Dr. Josefina has recently published a book, Vibrant at Any Age, based on her lifelong journey of self-improvement. Josefina, 71, is glad she didn't think about her age when she took up bodybuilding at age 59.
“I reinvent myself every ten years, and so I started my 60s as a bodybuilder and now I begin my 70s as a writer,” she said, “People limit themselves by age, which is very frustrating (沮丧). Age is a mindset.”
Dr. Josefina started bodybuilding at an age when most are considering retirement, though she was an athlete from an early age. As a child in Venezuela she took to gymnastics and later graduated with a physical education degree. She taught at Latin High School in Cambridge, for 16 years, while raising two daughters.
“I started bodybuilding when I met Steve Pfiester, a gym guy who knew I ran and practiced yoga. He invited me to his gym and offered to train me”, she said.
Dr. Josefina's photos are proof that she spends long hours taking care of her body. But she also develops her mind and spirit. On any given day, she gets up at 3:00 am to read books. At 4:30 am she's out of the door to walk three miles and run another three. This is followed by yoga and a swim at the beach while the sun rises. After writing in her journal and working on her book between 8 and 10 am, Dr. Josefina hits the gym for at least two hours.
Dr. Josefina's war on ageism has rubbed off on her two daughters, both in their early thirties. “They both take care of their bodies and minds. They're very proud of me. If you give them a good foundation as a parent, you know that they will always come back to their roots. I tried to remind myself of that during their difficult teen years.”
4．What's Dr. Josefina's opinion on age?
A．Age is a state of mind. B．Age can't be hidden.
C．Every age has its pains and sorrows. D．Age decides your career.
5．What made Dr. Josefina start bodybuilding?
A．The need of her job. B．Her early dream.
C．The desire to be a writer. D．Steve Pfiester's influence.
6．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Josefina's morning schedule?
A．Busy. B．Dull.
C．Flexible. D．Controversial.
7．What can be inferred about Dr. Josefina from the last paragraph?
A．She will return to the retirement.
B．She will set up a fitness foundation.
C．She often thinks of her teenage years.
D．She sets up an example to her daughters.
Can we vibrate (振动) ourselves healthy? That’s the basis behind a form of treatment called Whole Body Vibration (WBV). The idea is simple: Standing on a vibrating plate forces our muscles to do work, which could lead to countless health benefits. But, despite years of research and hundreds of studies, the true benefits of WBV are still unclear.
In a 2003 study, researchers saw an increase in vertical (垂直的) jump height after participants simply stood on a vibrating plate several times a week for eight months. But shaking is not a fitness panacea. A study found that subjects who did leg exercises on a vibrating platform for 11 weeks had no increase in their jumping ability. Other early studies found no effects of WBV.
More recent work suggests whole body vibration could offer important benefits to people unable to perform normal workouts. A 2016 Scientific Reports study of 40 people with cerebral palsy (脑瘫) found that the participants could both walk and stand up better after 20 weeks of WBV. A 2017 study in the Journal of Biomechanics found that whole body vibration had a greater effect on older people’s muscles than it did on those who were younger, an indication that it might offer benefits to seniors. A number of research groups have found some indications that WBV could help with cardiovascular health, and a group from Rio de Janeiro State University has shown it could help fight osteoporosis.
These results are encouraging, says Silmara Gusso, a senior lecturer in exercise sciences at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, but more research is needed. And, she warns, not every kind of vibration is helpful to our bodies, so the commercially available vibration plates may not work as advertised.
“We cannot imply that the results obtained with certain equipment can be applied to other equipment,” Gusso says. “Some types of vibration might even cause harm.”
8．What does the underlined word “panacea” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Matter. B．Cure-all.
C．Loss. D．Discovery.
9．Who will benefit from WBV most?
A．A weak man unable to run normally.
B．A fit woman hungry for slimmer body.
C．An older citizen suffering from depression.
D．A busy younger eager to improve jumping ability.
10．Which of the following is Silmara Gusso’s idea?
A．She wants to do more researches.
B．Vibration is not beneficial to all.
C．Vibration has made our body in bad condition.
D．Advertised vibration equipments are not effective.
11．Which word best describes the author’s attitude to WBV?
A．Critical. B．Objective.
C．Doubtful. D．Supportive.
Parents and math teachers regularly asked by their school-aged charges whether math matters in real life now have an answer.
In a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week, Harvard Kennedy School Policy Professor Joshua Goodman took a look at what happened to students whose high school were required in the 1980s to increase the minimum level of coursework required to graduate. What he found is that the students were more likely to increase the number of math courses they took as a result of the change in standards and that translated into higher earnings down the line.
Put simply: About 15 years after they graduated, the high school graduates who went to school when these changes took effect saw their average earnings increase about 10% for every extra year of math coursework. The findings may add fuel to the steady drum of education experts, policy makers and others calling for an increased focus on science and math education.
The increase in required math courses didn’t necessarily produce rocket scientists, Goodman notes, because the extra coursework wasn’t at a particularly high level. But becoming familiar with and practicing relatively basic math skills allowed high school graduates to pursue and excel at jobs that required some level of computational knowledge, he said.
Goodman acknowledged that the earnings boost for the students connected with the uptick (上升) in math education may be dependent on the state of the economy. When Goodman checked in in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the earnings of the students who graduated in the late 1980s, he found that their earnings increased significantly if they took more math.
12．What is the purpose of paragraph 1?
A．To propose a definition. B．To reach a conclusion.
C．To present an argument. D．To make a comparison.
13．How does the author demonstrate his finding in paragraph 3?
A．By listing some examples. B．By referring to some data.
C．By quoting an expert's words. D．By analyzing the educational policy.
14．What can be inferred from paragraph 4?
A．Better late than never. B．Fortune favors the brave.
C．Skill helps to promote excellence. D．There is no royal road to learning.
15．What could be the best title for the text?
A．Math makes money
B．Efforts matter most
C．Earnings of different graduates
D．The development of high school students
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If you like tasting food from different countries, here are some events you shouldn't miss in New York City this year.
Chinatown Restaurant Week-March 14-30
Various meals will be offered for $18.88 per person at participating Chinatown restaurants such as Golden Unicorn, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, HK Wonton Garden, Pho Grand, Red Egg and Shanghai Gourmet. Peking Duck House will offer a specialty at lunch only.
More Info: www. chinatownrestaurantweek.com
Martini Week-March 15-30
Martini Week is a two-week-long celebration of America's proudest inventions. It will be held at 23 bars and restaurants across the town. They'll be offering their own unique specialties at low prices. Choose from places including Ava Lounge, Beaumarchairs, Catch, Abe&Arthur's, Sons of Essex, Bounce Sporting Club, Aspen Social, Revel, Rayuela, and more.
More Info: www. sociallysuperlative.com
Malaysian Restaurant Week-June 18-24
Malaysian restaurants will offer various $20.12 meals, while Asian-influenced restaurants will feature a special limited-time-only menu inspired by the country's special flavors. Participating restaurants include Fatty Crab, Michelin-starred Laut, Penang and Spice Market.
More Info: www. Malaysiakitchennyc.com
Italian Restaurant Week-June 26-July 6
Celebrate New York City's fifth Italian Restaurant Week-the Italian Dine Out. The 11-day event will offer special discounted lunch and dinner priced at $23 at New York City's most authentic Italian restaurants. Sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission, the Italian Dine Out offers dinners special 3-course menus for lunch and dinner.
More Info: www. italianmade.com
Belgian Restaurant Week-July 21-28
This is your chance to enjoy tasty multi-course meals and some of the world's finest beers. The Belgian restaurants in NY bring you amazing cuisines and great beers during a week-long celebration of Belgian food.
More Info: www. Belgianrestaurantweeknyc.com
I'm sure you'll have a great time during the events.
Remember: don't eat too much for the sake of your health.
1．If one schedules his holiday on June 30, which event is he likely to attend?
A．Belgian Restaurant Week.
B．Italian Restaurant Week.
C．Malaysian Restaurant Week.
D．Chinatown Restaurant Week.
2．Which restaurant provides specialties in a limited time?
A．Bounce Sporting Club. B．Beaumarchais.
C．Pho Grand D．Fatty Crab.
3．From the text, we know that________.
A．a specialty is served in Peking Duck House anytime.
B．Martini Week is a great pride of the American.
C．18.88 is a minimum charge for these events.
D．Italian Restaurant Week will last two week.
Department for International Trade
Sector Directors
Technology, entrepreneurship and Advanced manufacturing（931202）
Creative, Lifestyle and Learning（931203）
Financial and Professional Services（931204）
Bio, Healthcare and Life Sciences（931205）
London £110, 000 per year
The Department for International Trade（DIT）is an international economic department whose duty is to enable the UK to trade its way to prosperity, stability and security by helping businesses export, securing inward and outward investment, opening up markets, and championing free trade. Our Export Strategy sets out how the government will support businesses of all sizes to make the most of the opportunities presented by markets around the world, ensuring that Britain becomes a global leader in free trade once we leave the European Union（EU）.
