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Vehicles on our roads are now mostly petrol and diesel (柴油) cars, but their days cannot continue for much longer. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 percent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 percent by 2020.

One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been "range anxiety" — drivers' concerns about running out of electricity on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems, the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. That said, charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA．

Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed greatly over the last few years. Not that long ago, electric cars were met with distrust, and their high prices drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity, recharging times, performance and price, the current generation of electric cars are starting to persuade picky consumers. Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion engine (内燃机) models a run for their money.

As well as development on the road, electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies. Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel, having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over. Now, the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric air travel are also being made, with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery-powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial (商业的) electric flight a reality.

Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions (排放). If the US could replace 87 percent of its cars with electric vehicles, it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 percent. However, because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles, they cannot claim (声称) to be completely emission-free. That said, as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles will become even cleaner.

Clifton College's The English Experience

Location: Bristol Ages: 12 to 17

Fees (费用): 2 Weeks: £ 2740; 3 Weeks: £ 4110; 4 Weeks: £ 5480

Start Dates: 9, 16, 23, 30 July & 6, 13 August 2023

The English Experience challenges students while building their confidence in English and many other skills that are useful inside and outside the classroom. At the beginning of each week, students are put into small groups and given a complex problem to work through to find a solution and present it in their chosen way. Teachers are there to guide the students, which is why class sizes are 12 at most. 

In the afternoons, students choose an elective (选修科目) to follow for 6 hours per week. These include such courses as news reporting, presentation skills, a Mini UN, and creative writing. Extra electives such as professional golf, tennis, and football coaching, as well as horse riding and exam preparation, lead to an additional cost. 

Students go on two full-day excursions (短途旅行) per week. Mid-week excursions are planned around that week's topic, so on the environmental week we go to a local environmental activity centre, while the theatre week involves a trip to a West End show with a drama workshop. Saturday excursions are more relaxed but still engaging, and include set time for shopping. Sunday excursions are shorter but also include an entrance to a local attraction.

I'm a head nurse, and it's my job to evaluate workers' performances at the hospital.

Kenny was a new employee, and he seemed fine. After a few weeks, I had to admit that he was clean, responsible and reasonably efficient.

But he had this self-confident and energetic presence. He was a large man, both physically and socially—he was strong and independent. I worried that a place like our hospital, which demanded teamwork, was not right for such a personality.

We had a patient named Mary. At 94 years old, Mary was as weak as a spiderweb. Her husband and sisters were all dead many years ago. We really didn't know if she had any children, but if she did, they had long since abandoned her.

Mary had a stubborn belief that someone had taken her purse. She searched for it all hours of the day and night. Unless tied to her bed or wheelchair, she would go through the door onto the street, through the laundry room and into the kitchen, mindlessly searching and never giving up. When she had to stay in bed or in her wheelchair, she would stop almost everyone who came near

"Can you lend me a comb?" she would ask. "I've lost mine. It was in my red purse. My money is gone, too. Where is my purse? Where is my purse? Have you seen my purse?

Every day it was the same. We all knew Mary didn't have a purse, but we wouldn't say it. Instead we usually answered, "Sure, Mary, if I see your purse I'll bring it back."

One afternoon, just before supper, I saw Kenny walking down the hall with a plastic grocery bag. He walked toward Mary in her wheelchair. Then he pulled out a red purse.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

Mary's thin old hands flew up to her face in a gesture of wonder and joy.

Kenny leaned over, opened the purse and showed Mary a red comb inside. 

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

The hat is familiar. But under it, you might expect to see the bearded face of Vincent van Gogh, you'll find a furry yellow face with large eyes and iconic red cheeks. Pikachu has taken place of van Gogh in this portrait, one of the six (painting) now on display in "Pokémon × Van Gogh Museum," a new (exhibit) at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

The show is billed as a way to get children (interest) in the works of the 19th-century Dutch master. "This cooperation will allow the next generation to get to know Vincent van Gogh's art and life story in a (refresh) way," says Emilie Gordenker, the museum's general director. But when it opened last week, it was adults stormed the museum's gift shop, purchasing merchandise to resell to make a profit.

