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Zheng Xiaohui, a Chinese student in Milan, Italy, has performed dozens of erhu performances on the street, spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world, CCTV News reported.
Zheng comes from Shandong Province and arrived in Italy in 2021. She is studying for a master's degree in Milan.
She has been playing erhu 1 she was 9, winning prizes in many national music competitions. Since April 2023, Zheng has been performing on the street during her free time, and now does three or four shows a month.
She prepares for every erhu performance2 , dressing in Chinese hanfu, and tuning her musical instrument for optimal (最佳的) play. Her beautiful music attracts many pedestrians (行人) on the street. They would 3 to listen and applaud, showing a great interest in the erhu she plays. Some of them said that it was their first time coming across such a wonderful music al 4 .
At first, Zheng did not plan to perform on the street, but she 5 her idea after watching a video of a violinist's street performance.
Recalling her first street performance, she was 6 at the time, but the enthusiastic (热情的)response from the audience cheered her up.
"When I played‘Goodbye, my friend', the crowd began to grow and a grandfather started to dance. Many in the audience 7 him and even I could not help swinging along with them, " Zheng said.
"I believe that Chinese music has built a 8 for cultural communication, " she said.
Talking about the 9 , Zheng looks forward to it, and said that whatever she does and wherever she lives, she will bring her erhu with her. "I hope to 10 my own special concert in the future to enable more people to learn about Chinese folk music, " she added.
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The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics was liton Tuesday in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games, in a ceremony inspired by antiquity(古代) and marked by messages of hope.
"In ancient times, the Olympic Games brought together the Greek city states, even— and in particular— during times of war, "said International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.
"Today, the Olympic Games are the only event that brings the entire world together in peaceful competition. Then as now, the Olympic athletes are sending this powerful message: yes, it is possible to compete fiercely against each other and at the same time live peacefully together under one roof, " he said.
Owing to cloud y weather, Greek actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses(女祭司) used a flame lit in a rehearsal(排练) on Monday in the 2, 600-year-old Temple of Hera, near the stadium where the Olympics were born in 776 BC.
Carrying a pot with the flame, Greek actress Mary Mina lit the torch for the bearer, 2020 Olympic rowing champion Stefanos Ntouskos.
Retired French swimmer Laure Manaudou, who won her first gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, followed as France's first torchbearer in Olympia.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo were present at the ceremony.
During the 11-day relay on Greek soil, some 600 torchbearers carried the flame over a distance of5, 000 kilometers. Then the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay started its journey in France on May 8, 2024.
The torch harks back to(使想起) the ancient Olympics, when a sacred flame burned throughout the Games. The tradition was revived (恢复) in 1936 for the Berlin Games.
(1)、Where was the sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics lit?(2)、According to Thomas Bach, what message are the Olympic athletes sending today?(3)、Who was the first Olympic torchbearer in the ceremony?(4)、How long did the 2024 Olympic Torch Relay last in Greece?(5)、Do you want to take part in the Olympic torch relay? Why or why not? -
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Every night Helen Ryvar checks the weatherforecast, lays out her running clothes, puts her running shoes by the front door, charges her phone and flashlight, and sets the alarm for 4 am. By4:15 am, she's out the door— rain or shine.
"I'm just an ordinary person doing unusual things, " saysRyvar, a single mother who runs half-marathons in a row until now before she starts work as a cleaner.
The 43-year-old Ryva r took up running in 2020. Four years later, she is a world record holder for consecutive half-marathons and an inspiration to many, all while raising money for her favorite charities. By May12, 2024, she had run one every day for 743 days.
"The runs have become the daily ongoing task, " saidRyvar, who has a 17-year-old and 15-year-old twins.
Ryva r classed herself as an" average runner" while at school and was never really into sports. Even now, she doesn't follow any special diet— just three balanced meals a day— and doesn't really care about her speed when she runs. In nearly two years of running a half-marathon each day, Ryva r says she has only had one injury(伤害).
"I found if you do it every day, you will get used to it, " she said. "Your body and mind just get used to the routine and you turn off that pity party that you had with yourself and get on with it. " But she says it's important to run at the same time every day— in her case, before her kids wake up.
Also, her advice is fairly simple: drink plenty of water; have a balanced diet and early nights; and try out magnesium(镁) salt baths.
"Form a habit, " she says. "If you're not comfortable doing it by yourself, join a group. Sign up for a race and try your best. When you have a goal, it makes a big difference. "
Ryvar's goal is to reach 1, 000 consecutive half-marathons. She would get to that milestone (里程碑) onJanuary 24, 2025.