We are now looking for a number of senior-level industry sector specialists. Each of these senior posts will play a vital role in providing strategic direction and support and will lead DIT's engagement with their own sectors. You will be DIT's senior-level expert in this sector, using your knowledge and networks to help UK businesses internationalise and grow.
We are looking for an outstanding leader with a track record of success at the most senior level. You will bring a deep understanding of your industry-how and why it operates as it does, the key influencing factors and the major players within it.
With strong political common sense and sound professional judgement, you will have a proven ability to pilot complex environments and command the confidence of a wide range of stakeholders（参与人）at the highest levels of government and industry.
This is a unique opportunity to lead on a positive agenda vital to the UK's future economic prosperity and help our businesses export and succeed.
We are determined to ensure that the department is representative of modern Britain and welcome and support applications from the widest range of people of different backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
To learn more please see the full information pack at www.veredus. co.uk using the above reference numbers.
Closing date: 23:59 GMT Friday 5th November 2021.
4．What can be learned about the DIT?
A．It has got a lot of support from the EU.
B．It is responsible for the security of the UK government.
C．It provides financial assistance for foreign companies.
D．It was founded to prepare for Britain's leaving the EU.
5．What will senior-level industry sector specialists be required to do?
A．Help UK businesses develop throughout the world.
B．Seek financial support from the government.
C．Look for more specialists to join the DIT.
D．Promote the development of the EU.
6．Which reference number should you choose if you want to know more about Financial and Professional Services?
A．931202 B．931203 C．931204 D．931205.
7．What is the main purpose of the text?
A．To advertise job offers.
B．To introduce the DIT's sectors.
C．To discuss the DIT's role in the UK.
D．To defend some new economic policies.
I grew up in a home with a mother who believes that vaccines cause brain damage, and do not contribute to the health and safety of a society. The only shot I received was for tetanus when I was two months old. After that, nothing.
At the beginning of each school year, I was very nervous. Delayed term paper? Mischievous behavior? Late for school? None of them. I'd be pulled out of class and brought to the headmaster's office. The school doctor would tell me I haven' received any of the necessary shots to attend school. But the same thing occurred each time: my mom would exempt me from the shots and nothing would happen.
After doing a lot of research, I found although people who don't vaccinate their children make up only a relatively small group, they can cause major consequences. People who, for health or age reasons, cannot receive vaccines are at a higher risk of catching a preventable disease.
Eventually, I turned 18. In Ohio, where I live, I had to wait until I became a legal adult to make the decision to receive vaccine shots. A huge factor in taking the step to ensure my health was the message board website Reddit. Last November, I asked Reddit users for advice about what vaccines to ask for and how to go about getting them from a doctor. After my post reeve more than 1,000 comments, I made an appointment with my family physician. Despite how strongly my mother felt, I went through with it anyway.
I did something every person should do. It wasn't special in any way. Vaccines protect the health and safety of not only yourself but also other people. Vaccination is important because someone could die if you don' t get vaccinated. This was the biggest reason I got vaccinated despite the opposition.
8．What do we know about the author from Paragraph 1?
A．He was born disabled. B．He was hardly ever vaccinated.
C．He suffered a lot from tetanus. D．He grew up with his single mother.
9．What made the author nervous at the beginning of each school year?
A．He was late for school. B．He didn't behave himself.
C．He couldn't hand in his term paper on time. D．He would be called to the headmaster's office.
10．How might the author's mother have felt about his appointment with the family physician?
A．Annoyed B．Grateful C．Excited D．Guilty
11．What does the author mainly want to tell us through his story?
A．Listening to your mother pays off. B．Doing the right thing matters.
C．Keeping fit is the best policy. D．Asking for advice helps.
Have you ever noticed that some difficult situations tend to repeat themselves? Does it seem as if you married or dated the same kind of person several times in different bodies with different names? Have you run into the same type of boss over and over again? If you don't deal well with authority figures at home, then you will have an opportunity to deal with them out in the world.
You may try desperately to avoid these repeated difficult situations, which seem to have become your set patterns, but they will eventually catch up with you. The only way you can free yourself of them is to shift your perspective on them seriously and persistently. To face the challenge means you need to bravely accept the fact that something within you keeps drawing you to the same kind of person or issue repeatedly in your life. This is no easy task, since it means you have to change, and to change is not always easy. Staying just as you certainly is comfortable in its familiarity, but does not help you advance spiritually.
Rising to the challenge of identifying and releasing your patterns forces you to admit that the way you have been doing things isn't working. However, the good news is that by identifying and releasing your patterns, you actually learn how to change. In order to facilitate your process of change, you will need willingness and patience.
When struggling to make a change, ask yourself, "How willing am I, really, to make this change?" If you truly want to change, you will make a commitment to the process of it. If you absolutely hate getting stuck in traffic, chances are that you need a little work in the area of patience. And, chances are, you will probably get stuck in more traffic jams than someone who has patience. It is not because the universe has a sense of humor. You just notice and care about the traffic more than someone who has patience. Remember, you just need willingness and a little patience. Once you master these, you will most likely find the challenge of identifying and releasing your patterns far less frightening.
12．How can you get rid of repeated difficult situations in your life?
A．By trying your best to avoid those disappointing situations.
B．By taking a different attitude towards previous life.
C．By gathering up the courage to change your identity.
D．By changing your viewpoint on them with great determination.
13．What's the author's attitude towards the idea of staying just as you are?
A．Disapproving. B．Skeptical C．Supportive. D．Casual
14．What does the underlined word "facilitate" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Promote B．Postpone C．Influence D．Overlook
15．What is the effect of mastering willingness and patience according to the passage?
A．Guiding you to identify your old patterns.
B．Making your changes become easier.
C．Challenging you with difficult patterns.
D．Arousing your inner desire to challenge yourself.
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With hundreds of beaches to choose from the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, it can be hard to decide on a summer destination. Here is the best place to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in May.
Ross and Smith Beach
Offering a long stretch of greenish blue-tinted waters, soft white sand, and plenty of trees for shade, Andaman and Nicobar Islands' most impressive beach is worth a visit, especially if you love to stroll (漫步) just after daybreak. With shallow waters, Ross and Smith Beach offers many underwater activities, among which spotting fishes is very common.
Radhanagar Beach
Some beaches are made for Instagram, and this beach haven on Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of them. Far-famed for its white sands and clear water, Radhanagar Beach was chosen to be the best beach in Asia by Time magazine in 2004. Thus, attracting millions of tourists and travelers from all across the world, round the year. If you are someone who loves fun water activities, you must visit this beach.
Havelock Beach
It is one of the very popular beaches in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. If you love underwater activities like scuba diving (戴水肺潜水), you ought to visit this place. There are spots for licensed divers to enjoy and there are numerous places where training for amateur divers is provided. This place has a rich coral forest and the most incredible Underwater life. If you love underwater snap shooting, this place is a paradise for you.
Merk Bay Beach
The surf is appealing, the sand is soft, and the sunsets are striking. Merk Bay Beach is filled with fun, so it's not for retiring types. And out of the hundreds of isolated islands, this is the best. If you are a thrill-seeker, this is the best beach to be on. Due to the clear waters, you can easily spot tropic and colorful fishes while swimming. Many vacationists camp overnight by the beach for fun.
1．Which beach was ever considered the best in Asia by a magazine?
A．Ross and Smith Beach. B．Radhanagar Beach.
C．Havelock Beach. D．Merk Bay Beach.
2．What can Havelock Beach offer to travelers?
A．Diving training. B．Diving licenses.
C．Forest camping. D．Deep-sea fishing.
3．What are travelers advised to do by Merk Bay Beach?
A．Catch fishes. B．Camp underwater.
C．Watch sunsets. D．Create sand sculpture.
The Battista family of New York City was on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland when their 2-year-old Boston terrier Fisher went lost on July 4, 2020.
The Battistas immediately blanketed the area with missing posters, barraged (炮击) social media, and even got Fisher face-time on a local floating billboard.
With no leads, the family decided to remain in the area for an extended stay. They hired a tracker and even went so far as consulting with an “animal communicator” in hopes of tapping into Fisher's whereabouts—all to no avail.
The family also set up a findfisher Facebook page, which quickly gathered 8, 000 followers, and launched an online fundraiser to raise awareness and aid them in their efforts to bring their beloved fur baby home.
“Signs have been posted, and we've extended our stay in Ocean City and arranged to bring in a professional dog tracker, in addition to making continuous searching trips in a car, on foot, and on a bike,” Matthew Battista wrote.
Bravely, the Battistas kept the wheels of the Internet grapevine turning, refusing to let the details of Fisher's disappearance be forgotten. As a result, Fisher became something of a media darling in absentia.
