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Perfectly situated on the Gulf of Mexico, in southwest Florida, Naples is well known and loved for not only its beautiful beaches and blue water, but also all of the family-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Here are the four best beaches in Naples.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
This grand state park offers breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views. It is also a home for an incredible diversity of wildlife including sea turtles and many different birds. If you have courage and a sense of wonder, you might even dive into the water and swim with dolphins! Visit early, especially in the busy tourist seasons, to avoid crowds and find a parking spot.
Vanderbilt Beach Park
It is perfect for little ones who love to play in the sand, build sandcastles, and cool off in the gentle waves. With easy access to many lovely hotels as well as shopping and restaurants, this beach is fun for bird watching, paddleboarding, and swimming. Free life jackets are available for little ones. The best time to visit, however, is sunset — arrive early to get a fantastic viewing spot.
Clam Pass Beach
It is family-friendly with three miles of sugary sand and calm water. The long boardwalk and nature trail (路线) are a bit of an effort to be sure, but most folks love the adventurous experience. It's beautiful on either side of the raised wooden path and if you look closely, you can spot butterflies, coastal birds, and other wildlife hiding in the forests. Seashell hunters should arrive early for the best find.
Keewaydin Island Beach
Off the coast of Naples, Keewaydin Island can only be accessed by boat. From wild pigs to bobcats, white-tailed deer, tortoises, and iguanas, there's much to see here on this island that is mostly undeveloped. The sightseeing boat tour leaves from Naples or Marco Island. It's worth noting, however, that there are no public bathroom facilities.
(1)、Which is the best destination for a family with a 2-year-old kid?A、Keewaydin Island Beach. B、Clam Pass Beach. C、Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. D、Vanderbilt Beach Park.(2)、What is unique to Keewaydin Island Beach?A、Wildlife observation. B、Sunset Admiration. C、The boat tour. D、The nature trail.(3)、Where is the text probably taken from?A、A biology textbook. B、A travel brochure. C、An academic paper. D、A holiday plan. -
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We tapped the National Geographic photo engineering team to select this year's best travel video cameras to help you document your most memorable journeys. They design and build custom equipment for professional photographers. Here are their best bets for your future adventures.
Panasonic Lumix G9 II
The new Lumix G9 II uses an improved version of the GH6 sensor and adopted some of the new features introduced with the Panasonic S5 II earlier this year.
It features improved dynamic range, 25-megapixel, phase detect autofocus, subject detection, a higher resolution rear LCD panel, two card slots, more robust in-body stabilization (IBIS), and some handy computational photography options like live compositing.
Tip: We recommend using the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH POWER O.I.S. lens from Panasonic, which offers an impressive 24-120mm equivalent zoom.
Find it now at B&H and Best Buy.
GoPro Hero 12
The GoPro 12 is best seen as a refinement to the already outstanding GoPro 11, with slightly better stabilization due to including an advanced threaded mounting hole and some menu updates.
Our favorite feature of the GoPro Hero 12 (and the GoPro 11) is the horizon lock. It uses its almost square sensor and gyroscope system to lock off the horizon no matter the camera's angle. Imagine a steady horizon while you ride your mountain bike through rough terrain.
Tip: The only thing missing from the GoPro 12 is a geolocation system. This was removed to help improve the camera's runtime.
Find it now at B&H and Best Buy.
Insta360 X3
The real key to Insta360's success is the high quality of the user experience both on the device and in the cellphone app's editing mode.
With the Insta360 X3, you can edit the captured content on your phone (or computer) as a vertical or horizontal video. This lets you reframe the video in whatever way you want in a user-friendly way.
The camera is also waterproof down to 33 feet.
Pro Tip: Insta360 sells a special dive case if you want to take this on your next scuba adventure.
Find it now at B&H and Best Buy.