(1)、How does the writer start the passage?A、By using Helen's words. B、By telling Helen's experience. C、By following the order of time. D、By writing about Helen's daily routine.(2)、What does the underlined word "consecutive" mean in the passage?A、连续的 B、间隔的 C、耗时的 D、短暂的(3)、Which of the following is TRUEabout Helen Ryvar?A、She loves to run at the same speed. B、She was badly hurt again and again. C、She runs to raise money for the charities. D、She was good at running as a student.(4)、Which paragraphs tell Helen's advice to runners?A、Paragraphs 4—6. B、Paragraphs 5—7. C、Paragraphs 6—8. D、Paragraphs 7—9.(5)、What's the best title for the passage?A、A woman cleaner's daily tasks B、A mom of three teenage children C、A guide to training for a half-marathon D、A mom running a half-marathon every day -
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An eight-year-old chess prodigy (天才) madehistory as the youngest player to defeat achess grandmaster in a classical tournament game on February 18, 2024.
The youngster, Ashwath Kaushik, who lives in Singapore, achieved the feat(功绩) after beating Poland's Jacek Stopa, 37, in round four of the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.
The previous record had been set earlier this year by then eight-year-old Leonid Ivanovic from Serbia— who became the first player under the age of nine to beat a grandmaster in a classical game—— but Ashwath was five months younger than the Serbian when he beat Stopa.
"It felt really exciting and amazing! I didn't give up, especially when I was worse at one point. But I finally managed to come back from that, " Kaushik said after beating Stopa.
Born in India, Ashwath has already made a name for himself after winning a number of youth tournaments around the world— notably becoming the World Under-8Rapid champion in 2022. Ashwath wants to make it to the very top of the game.
In an interview, Ashwath's father said, "There isn't really any sports tradition in our families. And we sometimes stumble in search of the right pathway for him. " Ashwath's father added neither he nor his wife has a history of playing chess and that it was a surprise to see his son, who he says practices around seven hours a day, become such a chess prodigy. The boy learned the rules of the game at the age of four. "He picked it up on his own, playing with his grandparents, " his father said. "Every day is a new discovery!"
(1)、Where did Kaushik beat Stopa?A、In India. B、In Serbia. C、In Singapore. D、In Switzerland.(2)、How did Kaushik feel about beatingStopa?A、He felt that it was a pity. B、He felt proud of his game. C、He was a little angry with himself. D、He wasn't satisfied with what he did.(3)、What does the underlined word" stumble" mean in the passage?A、Become excited. B、Have good ideas. C、Make mistakes. D、Forget our names.(4)、Which of the following is TRUEabout Kaushik?A、He learned to play chess by himself. B、He became a chess grandmaster in2022. C、He was younger than Leonid and once beat Leonid. D、His father spent about seven hours a day teaching him.(5)、Which of the following is the best word to describe Kaushik?A、Careful. B、Well-educated. C、Talented. D、Honest. -
5、If you want it bad enough, anything can become asport. Would you love to try out any of the weirdest(最离奇的) sports listed below?
Toe wrestling (掰脚趾) is one of the weirdest sports. Competitive toe wrestling contests run similarly to arm wrestling. Competitors compete with bare feet, interlock their toes, and fight to push their opponent's foot flat to the floor. Every year the toe wrestling world championships take place in Welton, England. There are classifications for men, women, and youths.
Fireball soccer is a game in which players use balls made from coconuts. For about a week before the match, these coconut balls are put into gasoline(汽油) to make them easy to burn for the game. Fireball soccer is played without shoes and many Indonesian students play this particular game to welcome the month of Ramadan(斋月).
Dog surfing began in San Diego and has since expanded throughout America and Australia. To take part in it, you have to teach your dog to ride the waves on a surfboard beside you while remaining upright. And considering how much it takes for a person to confidently stand on a surfboard, teaching your dog to do so might not be a walk in the park.
The origin of the caber toss (抛杆赛) may be traced back to Scotland, where people discovered that throwing big wooden poles a certain distance offered tons of enjoyment. The icing on the cake is that players are required to wear kilts(苏格兰短裙) while tossing the caber. However, that's not a problem for the Scots, and we admire them for that!
