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Sally's birthday was approaching, and the excitement that usually filled her heart was now replaced with disappointment and stress. Turning eleven was a big deal, and she had always celebrated it with a grand party surrounded by her friends. However, this year was different. The burden of excessive homework and her parents' struggling business weighed heavily on her, forcing Sally to make the difficult decision of not having a birthday party, even though it was an event she enjoyed dearly every year. One day, during the break, her best friend, Jane, with a curious look in her eyes, approached. "Are you going to have a birthday party this year?" Jane asked, sensing Sally's sadness. "No," Sally sighed and replied sadly, "there's just too much going on and my parents are going through financial difficulties."

She smiled weakly, trying to conceal (掩饰) her extreme disappointment and stress, but Jane saw through her pretence easily. Jane nodded thoughtfully and did not say anything. After the break, Sally saw her talking to one of their classmates, Sarah, secretively. Curious, Sally went over to them, but as soon as Jane saw her, she quickly walked away. Sally was scared by Jane's strange actions and turned towards Sarah. "What did she say?" Sally asked. However, Sarah simply shrugged and walked away, leaving Sally standing there, feeling left out and anxious.

"What is happening?" Sally wondered anxiously. "Are they keeping something from me?" As Sally's birthday drew nearer, Jane was often found chatting softly with their other classmates. Whenever Sally went over to them, they would just walk away or tell her that they were talking about a secret which Sally was not allowed to know. "Jane has never kept secrets from me before," Sally thought. Her heart fell. Even her friends were distancing themselves from her! She swung between confusion and sadness with each passing moment, desperately trying to figure out what was happening. Why were her friends distancing themselves from her? And what were they hiding?

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On the day of Sally's birthday, she went to school and found her classroom in total darkness.

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Tears sprang from Sally's eyes and her face broke into a radiant smile.

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1.   人物简介；2.   主要事迹；3.   所受启发。

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1.   词数 80 左右；

2.   可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。

Ladies and gentlemen,

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Thanks for your attention!

        In 2004, FIFA formally (announce) to the world that soccer originates in Zibo, Shandong province, China. Maybe few people know that this sport is called Cuju in ancient China.

       Cuju is often written as ts'u-chü and translates literally as "kick-ball". The name served as a catch-all (笼统语）to describe a number of different (version) of a game in which the ball was kicked.

       Cuju involved a great degree of complexity and developed over time. It could be played in a team or (individual), and was often played for purely aesthetic (美学的) reasons. The non-competitive version was called baida, with a range of skills that players sought(master). Competitive Cuju featured two teamsobject was to outscore one another.

       A number of books on Cuju were written in the past centuries,some of which have survived. They offer a fascinating insight a wide range of kicks that could be used, as well as the various movements and body postures involved.

     It is little played today except as a minor tourist(attract) and on ceremonial occasions,its vibrant history lives on. In current China, many people choose this game as a way to exercise while (experience) China's traditional culture. Cuju was listed into first batch of China's intangible cultural heritage in 2006

It was 1930, when many people were out of work, money was tight and people suffered a lot. Still, the streets were4 with energy and color. As he walked through Harlem, Jacob looked hard at the people, the churches, and barber shops and so on. He5 those images in his mind, along with the images of paintings he saw in the6.

Jacob came from a poor family so his mother wanted him to aim for something more7. But Jacob's teacher, Alston, in an art program saw that he was talented. Alston8 him how to use paints to make stage sets.

As time passed, Alston let Jacob rent work space in his own studio. That was an exciting place for a young black man9 to become an artist. Many creative people10 there to talk about art, literature and history. From their11, Jacob learned that history books often ignored the accomplishments of African Americans. He decided to paint a series of pictures describing the story of a black hero. He12 Toussaint, who had helped free his people from French ruling.

Many people admired Jacob's pictures, but he needed13 admiration. To help his family, he often had to work at jobs that14 him away from painting. Then something encouraging happened. An artist named Augusta got Jacob a job. For eighteen months, Jacob was given a(n)15 to paint pictures. For the first time, he felt like a professional artist.

The invention of the mobile phone and mobile technology was incredible. Here we highlight the most common ones that technology is changing our lives today.

● Mobile technology has changed how we communicate.

The advancement of technology has made communication unbelievably fast and convenient.

In the past, writing a letter or finding a wired telephone was the best way to communicate remotely with someone. You can send them a message on social media, text them, video chat, email, or put a call through.

● Mobile technology creates the "Everything" device.

With many businesses mobile technologies have brought about, there are some products that they have made out of date. Now just one device has replaced the portable (便携式的) music player, alarm clock, GPS, calculator, camera, flashlight, calendar and much more.

● Mobile technology leads to ever-present distraction.

In many places, it's a common sight to see just about everyone with a mobile phone within arm's reach. In the first two ways listed above, that can be useful. As mobile technologies have become more and more widespread in today's society, research has begun to connect heavy day-to-day use with a number of side effects, the majority of which are related to mental health.

We should accept that mobile technologies are here to stay and improve our lives for the better in spite of its shortcomings. In my opinion, its advantages far outweigh its disadvantages.

A. We cannot ignore its disadvantages.

B. All in all, mobile devices greatly benefit our lives.

C. However, instant access is not always a good thing.

D. While these things do still exist, they are no longer absolutely essential.

E. Nowadays, you are blessed with more efficient options at your fingertips.

F. The conventional way of doing shopping has also changed beyond imagination.

G. Since then, advances in mobile technology have shaped our lives in various ways.

Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?