(1)、What can people do with GoPro Hero 12 ?A、Identifying the destination of the adventure. B、Locking the horizon while cycling. C、Editing vertical or horizontal videos. D、Synthesizing images while capturing.(2)、Which video best suits ocean adventure ?A、Panasonic Lumix G9 II B、GoPro Hero 12 C、Insta360 X3 D、Panasonic S5 II(3)、What do the three cameras have in common ?A、They are only suitable for travelers. B、They are manufactured by the same corporation. C、They could be purchased in the same way. D、They could be applied for shooting in various situations. -
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People who have trouble walking or moving around often have a hard time enjoying the beach. But hundreds of beaches in Greece now offer a new way for people in wheelchairs to get into the water by themselves. It's called Seatrac.
Seatrac is basically a chair on a moving ramp (坡道) that can carry a disabled person into the sea. It is operated by remote (远程的) control. Once in the sea, the person can either remain in the chair, enjoying the water, or go for a swim. When the person is ready to get out of the water, the Seatrac system brings the chair back to the top the ramp.
Seatrac was invented and developed in Greece. When one of the inventors, Ignatios Fotiou, was talking with a friend who used a wheelchair, the friend said he enjoyed the sea, but didn't like having to be carried into the ocean. Mr Fotiou realized there must be a way to make it easier for wheelchair users to get into the water. Mr Fotiou worked with his partner and a professor at a Greek university to design the system. Finnally, they formed a company called TOBEA to build and sell the systems.
The company worked hard to make the system simple enough to be put in place and easy to run. A wooden walkway allows wheerchair users to reach the Seatrac. The system uses solar (太阳能的) power. It doesn't require outside power, and can continue to run even if the electricity goes out. The Seatrac system can easily be packed up and stored when the swimming season ends.
The Seatrac system is being used at over 220 beaches in Greece, Cypris, Italy, and Latvia. TOBEA hopes to offer Seatrac in other countries. TOBEA has created a website showing where beaches with these special services can be found. The Greek govenment hopes that Seatrac will help attract more tourists to the country.
(1)、What is Seatrac able to do?A、Watch out of the disabled in the sea. B、Choose the suitable beach for the disabled. C、Help the disabled get in and out of the sea safely. D、Enable the disabled to move around the beach freely.(2)、What made Mr Fotiou decide to develop Seatrac?A、His partner's advice. B、His love for the sea. C、his wish to start a company. D、The difficulty his friend faced.(3)、What does the author mention about the Seatrac system?A、It is becoming more popular. B、It should be well protected. C、It needs to be fully introduced to the public. D、It is environmentally friendly and convenient.(4)、What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A、Expectations for Seatrac. B、The practical application of Seatrac. C、The popularity of Seatrac. D、Special services Seatrac provides. -
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Boredom has, surprisingly, become quite interesting to academics lately. In early May, London's Boring Conference celebrated seven years of delighting in dullness. At this event, people flocked to talks about weather traffic jams, and vending-machine sounds, among other sleep-inducing topics.
What, exactly, is everyone studying? One widely accepted psychological definition of boredom is "the unpleasant experience of wanting, but being unable, to engage in satisfying activities." But how can you measure a person's boredom level and compare it with someone else's?
In 1986, psychologists introduced the Boredom Proneness Scale, designed to measure an individual's overall tendency to feel bored. By contrast, the Multidimensional State Boredom scale, developed in 2008, measures a person's feelings of boredom in a given situation.
Boredom has been linked to behavior issues including inattentive driving mindless snacking excessive drinking, and addictive gambling. In fact, many of us would choose pain over boredom.
One team of psychologists discovered that two-thirds of men and a quarter of women would rather have electric shocks than sit alone with their thought for 15 minutes. Researching this phenomenon, another team asked volunteers to watch boring, sad, or neutral films, during which they could have electric shocks. The bored volunteers shocked themselves more and harder than the sad or neutral one did.
But boredom isn't all bad. By encouraging self-reflection and daydreaming, it can encourage activity. An early study gave participants abundant time to complete problem-solving and word-association exercises. Once all the obvious answers were exhausted, participants gave more and more inventive answers to fight boredom. A British study took these findings one step further, asking subjects to complete a creative challenge (coming up with a list of alternative uses for a household item). One group of subjects did a boring activity first, while the others went straight to the creative task. Those whose boredom pumps had been prepared were more productive.