(1)、Which of the following is NOT true about to e wrestling?A、It's similar to arm wrestling. B、It is held in Welton every year. C、It takes place on a table or desk. D、It's a game for men, women and youths.(2)、What do fireball soccer and toe wrestling have in common?A、The games are played outside. B、Coconuts are prepared first. C、Players must take their shoes off. D、Competitors should be very strong.(3)、Dog surfing is popular in ____.A、England B、Indonesia C、Austria D、America and Australia(4)、The underlined part" The icing on the cake" means something that ____A、gets a person to feel at home B、is usually eaten at a birthday party C、might upset someone or cause trouble D、makes a good experience even better(5)、In which section of the newspaper can we read the passage?A、Sports. B、Health. C、Culture. D、Travel. -
6、阅读短文,从方框中选出合适的单词,并用其适当形式填空,使短文完整、连贯。
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Put down your phone, turn off the computer, and forget aboutthose clothes on the floor and the dirty plates in the kitchen. it's time for"niksen".
This is one of the most recent wellness trends (趋势), and it sounds like one of the . "Niksen" means"doing nothing". It comes from the Dutch word"niks", which "nothing", and it has become quite popular. Some gyms in the UK have even begun"niksen" classes.
But while"niksen" does sound like the easiest thing in the world to do, many people say that because our lives are so busy, switching off(不再想着) is quite hard.
Olga Mecking has written a book about it, and she says it's different from meditation (冥想). When we meditate, we're concentrating on breathing or our , but"niksen" really means doing nothing. "It's about letting mind wander wherever it wants to go, " says Mecking.
The idea is time without any purpose, according to Carolien Hamming, a stress expert from the Netherlands. However, there is no right or wrong way to"niks"— that's the verb some people use to talk about their time spent doing nothing. And it may take some practice to get used tonothing, the expert says. Megan Cannon, a social worker in the US, said that you can begin by looking at a tree, and then just"let the thoughts where they will". There might not be a purpose to that time you spend doing nothing, but who enjoy"niksen" think it can help with stress and burnout(精疲力竭).
So the next time you're sitting doing nothing at all, you don't have to feel lazy and just say you're doing"niksen".
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A large Swedish study has found an unexpected finding about people diagnosed with an excessive (过度的)fear of serious illness. It found they are likely to 1 earlier than people who are not as concerned about their health.
Hypochondriasis (疑病症), now called illness anxiety disorder, is an unusual condition with symptoms (症状) that go beyond average health worries. People with the disorder are unable to lose their fears 2 they've already paid doctor visits. Some may change doctors repeatedly. Others may 3 medical care.
Dr Jonathan E. Alpert of Montefiore Medical Center in New York said, "Many of us are mild(轻微的) hypochondriacs. But there are also people on the other extreme side of it who live in a continuous state of worry and suffering and are 4 thinking about having a serious illness. "
People with the disorder are suffering and"it's important to take it seriously and treat 5 ", saidAlpert.
The researchers have found that people with the diagnosis have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes, particularly suicide(自杀). Continuing 6 and its effects on the body could explain some of the difference.
David Mataix-Cols of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden led the research. "We got 7 , "he said, "because the Swedish classification (分类) system for diseases has a separate entry for hypochondriasis. "
Older research had suggested the risk of suicide might be lower for people with the condition, butMataix-Cols said that it wouldn't be 8 . In the study, the risk of suicide death was four times higher for people with the condition.
Alpert said referring(把······送往) an excessively anxious 9 to mental health professionals takes care. Patients can be offended(冒犯) because they feel they are being accused(指责) of imagining symptoms. Alpert 10 , "… luckily, there are good treatments. "
(1)A 、 die B 、 sleep C 、 eat D 、 wake(2)A 、 because B 、 although C 、 until D 、 whether(3)A 、 prefer B 、 hate C 、 attend D 、 avoid(4)A 、 never B 、 already C 、 always D 、 nearly(5)A 、 her B 、 it C 、 you D 、 him(6)A 、 success B 、 work C 、 shame D 、 stress(7)A 、 lonely B 、 crazy C 、 lucky D 、 lovely(8)A 、 correct B 、 friendly C 、 common D 、 strange(9)A 、 researcher B 、 patient C 、 scientist D 、 doctor(10)A 、 asked B 、 agreed C 、 added D 、 replied -
8、阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯。
Bryan Johnson is a rich, successful businessman in the US whois trying to find a way to reverse (使反转) the aging process. He is spending around $2 million a year trying to do this. He believes human beings don't need to die.
Every day Johnson gets up at 4:30 am and goes to bed at8:30 pm. He eats three vegan meals a day, which are mostly made up of vegetables, berries and nuts.