On April 20, 2021, 290 days after Fisher made his unauthorized Independence Day exit, Baltimore City resident Wayne Horn was performing maintenance on his motorcycle when he noticed a stray (走失的) dog in the road. When a friend of Horn's posted picture of the found dog to Facebook, the responses of “That's Fisher!” came back faster than a boomerang.
Informed of the news, Elissa Battista recognized Fisher immediately. “From the moment I saw the photos I knew it was him from the markings and his little tongue sticking out,” she posted to Facebook.
The reunion was quickly arranged. The Battistas had some local friends pick him up from the Horns, and then Elissa made the five-hour trip to retrieve Fisher and bring him home. Apart from minor signs of possible frostbite, Fisher was in excellent shape.
4．What was described in detail in the text?
A．Efforts made to search for the lost dog.
B．Online responses to the Battistas' request.
C．Different comments on the touching story.
D．Battistas' regret for losing their loved dog.
5．How did the Battistas find their lost dog?
A．A professional dog tracker brought it back soon.
B．One of family members discovered it in the road.
C．Wayne Horn sent it back shortly after he found it.
D．Online viewers recognized its photos posted online.
6．What does the underlined word “retrieve” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A．Break down. B．Get back.
C．Pay back. D．Take apart.
7．What message is the text intended to convey?
A．Never giving up pays off. B．Loyalty always comes first.
C．Gods favors the prepared mind. D．Misfortune may be an actual blessing.
Almost every morning for the past two decades, Juliet the macaw (金刚鹦鹉) has been visiting the local zoo in Rio de Janeiro to interact with others of her kind through the metal enclosure.
Macaws are social birds, so being lonely is a tough burden to bear for Juliet, a beautiful blue-and-yellow macaw who calls Rio home. No one really knows much about her. Zoo staff named the bird Juliet, but they don't even know if she is actually female. It's really hard to tell with macaws, and to determine her true gender (性别) they would need to capture the bird, and either examine her gonads (生殖腺) or take blood or feather samples. And there's really no need to put Juliet through all that stress just to satisfy human curiosity. All that everyone knows is that Juliet loves coming to the zoo every morning to be with others of her species.
Macaws have an average life expectancy of about 35 years, and Juliet has been around for at least two decades. Yet, she has never had a mate, built a nest or had chicks, and she probably never will, because there's just no one to do it with.
Luckily, there is hope for Rio's loneliest bird. Through Refauna, an initiative which reintroduces species into protected areas, scientists want to raise some 20 chicks that will, receive training on wild food sources, as well as enemies and power line avoidance, before being released into the wild.
The birds will be released into Rio de Janeiro's giant Tijuca Forest National Park, where Juliet is believed to spend her nights. Scientists hope the birds will help keep balance in the local eco-system, by breaking seeds that other birds can't, thus spreading those seeds. But they will also become welcome company for Juliet, allowing her to fly with others of her kind for the first time in 20 years. And maybe she'll even find love.
8．What is the most unbearable for Juliet?
A．Hunting food. B．Feather color.
C．Interaction. D．Loneliness.
9．Why does the zoo staff give up finding out Juliet's real gender?
A．They have difficulty catching her.
B．They are unable to find her gonads.
C．They refuse to put her under pressure.
D．They plan to raise visitors' curiosity.
10．What can we know about Juliet?
A．She has built a big nest. B．She's no spring chicken.
C．She hates feeding chicks. D．She's in love with a bird.
11．What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A．Benefits for other birds from Juliet. B．Problems with the current ecosystem.
C．What Juliet need to survive the wild. D．Expectations for Juliet after release.
Too much stress can make it more likely for a person to get sick, and so scientists are trying to think of ways to keep people from being overly stressed. In this experiment, scientists studied the effect of music on stress.
Scientists asked women to either listen to relaxing music, nature sounds, or to nothing. Following the music session, they had the women stand in front of an audience and perform two tasks. First, each woman had to give a speech. Second, each woman had to do complex math in her head. These two tasks make up the Trier Social Stress Task, a method scientists use as a sure-fire way to make people feel stressed.
Scientists know that the body responds to stress by releasing cortisol (皮质醇), and so they used it to measure stress. Scientists compared cortisol levels after listening to music and at various times after doing the Trier Social Stress Task. The scientists also measured an enzyme (酶) called alpha-amylase. Alpha-amylase is important to your body as it kills unwanted bacteria and it helps break down the food that you eat. Alpha-amylase is also released by the nervous system in response to stress.
The scientists tested how classical music and nature sounds affect levels of cortisol and alpha-amylase. The alpha-amylase levels of people who listened to classical music went back to normal more quickly compared to the people listening to nature sounds.
The people listening to relaxing music showed a stress response that was shorter compared to the other groups. The shorter response helps to prevent the body from getting worn out. This means that listening to relaxing music might help to improve the stress response and health.
The results of this study were a bit mixed. Scientists still have a lot of work to do to see if listening to music can reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels in the body. Until we know more, maybe play some tunes or listen to some nature sounds when you feel stressed. Even if it doesn't directly help your stress level, it's still nice to hear a good song.
12．Why were the participants asked to do make speeches and do math?
A．To attract more audience. B．To let them create music.
C．To explore their brains. D．To get them stressed.
13．What did the scientists do to the participants?
A．They broke down the food they ate.
B．They measured their cortisol levels.
C．They helped them kill body bacteria.
D．They calmed them down with music.
14．What is a finding of the study?
A．Classical music helps to prohibit alpha-amylase.
B．Nature sounds prevent the body getting worn out.
C．Relaxing music helps the body clam down faster.
D．Listening to nature sounds gets cortisol levels higher.
15．What is the best title for the text?
A．Does Listening to Music Reduce Stress?
B．What Should We Do to Become Relaxed?
C．Can Classical Music Beat Nature Sounds?
D．Why Can Music Influence People's Health?
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2．What can campers learn only in ENGINEERING BASICS?
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I frowned at myself in the dressing-room mirror. I was wearing white tights, a white leotard, and a white swim cap that hid most of my hair. I was one of 10 snowflakes in my dance school's Winter Wonderland show.
“Grandma, I really don't feel like being in the show,” I said. Grandma Lani looked up from what she was sewing. “Why, mo'opuna?” Mo'opuna means “grandchild” in Hawaiian. Grandma Lani has always lived in Hawai'i. “You love to dance.” I used to love to dance. Then Ms. Tuttle gave the part of the Snow Queen to Christine Abrams. Christine got to wear a blue leotard and a feathery skirt that drifted out like a cloud every time she twirled. And she got to do a dance onstage all by herself. The snowflakes just had to run and spin to look like a snowstorm. I sighed. “I don't like our dance. And no one would notice if I wasn't there. There are so many of us.” “I would notice. So would your parents.”
As Christine walked toward us, Grandma paused and smiled at her. “What a beautiful costume!” Christine glided away, her skirt waving behind her. I hung my head. Grandma took my hand. “What's bothering my Avery?” “And you won't be able to tell me apart from the other snowflakes,” I whispered.
Grandma was about to speak. Then something outside the window caught her eye. She grabbed my hand and my coat and pulled me out of the dressing room and through the doors to the outside. It was snowing. Grandma held her breath and I suddenly thought of something. “Grandma, have you ever seen snow before?” “No, mo'opuna. In Hawaii, it snows only on the very tops of mountains.”
I had seen snow lots of times, but now I tried to see it differently. Like it was new. I saw snowflakes twisting through the air in different directions, sparkling and shining at us. So many snowflakes coming together to create something magical. “Aloha,” Grandma whispered to the sky. Aloha can mean many things, including “love,” “hello,” and “good-bye.” “I don't know when I'll see something like that again.” “I do,” I said. I took Grandma Lani's hand and pulled her back inside.
When the stage lights came up and the music started, I spun and ran with all of the other snowflakes. I didn't care if Grandma Lani could see me. I was helping her see a snowstorm.
4．What is the part the granddaughter played in the dance?
A．The Snow Queen. B．A snowflake.
C．A snowstorm. D．A granddaughter.
5．What can we learn from the text?
A．She lived with her parents and grandma. B．Grandma would like to see snow again.
C．It doesn't snow at all where Grandma lived. D．Her parents didn't come to the show.
6．Why did the granddaughter feel like being in the show at last?
A．She loved to dance very much. B．She became more important in it.
C．She intended to show her talent. D．She meant to please her grandma.
7．Which of the following words best describes the granddaughter?
A．Selfish. B．Childish. C．Caring. D．Emotional.
Although the weather is very hot now, the carnival of ice and snow is getting closer. The preparation work for Beijing Winter Olympic Games, which are expected to begin on Feb 4, 2022, has entered its final stage. In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the “Ice Ribbon”, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, was completed.
