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1、 阅读理解
Aron Lee Ralston came into the world within the nurturing environment of a middle-class American family. His formative years took a pivotal turn when, at the age of twelve, his family relocated to Colorado, a move that sowed the seeds of his profound affection for trekking amidst the majestic canyons.
On the fateful day of April 26th, 2003, Ralston found himself at the precipice of a life-threatening predicament, one that nearly culminated in his demise. While venturing solo through the Blue John Canyon, an inadvertent misstep caused him to dislodge an enormous boulder, which subsequently ensnared his right hand against the unyielding canyon wall.
Having embarked on this solitary expedition without alerting anyone to his whereabouts, Ralston faced the harrowing realization that he might remain entrapped indefinitely. Despite his valiant efforts to extricate his hand, he was met with failure, and the futility of crying out for assistance became apparent. Moreover, the exertion required to shout for help would deplete the energy reserves that were crucial for enduring the dire circumstances over an extended period.
As the days unfolded, the grim reality of his entrapment under an 800-pound boulder set in, compelling Ralston to contemplate the unthinkable: severing his own right hand. Armed with a rudimentary pocket knife, whose edge was insufficiently sharp to penetrate bone, he faced the daunting task of self-amputation. As time elapsed and his provisions of sustenance and hydration dwindled, he inscribed his name, birth date, and a projected date of death upon the stone.
In a twist of fortune, Ralston conceived an ingenious strategy to harness the principle of torque and the leverage of his own bones to detach his arm from his torso. Employing the modest tool at his disposal, he ultimately managed to achieve this desperate act and staggered out of the canyon, hemorrhaging profusely. Providentially, a family on holiday espied him in this dire state, offering him sustenance and hydration before conveying him to a medical facility.
In the aftermath of this harrowing ordeal, Ralston was fitted with a prosthetic limb and, undeterred, resumed his passion for mountaineering. He embraced the accident as a transformative "turning point" in his existence, a testament to his indomitable spirit and resilience.
(1)、What happened to Aron while he was hiking?A、He was too tired and unable to climb B、He suffered a knife wound in his right leg C、He accidentally fell down the mountain. D、He got a hand stuck between a rock and the canyon wall(2)、Why did Aron stop calling for help?A、He found a way to save himself. B、He needed to save energy. C、He gave up hope for survival D、He met a family on vacation.(3)、How did Aron save himself?A、He removed the huge stone. B、He cut off his arm with a knife. C、He was pulled out of there by his family. D、He was rescued by people from a hospital.(4)、Which of the following words can best describe Aron?A、Enthusiastic and kind. B、Independent and generous. C、Adventurous and determined D、Responsible and professional. -
2、 阅读理解
The Monet:The Immersive Experience, a captivating venture situated in the city of Liège, beckons enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the artistic realm of Claude Monet, a luminary of the French Impressionist movement and a paragon of nineteenth-century creativity.
This innovative exhibition, designed to transport visitors into the very essence of Monet's oeuvre, utilizes a cutting-edge digital format that encompasses a panoramic 360-degree display. Employing the latest in multimedia technology, the exhibition features monumental projections of Monet's canvases, adorning the walls and floors of the venue, accompanied by an auditory symphony, the aromatic essence of flora, and narrated descriptions delivered in a multitude of languages, thereby breathing life into the artworks in an unprecedented manner.
To delve deeply into the French master's universe, patrons are ushered through a trilogy of thematic chambers, each a spectacle in its own right. These chambers not only offer a glimpse into Monet's existence, but also bestow upon the visitors a trove of novel encounters and perspectives on his life, his artistic endeavors, and his celebrated creations.
For those seeking logistical details:
The exhibition commences from the month of March in the year 2024.
The operational hours are as follows: On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the doors open at the tenth hour of the morning and close at the seventh hour of the evening. Fridays extend the closing time to the eighth hour of the evening, while Saturdays commence at the ninth hour of the morning and conclude at the eighth hour of the evening. Sundays follow a similar schedule, opening at the ninth hour and closing at the seventh hour, with Mondays and Tuesdays observing a closure.
The anticipated duration for the visit is estimated to span between sixty to seventy-five minutes.
The venue is located at Eglise Saint-Pholien, situated on Rue Saint-Pholien, with the postal code 4020 in the city of Liège.
For further inquiries, it is advisable to peruse the Frequently Asked Questions section pertaining to this immersive experience.