He takes over 100 supplements (养生片剂), exercises for one hour every day, and does extra high-intensity (高强度)exercises three times a week. He also never drinks alcohol, and never eats pizza or cookies. Is it working?
They measure his health and the condition of his organs(器官). And they say he has reduced his biological(生物的) age by at least 5 years.
Johnson wasn't always so focused on his health. In his 30s, he created a payment-processing company called Braintree, and after five years of working hard to make it a success, he sold his company to PayPal for $800 million. However, he says he wasn't happy and he wasn't getting enough sleep. All that hard work left him stressed, depressed(沮丧的) and overweight.
He decided to create a system(体系) of behaviors— which he calls"Blueprint". Johnson's system has received some criticism. Some experts say that mixing so many different supplements might actually be bad for him and that his goals are unrealistic.
Speaking to Time, Johnson said, "I don't really care what people in our time and place think of me. I really care about what the 25th century thinks. "
A. He never goes out in the evening.
B. By then, he was a very rich man.
C. He finishes all of his meals by 11 am.
D. Well, he has a team of doctors and health experts.
E. He believes he can depend on it to live his healthiest life.
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With all our modern education and technology, we might think we're smarter than people born a century ago. But are we really?
It's not quite clear, but scientists do think that over the last century our brains have been getting bigger. A new study has found that people born in the1970s had a
6. 6% larger brain volume (容量) and 15% larger brain surface than those born in the 1930s. According to the research team, it's possible that larger brains could reduce the risk of age-related dementia—a gradual decline (衰退) in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills.
The researchers looked at MRI (磁共振成像) scans of participants in the Framingham Heart Study in theUS. This is a health survey that began in 1948 and is now looking at its third generation of participants. TheMRI scans were done between 1999 and 2019, and more than 3, 000 people were studied. As well as increased brain size, the study found that brain structures including the hippocampus (海马)— the area that deals with learning and memory— have grown in size. That's when comparing people born in the 1970s with those born in the 1930s, and when accounting for factors like increased body size.
The study's first author Charles DeCarli said larger brain structures may reflect improved brain development and improved brain health. He added, "A larger brain structure represents a larger brain reserve (储备). "This means the brain might be better able to deal with the damage that comes with getting older. This could help reduce the risk of age-related brain diseases likeAlzheimer's(阿尔茨海默病), DeCarli said.
The number of people living with Alzheimer's in theUS has been increasing since the 1970s, as the population has grown and aged. But as a percentage of population, the rate has actually been decreasing by 20% per decade.
DeCarli thinks larger brains may have had an effect on this trend, but further research is required.
(1)、What is the writer's purpose of raising a question in Paragraph 1?A、To stress the importance of education. B、To lead readers to the topic of the passage. C、To tell us to make good use of modern technology. D、To discuss what people were like a century ago.(2)、What does the underlined word"dementia" mean in the passage?A、高血压 B、糖尿病 C、痴呆 D、肺结核(3)、 Charles DeCarli agrees that ____A、a bigger brain will cause diseases easily B、a larger brain structure is helpful for our health C、the larger our brains are, the smarter we will become D、the brain size of three generations of participants hasn't changed(4)、What's the best title for the passage?A、Our brains are getting bigger and maybe healthier B、Scientists find new ways to protect us from brain diseases C、More and more people are suffering from Alzheimer's in the US D、People's brain structures in the1970s are different from those in the 1930s -
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Do you want to know something about the secret to longevity? According to the world'soldest man, the secret to his long life is luck. He said, "You either live long or you live short, and can't do much about it. "
Englishman John AlfredTinniswood, 112, has been confirmed as the new record holder by Guinness WorldRecords. It follows the death of the Venezuelan record holder, Juan Vicent e Pérez, at the age of 114 in April. Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, who was next longest-lived, died on March 31 at 112. Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, died in Spain on August 19, 2024 at the age of 117 years 168 days.
Tinniswood was presented with a certificate, an official document that is used to prove a particular fact is true, by Guinness World Records on April 4, 2024 at the care home where he lives in Southport, northwestEngland.
Bor n in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, a few months after the sinking (下沉) of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived through two world wars.
Tinniswood never smokes, rarely drinks alcohol and follows no special diet, apart from having fish and chips once a week. His main advice for staying healthy is to practice moderation (适度). "If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much— if you do too much of anything— you're going to suffer eventually, " he said.
Tinniswood said to younger generations, "Always do the best you can, whether you're learning something or teaching someone. ""Give it all you've got. Otherwise it's not worth bothering(费心) with, " he added.