In the Winter Olympics, where races can be won or lost by a small time gap, tiny imperfections in the ice can make all the difference. “It's not just a hunk of ice like you'd normally think of, like ice cubes sitting in your freezer,” told Kenneth Golden, a US mathematician who studies the structures of ice. “It's a much more fascinating and complex substance than people would normally think.”
The first step for building any ice rink is to purify the water to remove dissolved solids like salts and minerals. Such impurities don't fit in the regular hexagonal (六边形的) structure of ice that forms as water freezes. The more pure the water is, the more consistent the ice surface.
In addition to the need for excellence in the raw materials of ice-making, technology is also very important. As one of the most advanced technologies for winter sports venues, a carbon dioxide (CO2) cooling technology has been applied on a large scale for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. CO2 is not new when it comes to ice-making. However, it has been gradually replaced by the man-made refrigerant, like Freon.
With increasing attention toward climate change, the old refrigerant has come into use again. As an element of the atmosphere, CO2 doesn't damage the ozone layer. Although CO2 is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other synthetic refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO2 instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions greatly.
“We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way,” told Gao Bo from the Media Operations Department of the Organizing Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
8．What is the result of impurities in water for ice-making?
A．The water isn't able to freeze completely.
B．The quality of the ice will be affected.
C．The ice surface will be more consistent.
D．It's likely for athletes to fall on the ice.
9．Why has CO2 cooling technology been applied for the Winter Olympic Games?
A．It's the most advanced technologies for ice-making.
B．CO2 is more efficient than other refrigerants.
C．CO2 is more environmentally-friendly than Freon.
D．CO2 has already existed in the atmosphere.
10．What is Gao Bo's attitude to CO2 being applied to ice-making?
A．Unclear. B．Opposed. C．Doubtful. D．Favourable.
11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．The Beijing Winter Olympic Games Is Coming.
B．Beneath Olympic Ice.
C．The Use of Refrigerants in Olympic Games.
D．The Structure of Ice.
“The really frightening thing about middle age,” the actor Doris Day is said to have joked, “is that you know you'll grow out of it.” We may bravely try to claim that life begins at 40- but for many people，it can feel more like the beginning of the end.
Mid life wasn't always seen this way. It isn't clear why we have a more negative view today, but Margie Lachman, director of the lifespan development lab at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, suggests it may be linked to the pressures that begin piling up in our 30s. “Midlife is a period of high stress today, more so than in the past,” she says. “One is exactly in the middle of work and family careers. This can affect one's ability to focus on one's own well-being.”
There are, however, many reasons to feel positive about this crucial period. In a series of experiments, Laura Germine at Harvard Medical School has tested tens of thousands of people to examine the differences in cognitive abilities between age groups. Germine's studies have included the famous “mind in the eyes” test, for instance, which gets people to infer emotional states from small differences in facial expressions. She found that people in their late 40s scored highest. This may be due to practice, she suggests. “When you think about the amount of social differences that one has to learn across the lifespan- that's where we think that comes from.”
Germine found similar patterns in a task demanding continuous attention. In this, the participants had to watch different scenes fade into one another and adapt their response according to what they saw-pressing a button when they saw a city and releasing it when they saw a mountain. 40-somethings found it much easier to “get into the zone” than younger people.
It is interesting to note that middle-aged people frequently bring in the most supplies in traditional hunter-gatherer societies. According to various studies, hunter-gatherers often take decades to learn their skills, and these abilities continue to grow into their 40s.
There are some downsides to hitting this age, of course. Our skin tends to become loose and our body fat starts to be redistributed around the midriff. But after a drop in life satisfaction, happiness is already set to rise at the end of this decade and the beginning of the next.
Contrary to popular opinion, humans seem to have evolved to flourish into middle age and beyond.
12．What can we infer from the first paragraph?
A．Doris Day felt excited in her 40s. B．It's believed that life begins at 40.
C．Lots of people feel worried at 40. D．We are supposed to be braver at 40.
13．Which of the followings is TRUE according to the text?
A．People in their 40s attach more importance to their well-being.
B．There seem to be reasons for us to be optimistic about middle age.
C．The participants in their 40s did badly in Germine's experiments.
D．Humans' physical appearance definitely gets worse in their 40s.
14．The underlined word “flourish” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A．Succeed B．Panic C．Calm D．Decline
15．Where is the text probably taken from?
A．A textbook B．An art review.
C．A science magazine. D．A biography.
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With fingers and wrists wrapped in medicated tape, Zhang Guimei, founder and principal of the first free high school for girls in China, was presented with the July 1 Medal on Tuesday.
Zhang met her husband in Dali and worked as a teacher in a local school. Unfortunately, her husband died of cancer not long after their marriage. Sadly, Zhang decided to leave this place with which she was too familiar. Hence, she volunteered to teach at a middle school in Huaping, a poverty-stricken county located in the mountains.
Over time, Zhang witnessed the gender gap in education up close in relatively poor rural areas. Urban and rural students already faced unequal access to quality education, and the traditional belief of male superiority only worsened rural girls’ situation. She discovered that many female students would just disappear after studying for a while and some girls were even pulled out of class just before the college entrance exam. The reasons varied: to pay for the younger brother’s tuition, the girl’s parents would have her quit and return home to earn money; the family received engagement gifts...
In 2002, Zhang came up with an idea which, to many, seemed crazy: to found a free high school for girls. Six years later, with help from the Party and the local government and personal donations, she founded the Huaping All-Girls High School. With the goal of never letting a girl fall behind in schooling, Zhang often works overtime despite suffering from several kinds of illnesses. She has walked to almost every household deep in the mountains, talking to the parents about the importance of education for girls.
The efforts paid off. Over the past 13 years, her school has sent 1,800 girls to university. “To educate a girl is to change the destiny of three generations. A cultured, responsible mother won't let her daughter drop out of school,” Zhang said.
4．What probably made Zhang Guimei decide to leave the local school in Dali?
A．Her loss of husband. B．Her desire for exploration.
C．Her love for teaching. D．Her eagerness for adventure.
5．What inspired Zhang to found a high school for girls?
A．Difficult examinations. B．Gender inequality.
C．Local misunderstanding. D．Teacher resignation.
6．Which of the following words can best describe Zhang Guimei?
A．Determined. B．Pessimistic. C．Economical. D．Outspoken.
7．What’s the main idea of the text?
A．A free high school for girls was successfully set up.
B．A woman with illnesses faces ups and downs in life.
C．The gender gap in education in rural China is bridged.
D．A woman’s devotion to girls’ education finally paid off.
The rich land of the Nile delta is being eroded along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast at an astonishing rate, in some parts estimated at 100 metres per year. In the past, land washed away from the coastline by the currents of the Mediterranean Sea used to be replaced by sediment brought down to the delta by the River Nile, but this is no longer happening.
Up to now, people have blamed this loss of delta land on the two large Aswan dams in the south of Egypt, which hold back almost all of the sediment that used to flow down the river. Before the dams were built, the Nile flowed freely carrying huge quantities of sediment. But when the Aswan dams were constructed to provide electricity and irrigation, and to protect the huge population centre of Cairo from annual flooding and drought, most of the sediment with its natural fertilizer accumulated up above the dam in the southern upstream half of Lake Nasser, instead of passing down to the delta.
Now, however, there turns out to be more to the story. It appears that the sediment-free water picks up sand as it erodes the river bed and banks on the 800-kilometre trip to Cairo. Daniel Jean Stanley of the Smithsonian Institute noticed that water samples taken in Cairo indicated that the river sometimes carries more than 850 grams of sediment per cubic metre of water — almost half of what it carried before the dams were built.
International environmental organizations are beginning to pay closer attention to the region, partly because of the problems of erosion and pollution of the Nile delta, but mainly because they fear the impact this situation could have on the whole Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
But there are no easy solutions. In the immediate future, Stanley believes that one solution would be to make artificial floods to flush out the delta waterways, in the same way that natural floods did before the construction of the dams. He says, however, that in the long term an alternative process such as desalination may have to be used to increase the amount of water available.
8．What’s happening to the Nile delta?
A．The land is becoming salty. B．The land is being washed away.
C．The sediment is blocked in. D．The sediment is brought down.
9．How does the author develop Paragraphs 2 & 3 when analyzing the reason?
A．By quotation. B．By telling a story. C．By comparison. D．By citing an example.
10．What is international environmental organizations’ main concern?
A．Rapid erosion. B．Incredible situation. C．Severe pollution. D．Unhealthy ecosystem.
11．What is the author’s attitude towards the solution to the problem?
A．Confident. B．Questioning. C．Convinced. D．Responsible.
A new study, published in Psychological Science, finds that people who think they can learn from their mistakes have a different brain reaction to mistakes than people who think intelligence is fixed.