In our always-connected world, boredom may be a hard-to-define state, but it is a fertile one. Watch paint dry or water boil, or at least put away your smartphone for a while, and you might unlock your next big idea.
(1)、When are people likely to experience boredom, according to an accepted psychological definition?A、When they can't do what they want. B、When they experience unpleasant things. C、When they are engaged in some routines. D、When they don't enjoy what they are studying.(2)、What does the author say boredom can lead to?A、Great determination. B、Mental health. C、Huge pain. D、Harmful conduct.(3)、What is the findings of one team of psychologists in their experiment?A、Volunteers prefer watching a boring movie to sitting alone deliberating. B、Many volunteers are unable to resist boredom longer than fifteen minutes. C、Male volunteers are more immune to the effects of boredom than females. D、Mary volunteers choose to hurt themselves rather than endure boredom.(4)、What does the author suggest one do when faced with a challenging problem?A、Unlock one's smartphone. B、Stop worrying and think big. C、Spare some time to be bored. D、Look around oneself for inspiration -
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Egyptian tour guide says BRI makes his life splendid
(文章来源:Global Times)
On the center of page 18 of the People's Daily newspaper issued on Dec. 25, 2023, there is a photo in which an Egyptian tour guide is passionately explaining something to Chinese tourists. This tour guide is Abbas El-Said. It is the second time for him to be reported by People's Daily, and the first time came 11 years ago when a journalist from People's Daily, captured a moment of Abbas, who was 28 and served as an assistant to the director of the China Cultural Center in Cairo, telling stories about the 12 Chinese zodiac animals to local students at the Center. This photo appeared on page 19 of the June 8, 2012 edition of People's Daily.
"I always have the photo of this precious report in my phone, and I often show it to my friends, colleagues, family, and Chinese tourists. It is my great honor and pride that my photo appeared on People's Daily, China's largest newspaper!" Speaking of the 2012 interview by People's Daily, Abbas was still excited. Though Abbas had no elders in his family well versed in Chinese culture, he still developed a keen interest in China from a young age - a children's book about the East sparked his longing for China. After entering elementary school, his curiosity in and fascination with China further deepened as he learned the stories of the ancient Silk Road, the faraway and beautiful country of ancient China, and the wisdom-filled Confucius and Confucianism. Later, Abbas was admitted to the Chinese language department of Ain Shams University. In order to excel in Chinese, he practiced thinking in Chinese, and his progress was indeed remarkable.
The Egyptian man said that he had three dreams of his life - learning Chinese, being a tour guide, and serving as an envoy of cultural exchange between Egypt and China. And he has always been progressing steadily on this path he has planned. In 2006, Abbas completed his studies at the age of 22 and went on to further his education at Sinai College of Tourism. After graduating in 2009, he officially became a professional Chinese-language tour guide. As a matter of fact, Abbas started receiving Chinese tourists as a sophomore. "By working as a tour guide, I was able to earn an income while practicing my Chinese. Most importantly, being a tour guide allowed me to make friends with more and more Chinese people," he noted. It was also during this year that Abbas started attending various activities at the China Cultural Center in Cairo. "The China Cultural Center is like a window that opens up to Chinese culture, allowing a ray of sunshine to shine into my heart."
In 2010, Abbas became an assistant to the director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Cairo and served for a period of three years. "This job gave me the opportunity to share my love for Chinese culture with more people. Through organizing lectures, exhibitions, and events like the Chinese New Year temple fair, more and more Egyptians started to embrace Chinese culture and became fond of it. Being able to contribute to the bridge of friendship between Egypt and China made me feel incredibly happy," Abbas told People's Daily.
Recently, Abbas has been studying a Chinese word "lianjie" (链接)," which means connectivity. "As ancient civilizations, Egypt and China had friendly exchanges over 2,000 years ago, which marked 'lianjie' in history. The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is 'lianjie' in contemporary times that revitalizes the ancient Silk Road," Abbas explained. He said China actively cooperates with countries around the world for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and he believes that in today's turbulent international environment, people will better understand the value and significance of the BRI.