(1)、According to the passage, who is the oldest living man in the world?A、Gisaburo Sonobe. B、Juan Vicent e Pérez. C、Maria Branyas Morera. D、John Alfred Tinniswood.(2)、Which of the following pictures is a"certificate"?A、B、
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(3)、In Tinniswood's opinion, the secret to his long life is ____ .①luck
②a special diet
③moderation
④the right state of mind
A、①② B、②③ C、①③ D、③④(4)、What is the last paragraph mainly about?A、The best way to learn something well. B、Tinniswood's advice for younger people. C、Tinniswood's dream of becoming a good teacher. D、The good manners you should have when bothering others. -
11、Are you just looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish? Coconut chicken is a perfect choice!
✔What Is the History of Coconut Chicken?
Coconut chicken has been a popular dish in Chinese restaurants for many years. It can be found on menus as an appetizer (开胃菜) and main course. This dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal, perfect for any occasion!
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Coconut chicken is a high-protein dish that helps children and adults grow and stay fit. This dish is also high in fiber (纤维), which can benefit your heart health and digestive system. This delicious Asian dish is low in fat. Eating a health y diet with this dish is essential in maintaining your weight and assisting(帮助) in weight loss!
✔The Negative Aspects of Coconut Chicken
This food is high in calories, and it contains high levels of sodium (钠) per serving, which can increase your risk of hypertension (高血压) and other health problems if eaten too often. This dish does not contain any vegetables, which could lead to high unhealthy fats and calories.
✔The Effect of Coconut Chicken on Your Body
Coconut chicken is beneficial to the body. However, it can be harmful to your health if you eat a large amount of it, so it is important to eat this dish in moderation. Be sure also to eat plenty of vegetables with your coconut chicken to make a well-rounded (全面的) and healthy meal.
(1)、How does the writer lead us into the topic?A、By giving an example. B、By listing numbers. C、By telling the differences. D、By asking a question.(2)、Which of the following can be the best to put into the blank ▲ ?A、The Positive Aspects of CoconutChicken B、The Process of Cooking CoconutChicken C、The Importance of MaintainingYour Weight D、The Advice on Eating a HealthyDiet(3)、According to the passage, if you eat certain food "in moderation", you should ____.A、eat it with friends B、not eat too much of it C、never eat it at home D、eat it as often as possible(4)、In which section of the newspaper can we read the passage?A、Fashion. B、Culture. C、Food. D、Science. -
12、 阅读短文,根据短文内容在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空,使短文完整、连贯。
Luo Haixiang is a 55-year-old village doctor who has been working at a community clinic (诊所) in Baigu Village inGuizhou Province for 38 years. After (graduate) from medical school in 1986, Luo returned home and served as a village doctor.
This year, more than 140 of her fellow villagers have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and there are nine with diabetes (糖尿病). In addition, more than 200 elderly people (give) health examinations once a year.
To keep them healthy, Luo chooses to conduct public health services by visiting villagers during the early morning and late evening hours, these are the times when most of the villagers are likely to be home.
Currently, she goes out for home visits about four times a week, and sometimes she has to go out every day (provide) public health services.
"The (busy) work throughout the year is still conducting public health services, " she said. "In remote mountainous areas, the distances between households are very far. "
To make home visits easier, Luo Haixiang bought a car five years ago.
"Now it's much more convenient, " she said.
Village doctors are playing a key role in the healthcare of China's rural areas. They travel door to door to answer patients' calls, (especial) those who live in hard-to-reach small villages. Mountainous and hilly areas account for 92. 5 percent of Guizhou Province's total land area.
In China, there are over 1. 3 million village doctors Luo. They are considered health guardians(守卫者) in towns and villages, offering emergency(紧急的) response and medical support.
Besides diagnosing common (ill), their main responsibilities include managing the health of patients with chronic(慢性的) conditions, handling infectious(传染的) disease reports and conducting health check-ups for elderly.
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Liu Lingli, 51, was born in Hengyang, Hunan Province in 1973. And her first interaction (互动) with 1 people was withone of her neighbors, surnamed Wang. Liu was a child then.
One day in the winter, when Liu was playing in her neighbor's house, Wang used sign language to communicate with 2 . But Liu could not understand what she was trying to say. It was Wang's husband who toldLiu that she wanted to make her a 3 , which is worn around the neck for warmth.
"Even as a child, I was moved by her kindness, and thought it would be 4 if she could speak, " Liu said. This incident left an unforgettable mark on Liu. At the age of 14, she decided to become a(n) 5 for children with hearing difficulty. She went to Nanjing Normal University of Special Education. After four years, she 6 and became a teacher at Hengyang Normal School of Special Education, and taught the Chinese language to first graders.