“One big difference between people who think intelligence is malleable and those who think intelligence is fixed is how they respond to mistakes,” says Jason S. Moser, of Michigan State University. Studies have found that people who think intelligence is malleable say things like, “When the going gets tough, I put in more effort.” or “If I make a mistake, I try to learn and figure it out.” On the other hand, people who think that they can't get smarter will not take opportunities to learn from their mistakes.
For this study, Moser and his colleagues gave participants a task that was easy to make a mistake on. They were supposed to identify the middle letter of a five-letter series like “MMMMM”, “MMNMM” or “NNMNN”. Sometimes the middle letter was the same as the other four, and sometimes it was different.
While doing the task, the participants wear a cap on his or her head that records electrical activity in the brain. When someone makes a mistake, their brain makes two quick signals: an initial response that indicates something has gone wrong—the “Oh, crap” response, as Moser calls it—and a follow-up signal that indicates an attempt to correct the mistake.
A bigger second signal was displayed in the participants who were better able to recover from making a mistake—that is, those who believed that they could learn from such a mistake—than in the participants who had negative feelings about a mistake and believed that their failure was due to their own shortcomings.
“This research might help us understand why exactly the two types of individuals show different behaviors after mistakes and could help in training people to believe that they can work harder and learn more, by showing how their brain is reacting to mistakes,” Moser says.
12．What does the underlined word “malleable” mean in the second paragraph?
A．Unchanged. B．Flexible.
C．Unimportant. D．Difficult.
13．If a student thinks her intelligence is fixed, what will she say?
A．“It’s not worth bothering to try harder.”
B．“Come on, though I’ve failed this time.”
C．“I want to know why I failed this exam.”
D．“I do like the feelings the failure brings.”
14．What is the significance of the research findings?
A．To advise people to respond to mistakes.
B．To inspire people to learn from mistakes.
C．To promote people's blame on themselves.
D．To indicate people’s difference in behavior.
15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A．Oh, crap! B．Waste of effort!
C．What a pity! D．Never give up!
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● Global Awareness Activities
Develop a sense of natural care and global awareness in students through the “IBS LOVE EARTH PROJECT" which allows kindergarten campers to creatively design their own toys out of recycled materials.
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21．What is unique about IBS Adventure Camp?
A．It offers activities on a daily basis.
B．It aims to train future group leaders.
C．It focuses on campers' academic performance.
D．It provides learning experiences at the Dusit Zoo.
22．Which programme aims to develop students' research capabilities?
A．Academic Improvement B．IBS Educational Games
C．IBS Young Genius Scientists D．Global Awareness Activities
23．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To advertise a school camp. B．To broaden students' horizons.
C．To introduce an academic journey. D．To develop campers' integrated skills.
The race skywards began in America. In the late 1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective. Like all major shifts in architecture, the trend was supported by engineering. The development of steel frames made it easier to build tall. The invention of the lift, meanwhile, made living in higher floors far more convenient.
Though similar in shape, today's skyscrapers look little like those built in the first half of the 20th century. This is mostly thanks to the curtain wall. Postwar developments in manufacturing (制造) meant that huge sheets of glass could be produced quickly and uniformly, and the curtain wall soon became the front of high-rises. As well as allowing for greater floor space and more natural light, glass surfaces help buildings bear greater wind loads.
There are now 191 completed skyscrapers that are at least 300 meters tall. But that doesn't mean our cities will grow taller indefinitely. While each additional story adds sellable floor space, construction costs also rise. All buildings reach a point where adding an extra floor will cost more money than it generates.
This reality can certainly be felt in America. Though skyscrapers began as a US phenomenon and continued increasing there in the 1960s and 1970s, the Middle East and Asia now dominate high-rise construction. This is partly due to the lower construction costs in Asian and other non-Western countries. However, it may also demonstrate that skyscrapers are about more than the return on investment---they are a matter of branding. And in some cities, building tall can be a necessity.
The next big challenge facing architects goes beyond height: At a time when buildings and their construction account for more than a third of the world's energy consumption and contribute about 40% of greenhouse gas emission (排放)，there are new environment-friendly costs to consider.
24．What caused the race skywards in America in the late 1800s?
A．The expansion of the city land.
B．The preference for higher floors.
C．The development of engineering.
D．The decreased price of steel frames.
25．What's the function of the curtain wall?
A．To beautify the skyscrapers.
B．To reflect more natural light.
C．To make skyscrapers more secure.
D．To promote manufacturing industry.
26．"This reality" in Paragraph 4 probably refers to the fact that ________.
A．191 skyscrapers have been completed
B．cities limit the height of tall buildings
C．cities are desperate to create a brand of skyscrapers
D．profits decrease with buildings reaching certain heights
27．According to the last paragraph, many skyscraper architects will have to_____
A．lower construction costs
B．reduce carbon emission
C．define energy consumption
D．research greenhouse effects
When you're feeling low or even a little depressed, what do you want to do? The answer for most of us is not very much. Our natural response to a bad mood is to rest with our comfort of choice and hibernate (蛰伏) a bit.
But according to new science, the best way to fight off the depression is to force yourself to get out there and do something new. You might have to drag yourself off the sofa, but this research shows you'll be happier for the effort.
For the study, the research followed the daily movements of 122 study subjects, using the location-tracking features of their phones for three to four months. They also sent subjects regular text messages asking them to report on their mood.
The scientists discovered the more people visited new and different locations, the happier they felt both that day and the next. Variety and novelty seem to lift our mood. “We also find that if we feel better today, we're likely to move around and have more novel experiences and have more experiential diversity the following day," study coauthor and NYU psychology professor Catherine Hartley said.
"These results suggest a reciprocal link between the novel and diverse experiences we have during our daily exploration of our physical environments and our subjective sense of well-being." Hartley commented.
This isn't the first time science has linked new experiences with positive brain benefits. Previous studies have shown that new and challenging experiences light up learning centers in the brain. Just as experience has probably taught you, you learn a lot faster when you get outside your comfort zone. If you've been stuck at home a lot lately, it's no shock that you feel lazy. Your brain is missing out on the novelty and exploration it desires. The good news is, if you can force yourself to do something new, you'll feel you can grow smarter.
28．According to new science, what should we do to lift our spirits?
A．Explore the outside world B．Have a complete rest
C．Choose to enjoy our hobbies D．Stay in the comfort zone
29．How did the researchers conduct the study?
A．By phoning the subjects.
B．By analyzing the subjects' locations.
C．By referring to previous relevant studies.
D．By tracking the subjects' movements and moods.
30．“A reciprocal link" in Paragraph 5 means a link that proves ________.
A．strong but temporary B．weak and indirect
C．beneficial to each other D．suitable for each other
31．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A．Novelty improves learning effectiveness.
B．It's harmful to get stuck at home too long.
C．Your brain desires novelty and exploration.
D．Exploration is linked with positive emotions.
I wonder if I'm getting to be transparent. I can see waiters, but they can't see me. Ticket agents look right through me at the person next in line. I have the same feeling when I try to catch the attention of salesgirls, taxi drivers and my wife.
I'm substantial enough, maybe a little too substantial in places. And there's an undeniable air of authority about the way I stride (阔步) into a restaurant, pull my neck tie into place and signal the headwaiter. The headwaiter's glance sweeps my way, then comes to rest on a section of flowered wallpaper directly behind me. He considers it for a moment, and looks away. Five minutes later I manage to catch his eye. He strides in my direction, takes a menu from the pile at my elbow (肘) and walks back across the room. Another 10 minutes pass, and our eyes meet head-on. His face lights and he hurries toward me, saying to the couple right beside me: "This way, please."
Maybe I could arouse interest by pulling off the tablecloth. Maybe the best plan is to get up and start out of the restaurant without paying---a trick which never fails to earn me the whole attention of every waiter in the place.
On the other hand, people have no trouble making me out when I don't want them to. I never can avoid a friend who's been having a little bad luck lately and who would like to borrow some money. I'll spot him half a block away, and cross the street to the other side. He crosses at the same time. I stop and stare at a store window until he has passed, but his eye encounters mine in the reflection of the glass. I lend him the money, but from the moment on he can't see me.
32．What can we learn about the author from paragraphs 2 and 3?
A．He cares about his appearance. B．He feels ignored by the waiter.
C．He usually flees without paying. D．He often puts on an air of pride.
33．In his opinion, the author can be seen when ________.
A．expected to offer help B．enjoying others' service
C．caught borrowing money D．suffering a little bad luck
34．What's the tone of the passage?
A．Serious. B．Humorous.
C．Cautious. D．Anxious,
35．Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?
A．I'm a nobody B．There is nowhere to hide
C．Am I a reliable friend? D．Has anybody seen me lately?
阅读选择【山东省2021-2022学年高三10月“山东学情”联考】
Cologne, Germany
The chocolate capital of Germany, Cologne is the home of the Stollwerck chocolate company. For the 150th anniversary of the company, museum exhibit was created to celebrate their history. Since then, the exhibit has grown into an entire museum. The Imhoff Stollwerck museum has interactive exhibits, samples and a giant chocolate fountain.
