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1、Tim Wilson, an 18-year-old student at Barker College in Sydney, Australia, designed a soft robot that gives reassuring (使安心的) hugs. His1 was his sister's frequent trouble getting a good night's sleep.
"I saw the2 of poor sleep on her," Tim says. Therefore, for a high-school research project, he3 to deal with "a real need in the world". His4 — a huggable, co-sleeping robot — won him a big prize at an international competition.
Besides returning hugs, Tim's5 also copies breathing through its chest (胸膛), which gently rises and falls. "The robot even attempts to6 its breathing rate to the hugger's and mirror how fast the hugger's breathing," Tim says. "That part proved7. After all, a bedroom fan might be enough to throw off the gas levels. It's not always going to be mirroring you8," he adds.
"My sister9 it very cute," he says. "One of the things that surprised me was that she told me it was quite10 and reassuring."
Some people11 emotional support dogs. But some places might not12 animals. In a super-clean hospital, an animal may cause a13 to sick kids. "Being able to assure kids is quite a14 thing," Tim says. "But it would be15 if my product could do it."
(1)A 、trip B 、destination C 、response D 、inspiration(2)A 、impact B 、focus C 、advice D 、impression(3)A 、failed B 、decided C 、refused D 、disagreed(4)A 、favorite B 、function C 、discovery D 、solution(5)A 、computer B 、radio C 、machine D 、car(6)A 、tie B 、refer C 、match D 、combine(7)A 、special B 、creative C 、effective D 、difficult(8)A 、exactly B 、immediately C 、carefully D 、generally(9)A 、made B 、kept C 、found D 、proved(10)A 、independent B 、relaxing C 、responsible D 、frightening(11)A 、give up B 、die from C 、figure out D 、benefit from(12)A 、allow B 、feed C 、request D 、absorb(13)A 、difference B 、choice C 、risk D 、chance(14)A 、typical B 、challenging C 、convenient D 、promising(15)A 、cool B 、real C 、flexible D 、normal -
2、Whether you're an anxious new freshman or a confident senior, heading back to school signals a time of change: new classes, new teachers, new schedules and a new social scene.. Stretch yourself too thin and you might feel stressed out. Here are some ways to get control.
●Plan ahead.. Mark the dates of midterms, finals and other tests. Note the due dates of term papers, essays and other projects as they are assigned. List any other time commitments you have. When your calendar starts to fill, learn to say no to other activities until things calm down.
●Stay ahead. Try not to fall behind. If you feel depressed, let your teachers and parents know.. Almost everyone struggles with a particular subject or class. When you do, ask your teacher for extra help after class. Taking a few minutes to address the problem right away can save time later, and if your teacher knows that you're struggling with something, they're likely to be more understanding of the situation.
●. Paying attention in class can pay off in the long run. Sure, it's often easier said than done, but actively listening during lectures can make recalling information easier when it comes time to study and remember things.
●Take notes. If you take notes and review them before class begins, you can ask a teacher to go over anything you don't understand. It can also be helpful to go over notes with a friend after class—as long as you're confident your friend really understands the material!.
A. Listen up
B. Get enough sleep to stay energetic
C. Join clubs to make new friends quickly
D. Get a wall calendar or a personal planner
E. It's better to get help early than to wait
F. So many choices and things compete for your time
G. Learning good note-taking skills in high school also gives you an advantage in college
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3、Imagine walking into a room filled with strangers, you haven't spoken a word. You haven't heard one either. Yet something is already being said. You might feel the slight pressure of a look from across the room. You sense comfort in the way another person smiles—not just with their lips, but with their whole face. You know who is confident, who is nervous, who seems open, and who seems closed. All this happens before a single word is spoken.
This isn't magic. It's the mind's secret language. It's the silent, invisible force beneath every human interaction, shaping our relationships, influencing our judgments, and connecting us in ways that words never could.
Long before you learned to talk, you were already a master of silent communication. Babies just days old can detect eye contact. They respond to tone, rhythm and facial expressions. They cry to signal need and smile to build bonds (联系). No vocabulary is needed.
This is the foundation of what neuroscientists call social cognition—the brain's ability to understand and respond to others. Our brains are built for connection. We don't just observe others: we simulate (模仿) their actions inside ourselves. When you see someone smile, your brain activates the same regions that fire when you yourself smile. This is the basis of mirror neurons, a system discovered in the 1990s that helps explain how we "feel" what others feel.
From babyhood, we start building a theory of mind. This means understanding that others have their own separate thoughts, feelings and intentions. We use this knowledge constantly, mostly without speaking. You don't need someone to say, "I'm depressed." You recognize it in how they shut a door firmly or avoid meeting your eyes.
This skill to sense others—to read their mental state from their face, posture, gestures, voice tone and even silences—is the essential foundation of human connection. It explains our talent for storytelling, teamwork, and caring. It's also why misunderstandings can happen so easily.