She remembers 7 that there were 14 students in her class, from 6 to 12 years old. Although she was only 18 at the time, she treated the students as her children, and practiced sign language in front of the mirror for one to two hours every day 8 she mastered it. With great care and 9 , she also taught the students how to wash their faces and clothes, gradually becoming the "mother" of the students.
Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and dedication(奉献), more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have 10 higher education. Her story has inspired more people to do more for disabled people.
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14、 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯。 (有一项为多余选项。)
Last month, 16-year-old Alkut Dilxat became the youngest Chinese climber to reach the summit(山顶) of Qomolangma.
The boy from Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, arrived at South Base Camp in Nepal, on the southern slope of the world's highest mountain, on April 15, 2024. He completed 28 days of acclimatization(适应) on May 10. And several days later, he was told that the conditions were suitable.
On May 19, breathing heavily, Alkut stepped onto the long summit ridge. Alkut broke a record set last year by Xu Zhuoyuan, a 17-year-old girl from Hunan Province.
"" Alkut said. "Reaching the summit of Qomolangma is the dream of many climbers, including me. I feel very happy that I realized my dream. "
Alkut began to learn rock climbing at 7, skiing at 8 and ice climbing at 9. He is head of the outdoor rescue(救援) team at the Xinjiang Mountaineering Sports Service Center.
Alkut's father said, "He wanted to realize his dream independently. " As a father, I was worried, but as a coach and friend, I wanted to support him more. "
To prepare, Alkut ran 10 kilometers every morning before going to school. He attended an alpine (高山的) skills training class organized by the Chinese Mountaineering Association in August last year.
His father said he was proud when he received a call from Alkut at the summit. "His ability to control safety risks has improved, and his understanding of nature has been enhanced(增强), " he said.
A. I was very excited at the summit!
B. Finally, he reached the top of the world.
C. He took professional training on weekends.
D. I was told climbing Qomolangma is dangerous.
E. He set off with about 10 experienced adult climbers.
F. He climbed his first mountain at the age of 10 with his father.
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A 15-year-old boy in Gaza, Hussam Al-Attar, is able to build a device (装置) to provideelectricity to light up the tent he is staying in with his family. Hussam Al-Attar got two fans at a resale market and used them to create small wind turbines (风力发电机) to produce electricity. His invention led others in the camp where he stays to start calling him the" Newton of Gaza".
The English scientist Isaac Newton was known for his major scientific discoveries more than 300 years ago. "Newton was sitting under an apple tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity, " Al-Attar said. "And we here are living in darkness and tragedy (悲剧), and rockets are falling on us, and therefore, I thought of creating light, and did so, " he added.
Al-Attar and his family are staying in a tent that is partly attached(把……固定) to a house. He was able to climb onto the roof to set up the two fans, one above the other. The wind can turn the fans, which produces small amounts of electricity. He then connected the fans to wires and built a charging(充电的) station. Al-Attar also built switches(开关) to control a lighting system made out of wood. Al-Attar's first two attempts failed and it took him a while to develop a working system. He said, "I started developing it further, bit by bit, until I was able to extend the wires through the room to the tent that we are living in, so that the tent will have light. "
Al-Attar said he is looking forward to the future when conditions can improve in Gaza. "I am very happy that people in this camp call me Gaza's Newton, because I hope to achieve my dream of becoming a scientist like Newton and creating an invention that will benefit not only the people of the Gaza Strip, but the whole world, "Al-Attar said.
(1)、What's the writer's purpose of writing the second paragraph?A、To compare Al-Attar with Newton. B、To stress Newton was an English scientist. C、To ask readers to care about the tragedy of Gaza. D、To introduce how Newton discovered gravity.(2)、How did Al-Attar place his fans on the roof?A、B、
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(3)、What's the third paragraph mainly about?A、Why Al-Attar used the fans. B、What Al-Attar's lighting system was. C、How Al-Attar made his invention work. D、Why Al-Attar didn't give up his attempts.(4)、What's the best title for the passage?A、An electric device B、Teenage" Newton of Gaza" C、Living conditions in Gaza D、A clever way to produce electricity -
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Zhang Junru, a 7-year-old girl from Southwest China's Chongqing who has inspired many people with her perseverance in mastering the ability to walk, made her first performance on stage.
Nicknamed Doudou, Zhang was born prematurely (早产). At the age of two, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy(脑瘫). Her parents were told she would "never be able to stand up".