Currently, "lianjie" is more reflected in the synergy between the BRI and Egypt's Vision 2030. "The BRI is helping me fulfill my dreams and also benefiting my country. China has helped us build the Central Business District in our new administrative capital, where the Iconic Tower is known as the 'tallest building in Africa,' which makes us very proud," Abbas noted. He also took the 10th of Ramadan Light Rail Transit program as an example, saying the program, as the first electrified railway in Egypt, adopts Chinese technologies and equipment. "Many Egyptians, including myself, are personally experiencing the tangible benefits and conveniences brought about by the BRI," he said. Abbas said his life would not be the same if he had not studied Chinese or if the BRI had not come to Egypt. "My life is splendid because of the BRI," Abbas noted.
Currently, Abbas is preparing to establish a company that promotes Chinese culture and fosters cultural and economic exchanges between China and Egypt. "I am willing to do my part to strengthen the connection between Egypt and China, bring the two countries closer and build closer ties between the two peoples!" As tourism exchanges between Egypt and China continue to flourish, Abbas has become increasingly busy. Since the beginning of this year, he has been receiving an average of two to three Chinese tour groups every month, with each group staying in Egypt for a minimum of one week and a maximum of 20 days. His busy schedule reflects the accelerated development of bilateral relations between China and Egypt, and highlights the successful implementation of the BRI in Egypt.
In today's Egypt, the pragmatic cooperation between China and Egypt has brought about plenty of employment opportunities, leading to a high demand for Chinese-speaking talents. Learning Chinese has become a popular trend there. In September 2022, a pilot project for Chinese language education in Egyptian secondary schools was launched, marking the inclusion of Chinese language into Egypt's national education system. The growing enthusiasm for the Chinese language and Chinese culture in Egypt demonstrates that the mutual understanding between China and Egypt is built on mutual learning between the two civilizations, and the strongest potential of China-Egypt cooperation lies in people-to-people bond.
(1)、Why is Abbas El-Said excited about the 2012 interview by People's Daily, and what impact did it have on his life?A、He was excited because it marked the end of his career as a tour guide. B、The interview had no impact on his life, but it made him proud to be in People's Daily. C、It helped him fulfill his dreams and contribute to cultural exchange between Egypt and China. D、The interview led to his appointment as an assistant to the director of the China Cultural Center in Cairo.(2)、What three dreams did Abbas El-Said have, and how has he been progressing on the path he planned?A、Abbas dreamed of being a professional Chinese-language tour guide, serving as an envoy of cultural exchange, and learning Chinese; he has steadily progressed towards these goals. B、Abbas dreamed of being a diplomat, a politician, and an artist; he has struggled to make progress in these areas. C、Abbas dreamed of becoming a scientist, a chef, and a musician; he has achieved all three dreams. D、Abbas dreamed of being a writer, a doctor, and a pilot; he has faced obstacles in achieving these dreams.(3)、How does Abbas El-Said view the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its impact on his life and Egypt?A、He sees the BRI as irrelevant to his dreams and life in Egypt. B、The BRI has brought tangible benefits and conveniences to his life and Egypt. C、Abbas believes the BRI has caused more problems than benefits. D、He thinks the BRI is only beneficial for China, not for Egypt. -
6、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Kevin was a member of a well-known family—well respected and industrious. However, a crisis left their family penniless.
Kevin decided to leave home city and make a living by himself because his family was too poor. Before leaving, he told his father, "I want to learn the circus (马戏) performance."
His father was confused and wondered why he had such a strange idea.
What his father didn't know was that Kevin loved the circus since childhood. Every time there was news of a circus performance, he hurried home on his bicycle. He ran through the front door. "Mum, Dad," he shouted. "The circus has come to town."
He was very excited when his father took him and his sister to the circus the next day. At the circus, the audience always burst out laughing when the clowns (小丑) appeared. The attraction of the circus was endless.
He clearly remembered once they went and sat down, a lady in a shiny costume walked a tightrope. When a boy of Kevin's age rode a unicycle (独轮脚踏车), he asked for a volunteer. Kevin raised his hand and he was picked. The boy taught Kevin to ride a unicycle. The audience clapped. He had a great time at the circus!