(1)、What can we learn about babies according to paragraph 3?A、They learn words quickly. B、They bond through smiles. C、They ignore facial expressions. D、They rarely signal needs.(2)、Why does the author mention "mirror neurons"?A、To describe brain diseases. B、To explain sharing others' feelings. C、To argue against social cognition. D、To prove speech's importance.(3)、What is paragraph 5 mainly about?A、How brains process language. B、Why people avoid eye contact. C、The role of the theory of mind. D、The discovery of babies' abilities.(4)、What ability is a key function of the theory of mind?A、Predicting weather changes. B、Creating complex vocabulary. C、Understanding others' intentions. D、Memorizing scientific terms. -
4、Listening to music by yourself might not seem like a social activity, but researchers have published a study that suggests how doing so can have valuable social benefits.
"It's a great way to give yourself a social improvement and increase your well-being," says Elaine Paravati, the study's author, who conducted the research while completing her research at the University at Buffalo.
The study's view, however, differs from a lot of previous researches on the social aspects of music, which often focus on how music brings people together, as listeners and performers. Paravati instead looked at music enjoyed in isolation (孤立).
Humans have a basic need to belong, which strongly motivates our behavior. Failing to connect with others can lead to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem (自尊). There are traditional ways to fill this need, like spending time with family and friends, but there are non-traditional ways as well, like activities that might not be immediately recognized as social.
These are known as social surrogates (替代), which can help with loneliness, isolation and social threats, like rejection, just as well as time spent with others. Examples include forming one-sided bonds with celebrities, engaging in virtual social worlds, and surrounding oneself with reminders of loved ones. "Listening to music alone operates as a social surrogate along all three of those pathways," says Paravati.
"We found that listening to one's favorite music helped individuals feel less lonely," says Paravati. "But someone's favorite music was more effective at this than just listening to music in general. In other words, there is something special about putting on your favorite song and jamming out."
Paravati says future research might explore the impact of music styles or the individual differences among the three surrogate pathways and which might be more important than the other two.
(1)、What might previous research on music's social role most probably ignore?A、Music's physical health benefits. B、Private listening as social connection. C、Differences between music styles. D、Music's impact on workplace efficiency.(2)、How does favorite music help according to Paravati?A、By improving memory. B、By replacing social activities. C、By reducing feelings of loneliness. D、By increasing professional skills.(3)、What does Paravati's suggestion for future research imply about her current findings?A、They are only applicable to young people. B、They may not cover all key parts. C、They require more real-life cases checking. D、They think too highly of music's anti-loneliness effect.(4)、What could be the best title for the text?A、Music Types Matter. B、Share Music, Share Joy. C、Alone with Your Favorite Songs. D、Concerts Beat Loneliness. -
5、For Ye Jiaxing, a 32-year-old Beijing native, the sight of Chinese rose plants lining the roads always welcomes her home. Returning from business trips, she feels deeply connected to the city when seeing these flowers from her taxi. "The roses in full bloom (花期) always make me feel less tired," she says.
Chinese roses bloom for over 200 days yearly. Each spring, they transform Beijing's Third, Fourth, and Fifth Ring Roads into green belts. According to Zhao Shiwei, Chief Engineer of Beijing Institute of Landscape Architecture, roadside planting began in 2003 to improve street landscaping.
This flower became Beijing's official symbol in 1987. Three years later, massive plantings prepared the city for the 1990 Asian Games. However, challenges appeared: short-stemmed varieties suffered from wind and car pollution because they were planted so close to the ground.
"After hundreds of experiments, climbing roses proved best for ring roads," Zhao explained. These now grow well on central dividers across the city. Chen Junqi of Beijing Gardening Bureau notes, "They bloom 3-4 times annually from Spring Festival to October, each phase lasting 10 days. In 2023 alone, 50 million plants covered 2,500+ meters of streets and parks."
Creating new varieties remains difficult. Beijing Institute's decade-long effort developed "Beijing Jinxi" — a cold/heat resistant champion at the International Horticultural Exhibition. Senior researcher Feng Hui emphasizes, "This variety uniquely lives through Beijing's extreme temperatures."
(1)、Why were roses planted along Beijing's roads in 2003?A、To attract tourists. B、To study plant growth. C、To improve street views. D、To honor the Asian Games.(2)、What problem did early Chinese rose varieties face?A、Too few flowers. B、Short blooming periods. C、Difficulty growing in Beijing. D、Weakness against wind and pollution.(3)、What does the underlined word "They" refer to in paragraph 4?A、Climbing roses. B、Car pollutants. C、Road dividers. D、The Asian Games.(4)、What can we know about "Beijing Jinxi"?A、It blooms all year. B、It needs little water. C、It grows fastest in spring. D、It survives extreme temperatures. -
6、Here are four of the biggest dog parks in the U. S. that provide plenty of space for your four-legged friends to explore freely and have endless fun.