Yang Jinfeng, Doudou's mother, looked after her full-time and took her to a therapy center in Chongqing. Doudou also showed her determination, sticking to training every day although she had to endure the pain. With her never-give-up attitude, Doudou gradually left her wheelchair and learned how to walk when she turned5, making a miracle recovery.
In August of last year, Zhang became a primary school student at Yucai Experimental School in Chongqing's Jiulongpo District. When her mother told her she was admitted into the primary school, Doudou said, with a mix of joy and relief(放心), "I thought they didn't want me. " When a video capturing the moment was posted online, netizens were deeply moved by Doudou's reaction.
On her first day of school, Doudou walked into her classroom with a smile on her face. For her convenience, Yang was allowed to accompany (陪同) her daughter to school for a while.
The teachers and her classmates also worked together around Doudou and showed how they cared about her. Four months later, Doudou gave her first performance on stage, along with her classmates, at a community NewYear celebration.
Yang said that being able to perform on stage was an unexpected surprise for both her daughter and herself. She practiced with her daughter and cheered for her backstage before the performance, and Doudou replied with a bright smile.
Seeing the girl's smile, many netizens praised the parents and school's efforts in raising such a confident child, and wished their best for Zhang's future development.
(1)、What's the main idea of the third paragraph?A、The family didn't give up. B、The everyday training was painful. C、Doudou finally stood up at the age of five. D、The mother helped Doudou learn how to walk.(2)、How did Doudou feel before she was admitted into the primary school?A、Excited. B、Happy. C、Worried. D、Surprised.(3)、What can we learn from Doudou's story?A、A bird in the hand is worth than two in the bush. B、Nothing is impossible as long as you work hard. C、Good medicine for health tastes bitter to the mouth. D、Don't put off till tomorrow what should be done today.(4)、In which section of the newspaper can we read the passage?A、Sports. B、Travel. C、Culture. D、Lifestyle. -
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Australia is known as a place that's home to some strange, wonderful and dang erouscreatures: big spiders, snakes, kangaroos and crocodiles. But something perhaps even stranger and more wonderful has been seen in the Tumut River in New South Wales.
This wasn't one of the country's poisonous (有毒的) animals. It was a man dressed as the cartoon characterPopeye(大力水手), paddling a pumpkin.
The sailor was a man named Adam Farquharson. His friend, Mark Peacock, grew the pumpkin, which became the biggest pumpkin awarded in any show across Australia in 2024.
Before it was made into a boat, it weighed 407kilograms. Later Adam took it into the water.
Adam has always liked spending time on the water. He had hoped to grow his own pumpkin and to make it into a boat. However, he'd never grown one big enough.
When Adam bought some seeds and attempted to grow a giant pumpkin 15 years ago, he thought he'd never fulfill his dream. "It just grew as big as an oversized grapefruit, " laughed Adam, who admitted. "I just don't have a green thumb. "
It was reported that there were as many as 1, 000 people watching as the pumpkin was paddled about 1, 600meters down the river.
When asked why he wanted to paddle a pumpkin down a river, he said he liked to amuse himself and make people smile. He added, "I've been paddling the river for 18 years and it's the most fun I've ever had. "
Some people in the area have begun calling him "Popeye the Pumpkin Man", but he doesn't think____. "I won't end up like Taylor Swift, " he said. Taylor is a famous pop singer of America. Probably not — but TaylorSwift paddling a pumpkin would be a thing to see!
(1)、Something even stranger in theTumut River refers to____.A、big spiders B、dangerous snakes C、kangaroos and crocodiles D、a man in a pumpkin boat(2)、If you "have a green thumb", you ____A、have a special skill to draw pictures B、are able to paddle a boat well in the river C、have the natural talent for making boats D、have the ability to make plants grow well(3)、Adam wanted to paddle a pumpkin boat because ____.A、he thought it was a fun thing to do B、he had to achieve his dream in this way C、his friend asked him to do such a thing D、a lot of money would be raised for charity(4)、Which of the following can be the best to put into the blank ____?A、he will be famous for long B、the Pumpkin Man is a terrible name C、Taylor Swift would love to paddle a pumpkin D、he will become a famous star like Taylor Swift -
18、 阅读短文,根据短文内容和首字母提示补全单词,使短文完整、连贯。
Recently, a viral (快速传播的) video showed Australians walking barefoot on the streets. It caught people's attention, making them wonder w someone would walk barefoot on sidewalks. After all, you will also get curious if you are standing on the street, wfor the bus, and notice people walking by you without any shoes on.