His father was unhappy with his answer, "What? No, you can't do that. A circus is the place for clowns. Our family will be ashamed of you."
But Kevin insisted. "Our family is so poor now. Which is more important to you, dignity or food? I will give you some money every month from the circus. It probably will be a huge fortune." His father was very stubborn (固执的). "If you go there, somebody will know about it very soon and I'll be very embarrassed, and it must be really tough to be skilled at performing such tricks."
However, Kevin still left home and found a circus to stay regardless. He worked very hard studying magic and lived with animals. Every month, his parents would get a check from him.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But they never knew Kevin's address.
Kevin's father went to the show.
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7、 假定你是李华,随着人工智能的普遍应用,人们的生活方式也或多或少地发生了一些变化。为了鼓励创新和发展,你校上周举办了以"Technology Changes Our Life"为主题的科技节活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1)活动目的;
2)活动内容;
3)活动反响。
注意:
1)写作词数应为 80左右;
2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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8、在我们弃船之前,沙克尔顿镇静地把我们召集在一起,告诉我们要抢出我们最基本的给养——小船、食物、炉子、蜡烛、衣服和毯子。
Before we the ship, Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to rescue our most —the small boats, our food, the cook stove, candles, clothes, and .
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9、事实上,新闻报道经常播出极端暴雨和热浪造成死亡和经济损失。
In fact, news reports are about and heatwaves causing deaths and economic losses.
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10、为了促进我们不良习惯的积极改变,我们必须首先审视我们的不良习惯循环,然后尝试去改变它们。
a change in our bad habits, we must first our bad habit cycles and then try adapt them.
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11、国王、贵族和上流社会人士都想购买自己和所爱之人的准确照片。
Kings, , and people wanted to purchase accurate pictures of themselves and the people they loved.
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12、她约好涂指甲,然后走进一家昂贵的服装店。
She had her nails, then she went into an expensive clothes shop.
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13、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On the second floor of the Zitong Art Gallery, 43-year-old Jiang Xiaoqi n is working on her painting in a studio, doubles as part of an exhibition hall. She draws some yellow from her palette (调色板) and tips it on her canvas (画布) before stopping (check) if it is too thick. Now and then, she stands back a pace or two, takes a survey of her painting and then (decide) whether to apply more.
Around her are five other men and women, (stand) in front of their respective easels (画架) and working on their own paintings. They look exactly like those (profession) artists that one would meet in an art academy.
Only they aren't. They are farmers from Dujing village, the administrative seat of Zitong township, Chun'an county East China's Zhejiang province.
Starting to learn painting only three years ago, Jiang has already made name for herself. Indeed, she is (warm) known as "Sister Corn" for her corn-themed paintings and artistic (creation), especially after her oil painting-titled Corn, unsurprisingly—was sold for 7,500 yuan at a special exhibition (hold) in Shanghai in 2020 featuring 61works by Zitong's farmers.
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14、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was waiting to pick up a friend at the airport. That day I had one of those 1 that change people's lives. It happened just two feet away from me. I noticed a man, carrying two bags, coming toward me. He stopped next to me to 2 his family.
First of all he 3 his bag and came closer to his younger son (about six years old), they gave each other a 4 hug. Then the father looked in his son's eyes with words: "I missed you so much; it's so good to see you, son!" The boy 5 and said, "Me too, dad."
Then the man talked to his older son (nine or ten years old). "Oh, you are quite the young man; I love you very much!" Then they had the most caring 6 too.
7 the father said"Hi, baby girl"to his baby daughter, who was squirming (扭动)excitedly in her mother's arm and watching him all the time. The man 8 took his little daughter, quickly kissed her 9 all over and then held her close to his chest. The little girl laid her head on his shoulder in pure 10 .
After several moments the man looked at his wife and said, "I've saved the best 11 ." Then he shared with her the most passionate kiss. They reminded me of newlyweds (新婚夫妇).
Suddenly, I heard myself asking "Wow, how long have you been married?" "Been 12 fourteen years, and married twelve of those." "Well then, how long have you been away?" He replied with joyous smile on his face, "Two whole 13 !"