Cherry Creek State Park
Located in Aurora, Colorado, Cherry Creek State Park offers a big free running area of over 107 acres (英亩). It's a perfect place for dogs that love to run and explore in a natural setting. The park features pathways, open fields, and even a pool where dogs can cool off during hot days. Given its huge size, it's essential to have reliable dog collars (项圈) with identification labels for your furry friends, as they might wander far and wide.
Millie Bush Dog Park
Covering over 7, 800 acres, George Bush Park in Houston, Texas, is one of the largest parks in the country, and it has a big dog park inside. The Millie Bush Dog Park covers 15acres, with large grassy areas, ponds for swimming, and shaded spots for resting. The park is divided into separate areas for large and small dogs, ensuring safety and comfort for all. When visiting, bring a strong dog collar, as your pet will have plenty of space to explore and adventure.
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
Situated along the San Francisco Bay in Richmond, California, Point Isabel Regional Shoreline is one of the largest dog parks in the country, covering 23 acres. This park provides beautiful bay views and plenty of room for dogs to run and play freely. It also has a dog-friendly café and a washing station, making it a convenient and fun spot for a full day of activities. The open environment means durable dog collars are a must to ensure your pet's safety during their adventures.
Bear Creek Dog Park
In Columbia, Missouri, Cosmo Park is home to one of the largest dog parks in the Midwest. Its Bear Creek Dog Park covers nearly 15 acres, offering wide-open spaces, trails, and a pool where dogs can play around. This park also features separate areas for large and small dogs, making it a flexible option for dog owners. With so much space to explore, a secure dog collar is very important to keep your dog safe while they enjoy the park.
(1)、Where is the Millie Bush Dog Park located?A、In Houston, Texas. B、In Aurora, Colorado. C、In Columbia, Missouri. D、In Richmond, California.(2)、Which park has a dog friendly café?A、Cosmo Park. B、George Bush Park. C、Cherry Creek State Park. D、Point Isabel Regional Shoreline.(3)、What do the four parks have in common?A、They cover more than 100 acres. B、They recommend using a dog collar. C、They have pools for dogs to swim in. D、They divide areas for big and small dogs. -
7、在上个月举行的校运会上,你们班表现出色,出乎意料地拿到全校第一名。请根据这个情景,描写一个你们班同学听到这个好消息时的片段。要求不少于5个句子。
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8、假设你的名字叫李华。你校上周组织了一次前往市郊"未来农场"的研学活动(a study trip)。该农场运用无人机和自动灌溉等先进技术进行农业生产。校报现面向参与同学征集文章。请你以李华的名义,向校报投稿,分析智慧农业的利与弊。
内容包括:
1、分析其带来的主要好处及可能存在的弊端;
2、提出自己的简要看法。
写作要求:
1、词数:100词左右。文章标题已给出,不计入字数。
2、内容充实,结构完整,语言流畅。
3、文中不得出现真实的人名和校名。
参考词汇:无人机drone, 自动灌溉automatic irrigation
The Pros and Cons of Smart Agriculture
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9、这位工程师将大量时间投入到可再生能源技术的研究中,研发出一种效率更高的太阳能电池板设计,使生产成本降低了30%。
much of his time researching renewable energy technologies, the engineer developed a more efficient solar panel design that reduced production costs by 30%.
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10、昨晚商场突发大火时,保安人员立即启动了火灾警报,并引导顾客通过紧急出口逃生。
When a big fire in the shopping mall last night, the security guards immediately activated the fire alarm and guided customers to escape through the emergency exits.
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11、尽管她总是装作坚强又独立,但在内心深处,她依然希望在生活中遇到困难时,能有一个可以依靠的人。
Although she always pretends to be tough and independent, , she still hopes to have someone who can support her when she faces difficulties in life.
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12、语言会对大脑产生很大的影响,相应地大脑又会极大地影响人的行为。
Words have a powerful effect on your brain, and it influences your action greatly.
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13、每个周末,我的祖母都会去拜访住在附近社区的老朋友,而且她通常会带上自制的点心一起分享。
Every weekend, my grandma her old friend who lives in the nearby community, and she usually bring homemade pastries to share.
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14、As an experienced (教育工作者), she emphasizes that teaching should not only focus on academic knowledge but also cultivate students' critical thinking and social skills. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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15、She (哭泣) tears of joy the moment she was informed of the victory. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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16、The country is facing an energy (危机) as its main oil supplier suspended exports, prompting the government to prioritize the development of renewable energy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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17、Instead of (责备) each other for the project's failure, the team held a meeting to identify the root causes and improve their workflow. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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18、She (把……抛进) the fishing line into the river and waited patiently for a bite. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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19、Police s (怀疑) that the stolen artwork was hidden in an abandoned warehouse, so they have begun a thorough search of the area. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
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20、There was no escaping the fact: it was all his f (错). (根据中英文提示单词拼写)