Reports say many Australians and New Zealanders often prefer walking barefoot during their daily routines, I shopping. This is not only common among adults but is also practiced by schoolchildren. This cultural trend(趋势) can shock visitors to these c.
A school where being barefoot is allowed says walking barefoot can improve posture (姿势)and strengthen bodies and feet. It can also help develop better sensory awareness. Some point out that walking barefoot may be more comfortable and reflect a relaxed lifestyle. Still, the main reason for this habit r unclear.
Some experts say walking barefoot can help improve body balance. It can also help relieve the p caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes. It can improve foot movement, which can help the hips, knees, etc. , work better.
However, walking outside barefoot can expose(使接触) us to h bacteria, which can cause foot diseases. We might also injure ourselves if we accidentally step on sharp objects, like broken glass pieces, nails, etc. Also, the dirt and high temperatures will affect our feet b.
Some Australians mentioned that the country is much c than other countries. So, it is okay to walk barefoot. However, many say it's okay if someone walks barefoot in their houses but not on a public street. So, what are y thoughts on this? Let us know yours in the comments.
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A Chinese man has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest time to spray water from the mouth continuously, which 1 5minutes and 51. 88 seconds.
Water sprouting is a very 2 trick that dates back to the 17th century. It involves (需要) drinking large amounts of water and then bringing it back up into the mouth again by using muscle (肌肉) control. It's not 3 that everyone can do, obviously, but we've seen some pretty impressive human water fountains(喷泉) over the years. However, none is nearly as impressive as Ma Hui, a 35-year-old Chinese man who has 4 set a new Guinness record for the longest time to spray water from the mouth. To say that he 5 the previous record would be an understatement(轻描淡写), considering that he managed to sprout water from his mouth for nearly six minutes, while the previous record 6 , Ethiopia' s Kirubel Yilma, had managed to do it for"only" 56. 36 seconds.
To have the record validated(证实) by Guinness, the person attempting it must sp rout water from his mouth continuously. As soon as the water stream 7 or stops, the record attempt officially ends. Now imagine slowly spraying water for 5 minutes and 51.88 seconds. It's 8 !
For this 9 record attempt, Ma Hui drank 4.5 kilograms of water, and then sprayed it all slowly, showing incredible(难以置信的) muscle control. It may not look like he's doing much, but his 10 is truly better than all others'.
(1)A 、 needs B 、 creates C 、 lasts D 、 plans(2)A 、 new B 、 long C 、 old D 、 short(3)A 、 anything B 、 something C 、 nothing D 、 everything(4)A 、 recently B 、 usually C 、 suddenly D 、 carefully(5)A 、 reached B 、 set C 、 kept D 、 broke(6)A 、 holder B 、 writer C 、 cleaner D 、 reporter(7)A 、 begins B 、 breaks C 、 grows D 、 changes(8)A 、 tiring B 、 amazing C 、 exciting D 、 worrying(9)A 、 famous B 、 simple C 、 dangerous D 、 special(10)A 、 water B 、 talent C 、 skill D 、 mouth -
20、 阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯。
Mia Tramz had spent 11 years working at a desk in an office when, one day, she felt ready to try something totally new.
Mia Tramz had to work through high school and college, so she started in the restaurant industry. But from the time she was 12 years old, she wanted to be a photo editor.
Most of her career was centered around visual (视觉的) storytelling. First, she was a photo editor, and then she had the chance to build a virtual reality department at Time. She is so glad she got to experience that, and she is really proud of her work. But there came a moment when she felt like she completed what she wanted to complete in that career.
She calls the first part of her career"inside work". Now she's doing outside work—— working on an organic(有机的) farm. She always had a deep love of being outside, so she wondered, "" She tried many jobs over the past four years. And finally farming caught her attention.
Mia starts her typical workday with a team meeting to talk through what needs to be done that day, and people are assigned (分配) different jobs. It could be harvesting, transplanting, seeding, or doing fieldwork. It's a lot of physical labor. "I never in a million years imagined I would be a tractor driver, " said Mia.
There are many different types of agriculture(农业), and within each type, there are lots of jobs. Farms always need help. Look for volunteer opportunities or part-time jobs during the summer, and try a lot of different things to figure out where you want to fit in.
A. Could I be paid to be outside all day?
B. And she put everything into getting there.
C. Mia says her favorite farm task is driving a tractor.
D. That was the moment she decided to change careers.
E. Here is some advice for kids who want to work in agriculture.