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Tain L'Hermitage is the home of the world-renowned chocolate producer, Valrhona. A great stop is the Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolate, a school that teaches professional chefs, chocolatiers and caterers. They even host a three-day course that teaches amateurs how to make desserts.
Hershey, America
Dubbed "the Sweetest Place on Earth", the town originally called Derry Church was renamed Hershey in 1906 due to the popularity of Hershey chocolates. Chocolate-town has branded itself as an American chocolate center and some popular chocolate attractions include Hershey's Chocolate World, The Hershey Story Museum and The Chocolate Spa.
Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland consumes more chocolate per person than any other country, and with world-renowned companies like Cailler-Nestle, Lindt and Sprungli calling it home it's no wonder. Zurich is the heart of chocolate production in the country. For a truly unique experience, the Swiss Travel System, along with Cailler-Nestle, offers an excursion on ''The Swiss Chocolate Train''. The train departs from Montreux and makes a stop in Gruyeres where Gruyere cheese is made before finally arriving in Broc where guests get a tour of the Cailler-Nestle factory.
21．Which best suits chocolate lovers who enjoy making chocolates by themselves?
A．Cologne, German B．Tain L'Hermitage, France
C．Hershey, America D．Zurich, Switzerland
22．Why does chocolate lovers choose Switzerland?
A．To learn how to making chocolates.
B．To enjoy the world of chocolates.
C．To pay a visit to chocolate plant.
D．To have some interactive fun.
23．What do the places have in common?
A．They host big displays.
B．They are located in Europe.
C．They are noted for their chocolates.
D．They are favored by desserts lovers.
Wherever on the globe she may be, humanitarian Nyamayaro keeps close to her native Africa by carrying a yellow dress. ''It reminds me of the bright, beautiful African sky I used to see in my small village,'' she tells People. Nyamayaro's life path wasn't always so high-profile. Growing up, she assumed she'd spent her life contributing to her village, and farming in the fields like the other women around her. But a chance encounter with a United Nations worker that came amid a severe drought altered that path forever.
''I will never forget that day,'' Nyamayaro says. ''A child dies from hunger every five seconds, and I almost became one of those children. A severe drought had hit our village when I turned 8 years old and suddenly, my paradise changed overnight and there was nothing to eat or drink. I thought I was going to die. It felt like there was no way of getting out of this. But then this incredible thing happened, an African, who was a United Nations humanitarian, found me, and gave me a bowl of porridge that saved my life.'' The chance encounter provided more than just lifesaving nourishment-it opened the doors as to what could be possible for her, who immediately set her sights on working for the United Nations just like her savior.
''I thought I want to be like her, so that one day I can change the lives of others. I'm so grateful for that moment which was very devastating, because it gave my life so much meaning and purpose. The woman showed me what was possible. Sometimes one moment can really change your entire life.''
Just as the United Nations worker opened her eyes to opportunities previously unknown, Nyamayaro hopes girls from Africa can do the same for children growing up in villages just like her, as she knows her story is not unique.
24．Why is a yellow dress mentioned in paragraph 1?
A．It stands for her bright future.
B．It highlights her personal preference.
C．It is related to the scenery of her hometown.
D．It is the lucky color of her hometown.
25．Why did Nyamayaro want to be a humanitarian?
A．To get rid of the poverty as soon as possible.
B．To shoulder the responsibility of helping others.
C．To seek for chances to broaden her mind.
D．To set an example for the whole country.
26．What does Nyamayaro's career story tell us?
A．Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B．Success means getting person's desires satisfied.
C．Ups and downs make one strong.
D．Where there's a will there's a way.
27．Where is this passage most likely from?
A．A magazine. B．A novel.
C．A brochure. D．A guidebook.
As of 2020, the world's biggest lithium-ion (锂离子) battery is hooked up to the Southern California power grid and can provide 250 million watts of power, or enough to power about 250,000 homes. But it's actually not the biggest battery in the world: these lakes are.
Wait - how can a pair of lakes be a battery? To answer that question, it helps to define a battery: it's simply something that stores energy and releases it on demand. The lithium-ion batteries that power our phones, laptops, and cars are just one type. They store energy in lithium ions.
How do the two lakes store and release energy? First, one is 300 meters higher than the other. Electricity power pumps that move billions of liters of water from the lower lake to the higher one. This stores the energy by giving the water extra gravitational potential energy. Then, when there's high demand for electricity, valves (阀门) open, releasing the stored energy by letting water flow downhill to power 6 giant turbines that can generate 3 billion watts of power for 10 hours.
Unfortunately, neither of the giant batteries we've talked about so far is big enough to power multiple cities. The two lakes setup requires specific geography, takes up a lot of land, and has high upfront costs to build. The giant lithium-ion battery in California can power about 250,000 homes, yes, but only for an hour. Lithium-ion batteries also require certain heavy metals to make. These resources are limited, and mining them causes environmental damage. Inventors all over the world are rising to the challenge of making batteries that can meet our needs - many of them even weirder than the two lakes.
28．Why is the world's biggest lithium-ion battery mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A．To make a comparison.
B．To introduce the topic.
C．To stress its importance.
D．To declare a fact.
29．Which statement is true according to the passage?
A．With the help of the pumps, the two lakes store energy.
B．The water flow by itself to release the stored energy.
C．The two lakes setup is able to power multiple cities.
D．Lithium-ion batteries are environmentally friendly.
30．What will most probably be talked about in the following paragraph?
A．Inventors' worries. B．Inventors' efforts.
C．Stranger batteries. D．New challenges.
31．Which is the best title for the passage?
A．Battery Inventors Face New Challenges.
B．The World's Biggest Battery Looks Nothing Like a Battery
C．Giant Batteries Fail to Meet Our Needs.
D．Newly-invented Batteries.
The pandemic has required many people to make difficult judgments. Politicians have had to decide which restrictions to impose on citizens' behavior and individuals were forced to assess how much personal risk to take.
Good judgment is a quality everyone would like to have. But it is remarkably difficult to define precisely, and many people are not sure whether they personally possess it. Sir Andrew Likierman of the London Business School has spent a long time talking to leaders in a wide range of fields in an effort to create a framework for understanding judgment.
First he had to define the word. He suggests that judgment is ''the combination of personal qualities with relevant knowledge and experience to form opinions and make decisions''. The degree of judgment required tends to increase as people take on more responsibility. For a chief executive, the proportion of decisions involving judgment is high. Deciding not to take action is also a judgment with potentially serious consequences.
Some people think that good judgment is inborn. Sir Andrew accepts that some individuals are born with the ability to listen, be self-aware and better understand other people: all qualities that make good judgment easier. Others may have the wrong sort of characteristics; a tendency to ignore others, stick to rules irrespective of context, rush into action without reflection and struggle to make up their minds.
As artificial intelligence gets used for more and more routine tasks in the service sector, exercising judgment may be one of the only areas where humans retain an edge over machines. This is far from certain, however. With enough practice, machines may be able to display the equivalent of good judgment. But then, perhaps humans can be taught, too. In the long run, one of the trickiest aspects of human judgment may be knowing precisely when to let machines make decisions and when to leave it to people.
32．Which of the following situation DOESN'T need a person's judgment?
A．Politicians decide restrictions imposed on citizens' behavior.
B．A person assesses what action to take in face of difficulties.
C．A student decides not to work out a math problem.
D．A farmer feels hurt when bitten by a snake.
33．Which statement is true about Sir Andrew Likierman?
A．He talked to leaders with good judgment for his study.
B．He thinks people are born with good judgment.
C．He thinks being self-aware helps with good judgment.
D．He thinks people with the ability to listen have good judgment.
34．What may artificial intelligence be able to do according to the passage?
A．to make decisions freely B．to finish any tasks
C．to display good judgment D．to leave decisions to humans
35．Which of the following could replace the underlined phrase?
A．have an advantage over B．take the place of
C．perform worse than D．stand up to
阅读选择【湖北省黄冈市2021-2022学年高三上学期9月调研】
How safe in personal information on your computer or cellphone? Not very safe, potentially. Despite this, there are some simple steps you can take to make your online experience safer.
Manage passwords
What we pick as passwords and how we manage them are important, according to Murat Kantarcioglu, professor and director at the Data Security and Privacy Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas. First, passwords should never include your personal information. Ideally, passwords are a combination of lowercase（小写）and uppercase（大写）letters and random characters.
It could be harder to remember, but that's why password managers are good to use for some websites. Kantarcioglu does not recommend using password manager apps for sites that have sensitive information, however. Store them in your brain.
View emails with a careful eye
Deceptive phishing（欺诈性的网络钓鱼）is one of the most common types of trick. Hackers（黑客）can make emails look like real company emails that can trick readers into clicking on dangerous links. You could end up introducing a virus to your computer or giving sensitive information to the wrong people. It's best to search for the original source of the information and find the direct link from the site instead of using the link provided in the email.