The Van Gogh Museum might seem like an unlikely partner for the Pokémon Company, but museum-officials emphasize how (wide) Japanese art influenced van Gogh's style. As he (write) in a letter to his brother, Theo, in 1888, "We wouldn't be able to study Japanese art without becoming much (happy) and more cheerful."

When introducing the rules of the class, the first words my math teacher, Ms. Whitney, began with were "kindness" and "homework". You must be feeling what I felt then: Why would homework, such a(n) 1 and difficult existence for students, be 2 with anything good?

As if 3 my confusion, Ms. Whitney began to explain in her 4 but authoritative voice: "Homework is the 5 you have for your teacher, your classmates, and yourself. It provides you the precious opportunity to grow and learn. When others can't solve a problem, and you get a(n) 6 , you can do them a favor. There's a positive relationship between them."

It was at that moment that I heard a pop in my head, a feeling as if the mist of 7  around the two words had faded away. Homework promotes kindness, and kindness 8  creates an atmosphere that 9  everyone to practice their skills. It is a 10  of positivity.

Ms. Whitney 11 the truth behind those words during the following days. Every day, we were 12 into groups and made to stand next to each other, working on problems that came like a 13 rapids. In a classroom 14 filled with friendly discussion and Ms. Whitney's cheerful voice 15 , "Kindness and Homework!" whenever she spied on one of us standing alone or helplessly, math class didn't feel as boring or tiring as it was before.

Criticism is part and parcel of living in the world. And doing anything truly innovative will guarantee it. Here are 5 ways to deal with different kinds of criticism.

Be noble.

. Well, maybe not kill them (I know it might be tempting when they're coming at you), but express kindness and resist defensive reactions. You'll likely see them soften.

If you're just the messenger, agree with the critic.

If you're getting panned for something beyond your control, align (使一致) yourself with the critic—you could agree," It's a shame that we didn't win the tournament. I wish it had worked out better, too." This will get you out of the line of fire.

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Reacting defensively shows insecurity, plus you'll just come across as aggressive and difficult. And blaming is even worse. Resist throwing someone under the bus.

It's not what they say, it's what you hear.

This is the big one. If a critical comment has truly shaken your confidence, or thrown you into a multi-day crying, ask yourself "What does this comment mean about me?" Notice that there are two completely different statements. Avoid over-interpretation and speculation—they'll just make you feel bad.

Consider that the critic might be wrong.

You can always reject criticism that does not match what your core beliefs tell you is correct. When it's your turn to hear criticism, remember: just because someone says it, doesn't mean it's true.

A final note: let's be honest, the only way to avoid criticism is to collect those critical comments, stick them on the wall, and just keep swimming.

A. I know you're right

B. Kill them with kindness

C. Interpretation is everything

D. Seize the criticism as an opportunity

E This can strengthen your ability

F. Don't get defensive or blame others

G Say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing

Artificial intelligence, a key technology for driving digital transformation, is playing an increasingly vital role in accelerating China's push for industrial upgrading and promoting the in-depth integration (融合) of the digital economy and real economy. Significant progress has been made in developing China's Al industry, with technological innovation capabilities in some areas ranking among the best in the world, business leaders and experts said.

A Stanford University report showed that China filed more than half of the world's AI patent applications last year and the nation continued to lead the world in the number of AI journals, conference papers and related publications. The report said Chinese researchers have been the most productive in recent years, publishing 27.5% of all AI journal articles worldwide, while researchers from the United States accounted for 12%. Articles in Chinese journals also exceeded those of other nations for citations, an indicator of their scientific importance.100000

Chinese technology companies have invested heavily in research and development based on AI. In 2017, Baidu was chosen to lead the establishment of the Al national laboratory in deep learning. Self-driving technologies are important for this national research project.

