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  • 1、Last winter I enjoyed a brief adventure in Guatemala. Over a period of 12 days, I explored through the jungle to watch the sunrise and danced in the street during the holiday parade. But looking back on that trip, what I remember most vividly is a New Year's Eve in Guatemala City, at a lifeless hotel. Rather than a countdown to midnight, I counted down the hours until my departure.

    Nothing special happened during that night. Rather, the big role this hotel plays in my memories can be explained by a psychological principle called the recency effect. "The recency effect helps to account for our tendency to remember the ending part of a sequence of events with far more clarity than the rest, " said Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a biopsychologist.

    She says it arises from our short-term memory's inability to hold on to more than a small amount of information at once. So while there is no magic formula to create lovely travel memories, employing the recency effect can turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.

    Dr. Stephanie, a Neuroscientist, says that while you can strategically set off the recency effect at a trip's end, you may have multiple opportunities to create lasting memories all along the way by breaking it up into smaller chunks.

    Keep in mind that the recency effect can also backfire. "Ending an amazing trip with stressful flight delays, lost luggage or feeling unwell might be enough to overshadow the entire experience, resulting in remembering the trip as awful instead of joyful, " Stephanie said.

    To avoid disproportionately (不成比例地)spotlighting the final days, Poffenroth has created a trick: She amplifies (增强) earlier days in a trip to keep her memories well-rounded. "I collect little bits that will remind me of that day: a subway ticket, a seashell, a cardboard drink with a pub' s logo on it. " Then, as she is packing on the last day, "I go through all my little found treasures and spend a few moments recalling each one, " she said. "This gives me a sense of closure for that chapter of travel and makes the experience memorable. "

    (1)、How did the author feel about the New Year's Eve in Guatemala City?
    A、It was boring. B、It was eventful. C、It was relaxing. D、It was cheerful.
    (2)、What do we know about the recency effect from paragraph 2?
    A、It is based on a psychological principle. B、It is widely used to create lovely memories. C、It highlights the final part of a series of events. D、It makes up for the inability of short-term memory.
    (3)、What does the underlined word "backfire" mean in paragraph 5 ?
    A、Be avoided to some extent. B、Be applied extensively. C、Produce undesirable consequences. D、Pose unexpected challenges.
    (4)、According to Poffenroth, which of the following may help travelers have good memories?
    A、Share travel experiences. B、Recall the final days of a journey. C、Purchase as many souvenirs as possible. D、Purposely gather reminders of a journey.
  • 2、Summer is finally in the air, but that doesn't mean you can't still stay in and have a great movie night. Whether you're looking for something deep and thought-provoking or light for the whole family, there are many incredible films on Netflix.

    The Matrix (1999)

    IMDb (Internet Movie Database): 8.7/10 | Runtime: 136 minutes

    The Matrix is a science fiction film that stars Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers the world he lives in is an illusion crafted by malevolent Artificial Intelligence. The movie presents the very best in technical filmmaking, winning four Oscars. With thrilling action and a complex story, it's a must-see.

    American Symphony (2023)

    IMDb: 7.9/10 | Runtime: 104 minutes

    Even if you just watch the trailer for American Symphony, you will be in tears. The documentary (纪录片) tells the story of Grammy winner Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad. It's a beautiful tale of love and resilience, with Variety Magazine calling it "one of the best love stories seen on film."

    Nyad (2023)

    IMDb: 7.1/10 | Runtime: 121 minutes

    As expected from most sports dramas and biopics, Nyad shares a story of perseverance, the triumphs of determination, and a message of hope. It engages the audience with its solid foundation while entertaining through grounded drama based on reality instead of relying on cheap cliches (陈词滥调).

    Society of the Snow (2023)

    IMDb: 7.7/10 | Runtime: 144 minutes

    In 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashed on the way to Chile, and the survivors of the wreck had to work together to survive in the of the Snow. With a budget of 60 million euros, the film is the most expensive Spanish film ever made.

    (1)、For those who value online scoring, which film would be their top choice?
    A、The Matrix. B、American Symphony. C、Nyad. D、Society of the Snow.
    (2)、What do the last three films have in common?
    A、They are high-budget films. B、They are based on true stories. C、They have the duration within two hours. D、They have been successful at the box office.
    (3)、Who is the text intended for?
    A、Film critics. B、Film makers. C、Movie-goers. D、Cinema staff.
  • 3、A man in a black coat was caught                     .
    A、stole B、stolen C、to steal D、stealing
  • 4、I have been working in this company                      I graduated from university.
    A、when B、since C、before D、while
  • 5、                     is known to all that the outstanding academic atmosphere draws many students to our school.
    A、It B、Which C、As D、What
  • 6、________ difficulties we may come across, we'll work together to overcome them.
    A、However B、Wherever C、Whatever D、Whenever
  • 7、Technology makes________possible that millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of the world-famous painting.
    A、it B、this C、that D、one
  • 8、Practising Tai Chi can make our body more flexible,               in turn can ease joint pain and help to protect us from injury.
    A、that B、which C、it D、what
  • 9、Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming,                      as one of the best all-round forms of exercise.
    A、is regarded B、regard C、are regarded D、regards
  • 10、All the newly published albums were so popular that they ________ by the time he got to the music store.
    A、have been sold out B、will be sold out C、had been sold out D、will have been sold out
  • 11、The silence in the room gave rise to a curious situation ________ we were all at a loss what to do next.
    A、which B、where C、that D、why
  • 12、She had her homework                     , so she can join us for dinner.
    A、finish B、finished C、is finished D、has finished
  • 13、It is of great value to                      children to good books.
    A、expose B、explore C、explode D、expand
  • 14、To avoid                      the wildlife, thirty-three passages have been built under the railway to allow the animals to move safely and freely in their natural habitat.
    A、detecting B、deserving C、bursting D、disturbing
  • 15、As a teacher, she has a gift for                        her students to think critically and creatively.
    A、tackling B、motivating C、expanding D、emphasizing
  • 16、She applied for the job and                      received an invitation to interview.
    A、originally B、instantly C、subsequently D、literally
  • 17、He regularly donates                      sums of money to local charities.
    A、crucial B、available C、substantial D、varied
  • 18、I have been so               with work that I haven't had time for social activities.
    A、considerate B、motivated C、equipped D、occupied
  • 19、More Chinese classics have been adapted for movies or TV plays to make traditional Chinese culture                      to a wider range of people.
    A、accessible B、native C、efficient D、accurate
  • 20、Our heartfelt                      goes out to the victims of the severe accident.
    A、gratitude B、tendency C、adaptation D、sympathy
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