I was 14 , as I imagined that he had been gone for several weeks at least. I could only say, "I hope that my marriage is still that heartfelt after twelve years." The man looked straight into my eyes and told me something that changed my life, "Don't 15 , friend, decide!"
(1)A 、 memories B 、 adventures C 、 experiences D 、 opportunities(2)A 、 greet B 、 defend C 、 notice D 、 impress(3)A 、 picked up B 、 put across C 、 relied on D 、 laid down(4)A 、 grateful B 、 loving C 、 weak D 、 distant(5)A 、 waited B 、 jumped C 、 smiled D 、 knelt(6)A 、 laugh B 、 conversation C 、 movement D 、 hug(7)A 、 Afterwards B 、 Finally C 、 Therefore D 、 Meanwhile(8)A 、 skilfully B 、 gently C 、 patiently D 、 tirelessly(9)A 、 back B 、 face C 、 hand D 、 arm(10)A 、 security B 、 confusion C 、 satisfaction D 、 excitement(11)A 、 at least B 、 in full length C 、 for last D 、 for good measure(12)A 、 back B 、 apart C 、 away D 、 together(13)A 、 days B 、 hours C 、 years D 、 weeks(14)A 、 surprised B 、 awkward C 、 amused D 、 disappointed(15)A 、 hesitate B 、 hope C 、 stop D 、 promise -
15、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The world is designed for right-handed people, but why does a tenth of the population prefer the left? .
The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. So it's assumed that left-handedness has a genetic(基因的) component to it. In other words, left-handers are born that way. In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it's kind of random.
The unfavourable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied. In some areas, the left hand became known as the "unclean" hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favoured hand. For example, Jesus sits at God's right side. God's left hand, however, is the hand of judgment. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude. A person giving directions will put their left hand behind them and even physically try to point with their right hand if necessary. .
Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before. People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.
A. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now.
B. Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability.
C. Scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families.
D. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.
E. Why do they use their left hand instead of their right hand for routine activities?
F. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to be right-handed when writing?
G. Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing.
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16、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The Global Food Donation Policy Atlas has issued a recent report in order to recommend ways to increase food donations, reduce food waste, and fight hunger, which may help Kenyan leaders meet 2030 food waste reduction goals.
Food donation can reroute eatable food—that would otherwise give off greenhouse gasses in a landfill—to those experiencing hunger. According to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, 3.5 million Kenyans, roughly 37 percent of the population, face severe hunger. At the same time, the Policy Atlas reports roughly 40 percent of food produced within Kenya goes to waste. But Broad Leib, Deputy Director of Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC), sees some promising changes. "While progress is not happening as quickly as needed, Kenya's food loss index has been steadily reduced from 1,744 metric tons in 2017, to1,531 in 2018, to 1,446 metric tons in 2019, indicating a steady improvement and national commitment to food loss reduction," reports Broad Leib.
According to the Policy Atlas, motivating food donation with rewards is particularly important, which helps food donors and food recovery organizations make up for costs necessary for recovery, storing, processing, and transporting food for donation.
"A major driver of food waste is inconsistent or unclear date labels that cause confusion among all actors along the value chain and limit the ability of businesses to donate food. This increases the likelihood that much safe food will go to waste," Broad Leib tells Food Tank. However, he acknowledges Kenya's current dual (双的) date labeling laws. While food may lose its freshness over time, it is still edible before expiration (到期). Dual date labeling on packaged foods reduces confusion by defining dates for both safety and quality. This helps reduce considerable waste and responsibility for donors.
Broad Leib believes that the private sector can also play a significant role in decreasing food waste in Kenya. It is vital for consumer education campaigns. FLPC's research shows that public-private initiatives can help raise awareness among consumers and donors around issues of food waste and food donation.
