广东省茂名市2025-2026学年高一上学期12月份联考英语试卷

We walk for the landscapes, to reach a viewpoint, to find ourselves alone in the middle of nature or simply to "get some fresh air"… On this page we share with you our most beautiful hikes around the world as well as tips and tricks to prepare your next adventure.

Note: We're adding more content every week!

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Map of our hikes around the world

If you are looking for a hike in a particular region you can use the map below to see if we have already published something that might meet your expectations.

Mr. Acharya was especially helpful with her studies. He often checked her notes and gave her advice patiently. His friendly personality and guidance made her school life easier and more enjoyable. But today was different. It was her birthday, and being far from family made her feel upset.

She sat quietly in the living room. Mrs. Acharya patted her head gently and served dinner. The food was delicious; but Sadhana still felt low. She tried to join the conversation and enjoy the meal, but her mind kept going back to her family. She thought about how, every year on her birthday, her mother cooked her favorite food, and her father took her for a nice long drive and bought her her favorite mango ice cream.

After dinner, Mrs. Acharya said, "I have a surprise for you — come with me." Curious, Sadhana followed her into the kitchen. On the counter, there was a beautiful mango cake. In the middle, bright letters read, "Happy Birthday, Sadhana." Sadhana's eyes widened in surprise. "You made this for me?" Mrs. Acharya nodded, "Yes, dear." Tears filled Sadhana's eyes as she hugged Mrs. Acharya tightly. "Thank you so much. This means a lot to me."

Mr. Acharya came in with a bottle of fresh mango juice. "To Sadhana, and to making great memories, even when far from home." They held up their glasses and cheered.

As China grows stronger and offers more opportunities, Chinese becomes a skill that opens doors. Learning Chinese has gradually become a global trend (趋势), with nearly 90 countries including the language in their national education systems. Even primary school students in Africa are now showing a strong interest. Many people want to learn Chinese, because they can use the language as a tool in areas like social economy and tourism. Many others would like to benefit from Chinese technology as well. And they can use the language as a bridge.

As demand grows, new learning methods and tools continue to appear. There are many interactive digital products that make learning easier and more interesting. Chinese cultural products are also pushing this wave. Short dramas, games and online novels from China are reaching wider audiences globally, raising fresh interest.

To meet this growth, companies and educators are developing new tools. One example is Wisdom House International Culture Communication Group, founded in China in 2011 and active across the Arab world. AI is also starting to play a role in Chinese language learning. Malikova said she often uses AI to polish essays or check whether her phrasing sounds natural. "Before, I always had to ask my Chinese friends," she said. "Now, with AI, I can solve many problems by myself."

A new lab study in AGU Advances, a well-known science journal, shows that shaking makes up only 1 to 8 percent of the energy an earthquake lets out. Up to 98 percent of that energy turns into heat instead. When big pieces of rock slide against each other, the friction (摩擦力) can make the ground temperature jump to over 1,700 degrees Celsius — hot enough to melt quartz and other minerals in the earth.

It's not easy to measure (测量) how much earthquake energy goes to shaking the ground, breaking rocks or heating up the earth quickly. This is because earthquakes start far below the earth's surface and happen at unexpected times. To learn about this energy distribution (分布), Daniel Ortega-Arroyo, a young researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his team made tiny "lab earthquakes" in their lab. They recorded the breaking process under pressure. Even these small lab earthquakes got hot very fast. "It went from room temperature to over 900 degrees Celsius in a few milliseconds — super fast," Ortega-Arroyo says.

The researchers found that 68 to 98 percent of the energy from these lab earthquakes became heat. "This new research is very important because we still know little about where earthquake energy goes," says Rachel Abercrombie, an earthquake expert at Boston University who didn't join the study. "It's key to understanding earthquakes and making computer models for them." These models help us design anti-quake buildings and guess when a fault (断层) might break and how strong the next earthquake could be.

Have a clear purpose in mind.

Are you gathering information in order to make an important decision, or looking for feedback on something you've done? Thinking about exactly what you want to achieve will help you get more satisfying answers. Ask yourself, "What do I hope to learn by asking this question?" This will help you organize the question more effectively.

Not everyone has the same feelings, experiences or expertise. If the answer you receive is to be of any use to you, it needs to come from an authoritative source. Address your question to someone who you think might be able to offer the answers you're looking for. You wouldn't ask your doctor how you can be a better listener during arguments.

Ask the question as soon as it comes to you.

It's usually best to get your question out there while it's still fresh on your mind. You'll also be given a chance to make key information clear before moving on to other concerns. In most cases, you can simply raise your hand or wait for a pause in the conversation to fire off your question.

A. Ask the right person.

B. Find out someone's thoughts or opinions.

C. That way, you won't forget it or feel shy about asking later.

D. Before you ask a question, consider what you hope to get by asking.

E. These types of questions also have a positive effect on relationships.

F. Ask someone who has a direct connection to the subject you're asking about.

G. Luckily, asking questions, like anything else, is a skill that can be developed.

The family knew where their dogs were, but they couldn't3 their cat, Zac. Everyone was worried. A short time later, Laura heard a soft cry coming from under the house, in her sister's bedroom. Her heart felt4 — she knew it was Zac. The cat was5, and the water was still rising.

Laura's father6 her when she wanted to save Zac. He was7 that more water might rush into the house. They had to8.

Several hours later, the water began to9. Laura's father said they could cut a hole in the side of the10 and call Zac to come out. They hoped the cat still had enough11 to swim out.

It took about 3512 to encourage Zac to jump into the water and13 towards them. When she finally came out, the family quickly brought her inside. They14 her with some old towels and placed her near the15 to warm up. They also gave her some milk and cat food to help her regain (重获) energy.

In mid-October 2025, a special tour titled "Discovering Shanxi's Ancient Chinese Architecture" brought overseas researchers, bloggers, international students and reporters to Shanxi, province known as the birthplace of Chinese civilization (文明).(support) by related departments and co-hosted by Shanxi Daily and China Daily's business development department, the group explored Taiyuan, Jinzhong, Linfen and Yuncheng,(experience) the province's thousand-year charm through cameras and words.

Shanxi has over 28,000 ancient(building), accounting for 10.6% of the national total, and 82.48% of China's pre-Yuan Dynasty(wood) structures. The journey began at Taiyuan's Jinci Museum, French blogger Mathieu Mylene described as "traveling back 1,000 years". In Jinzhong, the visitors explored Pingyao Ancient City and Rishengchang, China's first bank. They(amaze) by the ancient wisdom. In Linfen, the Taosi Relics Site presented a 4,000-year-old city and the world's earliest observatory (天文台), a "civilizational wonder" in the eyes of a Pakistani student. The final stop was Yuncheng, home the Haizhou Guandi Temple and Yongle Palace with its amazing 700-year-old murals (壁画).

Overseas visitors were deeply impressed by Shanxi's culture. Nigerian blogger Oluwabunmi Henry Jimoh planned(share) Guan Gong's spirit in Nigeria, while Irish blogger Luke O'Farrell gained a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural roots. Through this tour, Shanxi's rich heritage is crossing borders, letting the world(true) understand and appreciate this ancient land.

地震过后，小镇破败不堪。

有现成的专家随时为你提供所需的一切帮助和建议。

他装作若无其事的样子。

这本书现在是一部公认的经典著作。

不要评价别人的外貌。

他应该为这次事故承担责任。

我期待您的早日回复。

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