In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.

A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are "really, really smart." Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are "really, really smart." Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.

Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with "intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."

The new review, by the University of Exeter and the University of Winchester, says zoos have made great improvements in recent years, but closer observation of animal behaviour - a method called Qualitative Behavioural Assessment, developed in farming - could show even more about their state of mind.

An animal's positioning of its body, facial movements and activity levels are among the things that might tell whether it is excited, calm, interested, nervous, relaxed, etc.

"Zookeepers are knowledgeable about their animals, and they will often recognise an animal's state of mind by its behaviour and body language," said Dr. Paul Rose, of the University of Exeter.

"What we are suggesting is a more scientific method of this, carried out over time.

"Certain behaviours will show certain moods (情绪) in an animal, and we should build our knowledge of this for different animals that live in zoos. For example, lions have a lot of facial expressions, and research on these expressions could help zoos understand the animals' state of mind. This information could then be used to improve welfare by changing diets, feeding times or any number of other aspects of the way animals are kept."

Dr. Rose carries out much of his research at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, and is now examining how the swans (天鹅) there might show their state of mind through their behavioural expression.

"We're looking at how much time they spend exploring their habitat, which could show what they're feeling." he said. "When they're unsure, they appear to move less and be more careful, and draw their feathers (羽毛) close to their bodies."

The study suggests research opportunities for Qualitative Behavioural Assessment and practices that could be used by zoos. "Animal welfare in zoos has improved greatly in the last 10 or 20 years, and this method gives zoos another way to recognise and improve the welfare of animals," Dr. Rose said.

The preparation for this trip started a few months ago. I tried to prepare in the best way possible as this is uncharted territory for me. It will be the first hike really off the beaten path. I will not go into details until I get back and actually know what I am talking about.

There are a few things to keep in mind when you plan to hike in Sarek National Park. First of all, there are no huts (棚屋) or any accommodation. If you are at the heart of Sarek you will be at least a 4-5 days hike away from the next mountain hut. So this means I will have to carry everything I need for 8-10 days. The biggest part of the load will be food. There are no paths or waymarks. I will have to make my own route with GPS and maps.

In addition, the weather can be very challenging. Sarek is the area in Sweden with the heaviest rainfall. It is also known for strong wind and there're not many places to shelter from it because there are hardly any trees. It is important to bring professional hiking gear (装备). Finding and choosing a good campsite might take some time as well.

Decktopus AI

Ever got asked to make a PPT for a school project or meeting but don't know where to start? Or perhaps designing is not your cup of tea, but you still want to impress your audience visually? Decktopus AI has got all your presentation needs covered. With a wide range of templates, elements and content suggestions at your disposal, Decktopus AI will be your best friend walking into that presentation room.

DALL-E2

The hard truth is that not all of us are artistically talented, but with a dash of DALL-E2, we could be! DALL-E2 is an AI model that converts text descriptions into images. The more specific you are with your prompt (指令), the closer the final image will be to your desire. This is a handy AI tool for anyone who wants to create art but lacks the capability or for designers to source inspiration.

Soundraw

Now, what about music? If a video website has ever served you a copyright strike, you know how difficult it is to source free music for videos. Enter Soundraw, an AI platform that allows you to create royalty- free original music. After choosing the type, speed and length of your desired music, Soundraw will do all the work for you and compose unique tracks to accompany your video. No more copyright strikes!

Deep Nostalgia

This AI tool will breathe life into photographs through animation. Deep Nostalgia adds subtle movements and expressions to your images, making them appear realistic. This is a great tool to try out if you have some old photos lying around and would like to recover cherished moments.

Ava, a fifth-grader, longed for a cell phone like her peers but had to wait until she was thirteen. To persuade her parents, she penned an essay, demonstrating she was mature enough for a cell phone. Her parents, impressed, gave her an old phone.

"Ava," her dad said seriously, "a cell phone isn't just for fun and games. It's a significant responsibility. You must keep your phone secure. You must silence it in public spaces. You must..." He listed all of the ways that she had to be responsible with her phone. But Ava, too busy with choosing the perfect wallpaper, downloading apps, and chatting with her best friend Sarah, only half-listened.

Over the weekend, Sarah's mom took the girls to a movie. Normally Ava avoided horror films, but Sarah's pleading words with funny memes (表情包) had somehow convinced Ava that the movie might actually be enjoyable. Before the movie started, Sarah's mom instructed the girls to silence their phones out of respect for others. As the movie's tension built, Ava found herself growing increasingly uncomfortable. "I need to go to the bathroom," Ava whispered to Sarah.

After the movie, while waiting for Sarah's mom to fetch the car, Ava felt a sinking feeling. "I can't find my phone!" she shrieked, patting down all of her pockets. Panic-stricken, Ava searched her bag, yet her phone seemed to have vanished. Ava got into the car, her stomach in knots.

"Are you going to tell your parents?" Sarah whispered to Ava on their ride back. Ava was silent, her mind racing with the consequences. She could envision her parents' disappointed faces and harsh words. She feared that this incident might lead to her parents taking away the privilege of having a phone altogether.

As they arrived, Ava climbed out of the car and trudged home, her heart heavy with what had happened.

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The moment Ava walked in, her parents greeted her with a smile. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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1. 人物简介；

2. 崇拜的原因。

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1. 词数80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

The Scientist I Admire Most

Dear fellow students,

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That's all. Thank you for your listening.