Use two factor authentication
Two-factor authentication（双重认证）adds a second level of security to an account. It's a security option that requires a password as well as an additional piece of information only the user would know. Sometimes, it's a code sent to your cellphone that has to be entered after a password. The additional feature can keep your information much safer.
1．What do we need to do with our passwords?
A．Include our personal information. B．Use some complicated English words.
C．Keep them in our mind. D．Write them down in our notebook.
2．If you don't want to be attacked by hackers, which of the following is required?
A．Searching for the original sources from the site.
B．Linking your sensitive information with your friend's.
C．Caring for the environment around you.
D．Storing some additional information in your cellphone.
3．What in the text mainly about?
A．Finding safety in a digital world.
B．Educating the teenagers how to use websites.
C．A prediction about the future of internet.
D．The security of your managed passwords.
While international travel is not an option due to the pandemic, Chinese tourists are still traveling within the country. Some people have an option for a more rural experience, though historic and natural wonders are still the priorities.
According to a recent report released by Chinese-owned Trip. com Group, one of the world's largest online travel agencies, rural tourism trips in China had increased year-on-year by more than 300 percent by March 2021.
Zhou Mingqi, founder and general manager of Shanghai Tour Guide Enterprise Management Consulting, said that Chinese people are tired of the hustle and bustle（喧嚣忙碌）of big cities and want to have unique experiences.
"There is a need to experience a different kind of life, like idyllic(田园诗般的）scenery or countryside life, to change a lifestyle on the weekend, " Zhou told CNN.
Wang Shang works for a Beijing-based company that helps organize countryside tours. She said that in one of the hotels she worked for, visitors can experience growing their own food, practice farming and learn about the region's traditional crafts and customs, CNN reported. Deng Yu, a 26-year-old tourist, likes the lifestyle very much. Working in big cities for several years, Deng told CGTN that rural trips help her not only "enjoy the landscape" but also "relieve stress by escaping the bustling city life and getting closer to nature."
Wang believes that experiencing a healthy lifestyle is another reason why city-dwellers travel to rural areas. Most of the visitors from cities are used to buying food in the supermarket. Sometimes they would worry about the food safety. But in rural areas, they can easily get healthy, fresh produce. Wang said that visitors from big cities come to buy flour, noodles, meat, eggs, honey and liquor, among other items.
The trend has also been pushed by Chinese internet influencers such as Li Ziqi, whose beautifully-shot videos of simple life in rural China have gained tens of millions of viewers.
To keep this boom going and attract more visitors, some rural areas are increasing their appeal.
"Nowadays· the rural areas in many places have indeed undergone major changes. Especially after renovating for tourism, it will become much more beautiful than in the past." Zhou told CNN.
4．What do we know about the international travel?
A．It is widespread throughout the country.
B．It declines greatly and suffers a great loss.
C．It has been replaced by rural tourism trips.
D．It is not favored by the official government.
5．Why do more Chinese people arouse interest in countryside tours?
A．They want to change a lifestyle. B．They feel like living with farmers.
C．They want to witness the good harvest. D．They hate working in big cities.
6．What can be inferred about rural areas?
A．We can learn more about traditional customs.
B．It is easier to enjoy the scenery and earn some bonus.
C．People can buy some organic and fresh produce.
D．Strangers are more likely to be employed.
7．What is the writer's attitude towards rural tourism trips?
A．Cautious. B．Negative. C．Doubtful. D．Positive.
Imagine a group of elephants trampling（重步行走）through the streets of your city. Residents in some areas of Yunnan province have recently experienced such a wild sight.
Recent video footage showing 15 wild Asian elephants roaming（漫步）the streets in a downtown area at night has gone viral. The elephants originally lived in the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in south Yunnan but started heading north in December 2020. As of June 2, the herd was nearing Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, and was showing no sign of stopping.
The herd originally consisted of 17 elephants when it left the nature reserve, but two of the animals gained access to alcohol in a village and became drunk, according to local officials. The pair was later reported to have returned to Pu'er, a city north of Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture.
Wild Asian elephants can roam up to 40 kilometers a day, and an adult eats 150 to 200 kilograms of food each day. The 15 roaming elephants have damaged 561, 333 square meters of crops and caused financial losses of nearly 6.8 million yuan on their 500-kilometer journey. Why did the elephants travel so far from their original habitat? Guo Xianming, deputy director of the research institute at the Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve, said a lack of food is the animals' main problem. Supplies of the elephants' favorite food—plume grass（蔗茅）—have fallen due to invasive plant growth.
"About two-thirds of them are now living outside reserves because the increasing forest canopy density（林冠密度） has resulted in food shortages," said Chen Mingyong, a life sciences professor at Yunnan University.
The Asian elephant population in Yunnan, their sole habitat in China, has risen from 170 in the 1970s to 300, according to the Yunnan Provincial Forestry and Grassland Administration. Since 2008, Xishuangbanna has provided a "canteen（食堂）" for wild animals—mainly Asian elephants. It provides them with bamboo, corn, bananas and sugarcane（甘蔗）. In 2017, this pilot project was expanded to double its original size in an effort to reduce friction （摩擦）between villagers and the elephants eating their crops due to food shortages. Despite "canteens" being set up, tasty food in local communities remains a big temptation（诱惑）for the elephants.
In most cases, the purpose of animal migration is to find a suitable habitat, and they can travel as far as the climate and food will support them until they reach a safe place to live, according to Zaker, a domestic reading platform. Chen suggested a possible reason behind the Yunnan herd's journey. "It's possible that this herd lost its way during the march because its leader lacked experience." said Chen.
8．What can we learn from the text?
A．The Asian elephant population has risen.
B．We should protect the elephant's original habitat.
C．The roaming elephants have caused great damage.
D．A wild Asian elephant herd from Yunnan has been heading north.
9．What's the reason why the elephants travelled so far?
A．Leaving the nature reserve. B．Reference of travelling.
C．Food shortage. D．Invasive plant growth.
10．Which of the following might be the scientist's opinion?
A．The elephant population has doubled in 30 years.
B．The elephant herd might lose its way.
C．Food supply will be more and more severe.
D．The animals will find a more suitable habitat.
11．What can be the suitable title for the text?
A．Elephants' Marching North. B．Elephants' Roaming the Street
C．Protecting Animals' habitat. D．Animals' Migration.
Are you the only child in your family? If so, do you enjoy it or do you want more siblings（兄弟姐妹）?
On May 31, a key meeting of the Communist Party of China unveiled a policy that would allow all couples to have up to three children.
The move is expected to maximize the population's role in driving economic and social growth, since this is a critical time for China to transform the world's most populous country into a powerhouse（强国）with a quality workforce, according to the National Health Commission.
The three-child policy is also expected to prevent the decline in the nation's birthrate and address the challenge of a rapidly aging population, China Daily reported.
China's annual number of newborns has fallen for four years in a row. The country's total birthrate—the average number of children born to each woman—stood at 1.3 in 2020. The number is below the rate of 2.1 that would maintain a stable population, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
The declining birthrate has also brought a sharp increase in the proportion of the population aged 60 or above, rising from 10.3 percent to 18.7 percent in the past decade. An increasingly elderly population will increase the cost of labor and the pressure on the social security net. It also means there will be a lack of young labor force. Therefore, it's not good for economic growth, according to Chen Youhua, a professor at Nanjing University.
In fact, the new birth policy is a step to further relax the family planning policy. The one-child policy was introduced in the 1970s and aimed to control the fast-growing population. Then in 2013, China allowed couples to have a second child if either parent was an only child, and in 2016, all couples were allowed to have two children.
However, not all people have shown their support for this latest policy. Many couples complained about the rising costs of raising a child. A netizen named Qinfeng commented, "High cost of education and both the physical and mental exhaustion stopped me from having more than one child." Also, many women are reluctant（不情愿的）to give birth because that could mean sacrificing their career prospects, according to Mu Guangzong, a professor at Peking University.
In that case, Mu noted that it is better to implement supporting measures with the three-child policy, such as more preferential（优惠的）policies for couples that would ease their parental burden.
12．What might NOT be the main cause for the new policy?
A．To increase the population's role.
B．To stop the declining birthrate.
C．To improve the child- care service system.
D．To address the challenge of the aging population.
13．What can be known from the text?
A．China's annual number of newborns has fallen for decades.
B．The government will protect the legal rights of women in employment.
C．Measures will be taken to improve the high-quality education.
D．The new policy allows couples to have up to three children.
14．Which of the following can replace the underlined word "implement"?
A．To carry out. B．To get along with.
C．To make use of. D．To have a command of.
15．What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A．To show his love of children healthcare.
B．To introduce the new family size policy.
C．To share his concerns about birthrate.
D．To emphasize the physical and mental exhaustion.