(1)、What changes does Broad Leib see?A、Kenya is not committed to reducing food loss. B、Progress in reducing food waste is happening quickly. C、People in Kenya no longer suffer hunger. D、Kenya has gradually reduced its food waste.(2)、What does the underlined word "edible" mean in Paragraph 4?A、Eatable. B、Affordable. C、Delicious. D、Convenient.(3)、How can Kenya reduce food waste according to Broad Leib?A、By reducing food produced within the country. B、By using double date labeling on packaged food. C、By increasing storehouses. D、By fighting hunger with rewards.(4)、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A、Only the private sector is helpful in reducing food waste. B、Bro ad Leib doesn't agree with FLPC on food waste reduction. C、Private and public joint efforts matter around food issues. D、Consumer education campaigns are the most important. -
17、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Recently, four professors of neuroscience were awarded the Brain Prize for their lifechanging contributions to the research on migraines (偏头痛), a disease previously not understood well.
Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School, Peter Goadsby from King's College London, Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden, and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet, Denmark, were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize, the world's most distinguished award highlighting achievements in brain research. The Crow n Prince of Denmark presented the four professors with a grand prize of roughly 1.5 million dollars on October 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Migraines remain one of the most serious and common neurological illnesses millions around the world suffer. Studies show that women are three times more likely to experience frequent and intense migraines than men, and symptoms can last up to 24 hours. Typically, these intense head-throbbing pains are also accompanied by vomiting (呕吐), dizziness and sensitivity to sound, light, and touch.
After over forty years of research, the four professors pinpointed the major cause—chemicals released within the brain. Previously, the main causes of migraines were thought to be stress, pressure or anxiety. In 1979, Professor Michael Moskowitz discovered that headaches occur when thin nerves are found in our head and face to interact with a highly-sensitive membrane (膜) surrounding our brain, releasing chemicals called neuropeptides. These chemicals can then cause the blood vessels in our head to expand and also send pain signals to the brain. Later, research by Professor Goadsby and Edvinsson revealed that the specific neuropeptide which plays the central role in causing the intense headache is calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Then, Professor Olesen's work further confirmed that CGRP is indeed responsible for the pain, rather than a chemical produced in the brain as a result of the migraines.
The work by these scientists paves the way for developing more effective medicine. While past treatments can only temporarily stop the pain, scientists say that the newly developed drugs not only prevent migraines but also don't cause the harmful side effects patients had to endure.
(1)、Who received the grand prize in the country where he works?A、Jes Olesen. B、Peter Goadsby. C、Lars Edvinsson. D、Michael Moskowitz.(2)、What do we know about migraines?A、Migraines are a rare and strange illness. B、All the symptoms of intense migraines last 24 hours. C、Females' chance of getting migraines is higher than males'. D、Vomiting, dizziness and sensitivity lead to migraines.(3)、What is the major cause of migraines?A、Stress, pressure or anxiety. B、A highly-sensitive membrane. C、Chemical called neuropeptides. D、Interactions between thin nerves.(4)、In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A、Medicine. B、Biology. C、Literature. D、Psychology. -
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"Women do not own lands in my community except if they are able to buy one, as most of the lands in a family are passed on to the male children. So a woman who intends to own a land must be prepared to work hard."
Monica Maigari was born and raised in her native community of Madakiya, located in the southern part of Kaduna state of northwestern Nigeria. In 2014, her achievements as a farmer, community leader, and women's advocate won her recognition as an Oxfam Female Food Hero. Since that time, she has deepened her involvement in the local community while sharing her skills with influential audiences.
Monica has been a farmer for more than 30 years. Despite great challenges faced by rural women farmers, such as land accessibility, labour costs, market access, and climate change, she has achieved great success. She started with a small field for crop cultivation in 1984 then expanded into various crops and livestock farming. Like all farmers in her region, Monica's agricultural productivity is threatened by climate change. She is leading her community in adapting to the effects while challenging policymakers to act.
In November 2014, out of the 1,280 contestants nationwide, Monica won the Female Food Hero title for her innovative and leadership qualities. Against local practices, she chose to purchase farmland with her prize money in order to reduce the cost of renting a land and help plough back (把……再投资) that money into her agribusiness.