Robin Li, co-founder and CEO of Baidu, said the application of AI technology is reshaping the industry landscape and will be a transformative force revolutionizing development over the next 40 years.

Tech heavyweight Tencent Holdings launched its AI Lab in April 2016. It emphasizes basic research in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing and machine learning. The tech firm works to put fundamental research to practical use, applying AI to its key businesses, including medicine, social interaction, online games and cloud computing. It also operates Youtu Lab, which has developed advanced technologies in facial and image recognition and voice identification.

Xiang Ligang, director-general of a telecom industry association, spoke highly of the nation's intensified efforts to develop digital technologies represented by AI, which will further reinforce China's advantages in global supply chains, he said.

Taking an "eco-break" was once almost the same as a weekend's hedge-laying or a summer spent conserving wildlife. Here is how things have changed: being a green traveler today is no longer restricted to one-off gestures but, rather, it's a state of mind. Influences include, but are not limited to what we pack, how we reach our destination, where we stay and what activities we take part in.

Such change has come about thanks to both a growing understanding of climate change and the pioneering efforts of some travel operators to show the joy of going green. Luxury camping specialists Feather Down Farms and Forest, for example, led the glamping (豪华野营) revolution. Digital platforms such as Under the Thatch and Canopy & Stars have made booking low-impact rural accommodations easier. Adventure operators such as TYF, Intrepid and Much Better Adventures set the agenda for sustainable outdoor relaxation.10000

But the increased appetite for travel and the trend for replacing annual trips with multiple shorter breaks has seen a rise in carbon-intensive air travel. Meanwhile, key overland routes have been discontinued (such as ferry services to Scandinavia and overnight "train hotels" through France and Spain), and cuts in local transport services have severely impacted car-free access to rural areas. Dishonest and immoral businesses have also jumped on the "eco" travel wave, muddying the waters.

There are, however, signs we're entering a golden age of green travel. Richard Hammond, founder of the Green Traveler website, shares over 20 years' worth of expertise in his new guidebook outlying methods to explore the world sustainably. Many travel companies are also starting to provide tools to help travelers tell the genuinely green from greenwashing operations (Booking. com and Google, for instance, are working with not-for-profit Travalyst to flag up

officially-approved and eco-certified hotels in their search results) while the upcoming national rollout (推广) of electric car charging, the modernization of cross-channel ferry services and the return of rail means choosing lower-carbon overland travel is becoming practical and more appealing.

In 1931, Americans were suffering through the Great Depression. It was The Good Earth by Pearl Buck that brought comfort, the top-selling book that year.

Born into a religious workers' family in 1892, Pearl Buck left the United States and moved to China with her parents. Her education began at home with her mother teaching her American school things while a Chinese tutor taught her other subjects, including writings of Confucius. In 1910, she went back to America to study philosophy. After graduation, she returned to China and married John Lossing Buck, an agriculture expert, eventually settling down in a small village in the north of China.

Had it not been for their first child Carol, who had an unusual disease causing her to have trouble learning, Pearl Buck might never have become a famous writer. The reason was money. She needed it to pay for her daughter's care. She recalled why she chose China and its people as the subjects, "If none of you want to write these wonderful farmers. I will write about them. So, I wrote The Good Earth."

The Good Earth tells the story of a poor Chinese man named Wang Lung and his wife O-Lan. It recounts how they work hard and finally make enough money to purchase some land for a farm. They stick to the land even in times of starvation, themselves begging on the streets. Experiencing ups and downs, Wang finds happiness in owning land and raising crops. He even forbids his sons to sell the land after his death.

Pearl Buck told her China stories with honesty and Americans were impressed by the new images of the Chinese totally different from those in Hollywood movies. The book earned Pearl Buck the Pulitzer Prize and was later adapted into an Oscar-winning movie. In 1938, she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.