阅读选择【江苏省常熟市2021-2022学年高三上学期阶段性抽测一】
Explore Nice in France - how car travel makes for a memorable holiday.
A classic option to explore the celebrated city of France, such as Nice is through hard travel. Cruising through the South of France, there are museums and restaurants to experience. Visiting these attractions is most convenient with a car. As hiring a car in Nice from the airport is simple. One can sit back and drive through the wonderful country lands without a care in the world. The west side has small hills while the east extends to the Mediterranean Sea. Peaceful vineyards, quiet villages at a rich life awaits you if you drive through the countryside.
Restaurants
The kitchen delights that Nice offers are the cities chief attraction. The Cours Saleya market, offers fine delicacies while sipping the Provencal wine is another soothing experience. Overall, Coted’ Azur can be put as the gastronomic capital of France.
Beaches
Being along the coastline，Nice offers some really warm and relaxing beaches to its tourists lined with cosy seaside apartments and hotels.
Tips for Hiring a Car
Choose a car which can easily accommodate you and your family without being too big-- Traffic can be a major issue in some cities.
A GPS navigation system aids in traveling without getting lost and also helps in saving time.
Check with various number of car hire companies for the different prices so that you do not end up with an expensive package. Traveling to France has perhaps been on the wish lists of every travel-hungry person. And you can make your trip even more memorable by traveling through the country in the car.
1．What can be learned about Nice from the passage?
A．It is located far from the sea.
B．It has quiet villages and vineyards
C．It is no easy way to hire a car in Nice.
D．It offers the warmest beach to tourists.
2．When hiring a car in France, you are advised to ________
A．Choose one as big as possible.
B．Ignore the GPS navigation system.
C．Pay for your accommodation in advance.
D．Check with companies for reasonable prices.
3．This passage is intended for________
A．drivers B．travelers
C．passengers D．tour guides
Alex Elman runs a big business—something hard to imagine after she lost her sight in her twenties. But Elman says that losing her sight helped her focus on finding success.
Elman’s father planted a hillside vineyard in western Massachusetts in 1981. It’s where Elman fled during the darkest period of her life. When she was 27 years old, she went blind due to complications from Juvenile diabetes (青少年糖尿病) 17 years ago. She recalled, “I hid in my home. I hid in the place, to me, that was the safest place in the world.”
Elman is now the founder of Alex Elman Wines, a growing collection of organic wines from all around the world: Chianti from Italy, Torrontes from Argentina. Elman doesn’t work alone. Her assistant, a guide dog named Hanley, is something of a wine taster, and quite a beggar. Hanley travels to all of the wineries that Elman does, from South America to Europe.
At first, Elman resisted the idea of a seeing-eye dog. Now it’s hard to imagine her life, or her business, without him. She said, “When someone tells me something is organic and I don’t really believe it because I taste something funny on it, I’ll put it in front of his face and if he likes the wine, he’ll actually go in and sniff it. If it’s not right, he’ll turn his head away ... He gets in the dirt with me. He scratches around. He makes sure that we see earthworms and butterflies. That’s how we know that the soil is actually organic and there are no chemicals.”
Elman told CBS News she believes the loss of her vision was a gift. She said, “It allowed me to pay attention to what I thought was important and also to be able to teach people that the broken hang nail is not a big deal, you know what I mean? Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t sweat the big stuff either.”
4．What can we know about Elman from paragraph 2?
A．She suffered from juvenile diabetes from 27 years old.
B．She liked playing hide-and-seek during her childhood.
C．She lost her sight while helping with farm work in 1981.
D．She got through her hard days in the vineyard.
5．What would Elman do when she couldn’t judge the wine exactly?
A．She would make Hanley go in and sniff it. B．She would order Hanley to drink it. .
C．She would turn to Hanley for advice. D．She would have another taste herself.
6．What does “the broken hang nail” in Paragraph 5 refer to?
A．A nail which is of no use. B．A task that it hard to accomplish.
C．A disadvantage you have in your life. D．A person who is hard to deal with.
7．According to the passage, which of the following will Elman most probably agree with?
A．When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. B．The eye is blind if the mind is absent.
C．A single tree does not make a forest. D．There is no royal road to success.
Every time we get on a plane, we’re asked to either turn off our phones or change them to flight mode—it’s for “security reasons”.But according to The Conversation website, having to turn our phones off on a plane is “a service issue, not a safety one”.When we speak on our phones in the air, they can cause interference to the aircraft’s radios and pilots can hear this interference in their headphones.“It’s the same noise you’ll be familiar with, if you put your mobile too close to a speaker,” the Mirror noted.“It is not safety-critical, but is annoying for sure.” Though speaking on a phone during a flight isn’t dangerous, from the viewpoint of service, it isn’t still a good idea.
When we make or receive a call on the ground, we connect to a cell tower that deals with all calls within an 80-kilometer radius (半径).As we move from place to place we are “handed on” to different cell towers.As US scientist Sven Bilen explains, for this system to work, there are “built-in” expectations:There shouldn’t be too many “handoffs” and people shouldn’t be traveling faster than car speeds.“Of course, phone users should be close to the ground.” he added.If we were to make phone calls while we flew, however, none of these expectations would be met.And even worse, our cellphones would stop working.
But now things are beginning to change.If we still can’t speak during a flight, we can use other phone functions.For example, Airbus A330 of Emirates Airlines has inflight WiFi to make passengers send and receive short messages in the air.In the future, as Bilen points out, it may be possible for air travelers to make and receive calls freely.The breakthrough could be “pico cells”, which are small cell towers on the plane itself.There would no longer be connections made between phones and the ground and therefore there would be no danger of disruption to phone service.
One day, perhaps, we will be chatting in the air as much as we chat on the ground.
8．Why are passengers required to turn off their phones on a plane?
A．Because using phones will pose a threat to their safety.
B．Because using phones may cause annoying noise to pilots.
C．Because turning off phones can ensure passengers a better service.
D．Because phones will fail to be connected to the cell tower when in the air.
9．How many “build-in” expectations are mentioned by Sven Bilen to help make a phone call?
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
10．What can we infer from the passage?
A．People should travel slower than airplane speeds to make a phone call successfully.
B．Passengers are likely to make or receive phone calls freely on a plane in the future.
C．“Pico cells” has been applied by airlines to provide passengers with good phone service.
D．Passengers can receive calls on Airbus A330 of Emirates Airlines with the help of inflight WiFi.
11．Where is the text most likely from?
A．A science fiction. B．A travel journal. C．A guidebook. D．A magazine.
Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe the parent of a preschooler in your family just called to say they need extra help with child care, and a sick neighbor wants to know if you can pick up some groceries for her. Meanwhile, your best friend keeps calling in need of someone to open up to.
In less stressful times, perhaps, you’d have jumped to help out and lend an ear. But after months of social isolation (孤立), coping with work demands, and caring for loved ones, the balance has started to tip. Suddenly your own need for emotional support is outweighing your capacity for kindness.
That’s understandable, and OK. If you’re feeling insensitive or overburdened these days in response to another’s pain or request for help, that doesn’t make you unkind. What you’re feeling could instead be what we mental health professionals call “compassion fatigue (同情疲劳)”. Anxiety, sadness, and low self-worth can also be symptoms of this sort of emotional tiredness, the American Institute of Stress notes. Often we associate this stress condition with health care workers, but the American Psychological Association warns that anyone who continually cares for others or who witnesses others’ sufferings is also at risk.
Research shows compassion fatigue can be successfully treated—with stress-reduction techniques, such as meditation, as well as with specific treatment. The key is learning how to recognize the symptoms so that you can get help.
When the two of us—a psychologist and a social worker—feel like we have “nothing left to give,” supporting our own sad friends or caring for a sick relative can feel like running a marathon with aching muscles. But showing sympathy—and avoiding emotional burnout—doesn’t have to be painful for anyone. As Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki notes in his book The War for Kindness, “empathy (共情) is a skill we can all strengthen through effort.”
12．Which of the following is “compassion fatigue”?
A．The guilt after refusing to help your neighbors.
B．The loneliness without getting emotional support.
C．The anxiety from failing to be successfully treated.
D．The sadness from seeing people suffering from cancers.
13．What can we learn from the passage?
A．People are unable to offer help when they’re stressed.
B．Showing no sympathy for others’ sufferings is unacceptable.
C．Whoever cares for others will suffer from emotional tiredness.
D．Those constantly attending to others may experience compassion fatigue.
14．What does this passage try to convey?
A．Compassion fatigue can be easily treated.
B．Avoiding emotions causes pain to everyone.
C．The skill of showing sympathy can be built up.
D．Experts can do nothing about compassion fatigue.
15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．Helping Hands Need A Break
B．Sympathy Is What We Can Acquire
C．Stress Symptoms Need Recognizing
D．Psychologists and Social Workers In Danger