She describes the FFH as being a truly life changing experience, "I acquired several skills. I was taught the value chain. My productivity and income has steadily increased. I am more financially stable." Since her recognition from Oxfam, Monica has been in demand as a speaker throughout Nigeria and abroad, and she is now able to educate other female farmers. Realizing this yet always humble, Monica simply describes herself as "a hard-working woman devoted to encouraging women especially those less privileged to go into agriculture".
(1)、What does the author intend to stress in Paragraph 1?A、The challenges of having lands faced by women. B、Monica's achievements as a women's advocate. C、The role of male children played in possessing lands. D、The importance of women's involvement in agriculture.(2)、Why was Monica chosen as a Food Hero?A、She served as a public speaker at home and abroad. B、She used her money to buy farmland. C、She owned lands in a community where women typically do not. D、She was creative and had strong leadership.(3)、Which of the following can best describe Monica?A、Hard-working and sensitive. B、Devoted and inspiring. C、Creative but proud. D、Shy but strict.(4)、Which can be a suitable title for the text?A、Women's Land Rights in Madakiya B、A Farmer's Journey in Northwestern Nigeria C、Climate Change and Agriculture in Nigeria D、Oxfam Female Food Hero: Monica Maigari -
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Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave
Best App for Route Planning
Ever wonder how delivery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It's because they're using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, Road Warrior includes lots of other time-sucking details. The subscription options start at $10 per month.
Best App for Gas Prices
Gas prices have been something of a disaster recently, so travellers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. GasBuddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route pop up. Like many apps, there is a free version, as well as a premium (额外费用) option with added features.
Best App for Family Games and Entertainment
Sure you could listen to music or watch movies, but sometimes it's fun to throw it way back with classic travel games. The Plates Family Travel app is a modernized version of the classic license plate game. There's also a map feature that shows you exactly where you saw all the license plates on your road trip. This app is available for Apple or Google devices for free.
Best App for Planning Sightseeing
For people who aren't totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is an absolute must-have. Users can plan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 waypoints/stops when using the premium version of the app, which costs $ 29.99 per year. It won't let you miss the famous scenic spots along the way. It estimates fuel costs, allows for RV drivers to customize routes friendly to their particular vehicle and lets the user cooperate with friends who are also on the road.
(1)、Which app can help you save time most?A、Plates Family Travel. B、Road Trippers. C、Road Warrior. D、Gas Buddy.(2)、Who is most likely to use GasBuddy?A、Those who care about gas prices. B、Those who prefer a unique route. C、Those who need license plates. D、Those who like playing games.(3)、What is special about the Road Trippers app?A、It helps its users to make friends. B、It recommends tourist attractions. C、It provides the shortest route. D、It is available free of charge. -
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Last Saturday, I drove back home from a long hard day. It was snowing heavily and the traffic inched slowly forward like snails. I was so hungry because I skipped my lunch that I decided to stop by KFC and had a quick bite before I continued my journey home. It took me a long time to find a place to park my car. With my face buried in my collar, I walked slowly in the snow. Soon my hands were numb(麻木) with cold, so I pulled my gloves out of my coat pocket and put them on.
I ordered some fried chicken and dug into my pocket for my wallet to pay, only to find it was not there! I remembered I did bring it with me before I set out. Embarrassed, I left the chicken on the counter and said I would return in a minute. Deeply worried, I got out of KFC and ran towards my car, wondering where my wallet, with everything in it, was.
Fresh snow was like a blank paper, recording my tracks. My attention fixed on the ground, I expected to find it on my way. Unfortunately, what I found was only the shape of it in the snow. Obviously, I lost it when I pulled my gloves out. Judging from the footprints on the ground, I was not the only one. There was someone else joining my way. But the footprints of this guy were messy. It seemed that he walked back and forth. My heart sank. At a loss of which way he went, I knew I could never claim my wallet back. Bye, fried chicken, not today. I walked towards my car helplessly.
A short, skinny man was standing by my car. He seemed like homeless because he was dressed in oversized worn-out coat and his face was dirty. He was stamping his feet to keep warm. I felt sorry for him because I had nothing to help him, no money, no food.
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The man noticed me and asked if this was my car.
Refusing my money, he was about to leave.