(1)、How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monetˈs paintings?A、It offers stages to visitors. B、It gives lectures on art. C、It uses digital technology. D、It provides language services.(2)、What will visitors experience in the three rooms?A、A unique journey to Monetˈs world. B、An introductory tour of painters. C、An exploration on French art. D、An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.(3)、Which of the following is a recommended visiting time?A、11: 30 am (Wed, Feb 21). B、4: 00 pm (Sun, Apr 7). C、8: 30 am (Thur, Mar 28). D、10: 00 am (Tue, Mar 19). -
3、 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。
It was 2002, and two months earlier, my mum, Debbie, bad moved my two older sisters and me 4000km away from our old home and my grandma Mary, 62, for a new job.
Before the move, Grams, as I called her, lived with us, and she and I shared a bedroom. She'd help me get ready for school each morning, and on weekends she'd take me shopping or to the horse races. We're like two peas in a pod (形影不离). Everywhere we went, people knew Grams for her outgoing personality and I missed it desperately.
"I want to move back with Grams," I told Mum one day. Aware of our special bond, she told me to call Grams and see what she thought. "I'd love that. Krissy!" Grams exclaimed down the phone line. So at 15, I flew back to live with her. We became properly best friends. watching old movies or dancing to music together. Grams was very stylish, often giving me fashion advice, and she also taught me how to cook.
When I attended high school, I bccame a bit wild, staying out late. But when I came home, Grams always welcomed me with open arms. "Remember, Krissy." she told me, "No matter where life takes you, family is what matters." It was her unconditional love that got me through my teenage years and kept me from going completely off the rails.
When she reached her early 70s. Grams began exhibiting some strange behavior. One day, I noticed she'd turned on the oven. "What are you cooking, Grams?" I called out. "I'm not cooking anything," she responded in confusion from the living room. This forgetfulness became a pattern of dangerous behavior. One day, we even found her barefoot in the snow. Eventually, she confessed that something didn't feel right in her mind. "It's like I'm not here in this world with you," she told me sadly.
I took her to the doctor and the result was heartbreaking. "Your grandma has Alzheimer's disease," the doctor told us, "she'll need 24-hour care." Helpless, we checked her into assisted living. However, it seemed that my once lively grandma was very depressed there, which grieved me a great deal.
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I decided to quit my job to look after her.
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As I shared the videos of our daily life online, unexpected support and likes poured in.
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4、 假定你是李华,在国外一所高中进行交换学习,学校餐厅为提高服务质量在广泛征求意见,请你给餐厅经理John写一封邮件,内容包括:1.反馈问题;2.提出建议。
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Dear John,
I am writing to share some feedback and suggestions regarding the cafeteria.
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Best regards
Li Hua
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5、 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。
A fisherman from USA caught a very rare bright blue lobster (龙虾) off the coast of Maine and (choose) to set it free back into the ocean. But the (photo) of it went viral on the social media.
While the shells of lobsters are generally red or brown in color, the blue shell is a result of a genetic mutation (突变), causes the lobster to produce more of a particular protein than others, (lead) to the rare blue color. Because blue lobsters are (extreme) rare, fishermen Believe it's a sign of good luck to catch one.
Yellow, orange and crystal-colored lobsters are considered even (rare) than bright blue ones. According to the lobster Institute, yellow lobsters account for about one in 30 million of the total population, while the chances of catching a crystal lobster are believed to be one in 100 million. Blue lobsters may not be the most unusual, they are undoubtedly the best to look at.
Many restaurants in the UK have agreed to spare the rare blue lobsters and give them a new place (live). "I felt responsible. Something so rare doesn't require a place on the menu. Every species (deserve) a fair chance at survival," Said Austin Hopley, a chef at "The Hare", "It is extraordinary finding and worth saving to try to educate the public about the amazing creatures in the ecosystem."
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6、 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。
Ghunta was born into a poor family in a rural part of Western Jamaica. He, together with his brothers and sisters was 1 by a single mother, who often had to make 2 choices about how to make use of their 3 resources, including the choice to send his oldest sister to school, and to keep Ghunta at home. When he finally 4 school, he struggled to catch up on his reading skills for lack of 5 to books.
By the time he entered sixth grade, he could only spell his name, but unable to recognize words or read with 6 . The obvious gap in studying made Ghunta shy and lonely. The situation was further 7 by some teachers who made him feel worthless.
However, when Ghunta was about 12, a young teacher-in-training decided to launch a special reading program for 8 students. Ghunta was the first student to be 9 . That teacher, who was incredibly kind to him, had a profound impact on him. "She did not ask anything of me, 10 that I work hard and believe in myself," he recalled.
Under her guidance, Ghunta's reading skills 11 improved, and he began to have faith in himself. His life took on a new 12 and a passion for writing was burning within him. Today, Ghunta is not only a published author but also an award-winning poet. With hard work, dedication and 13 of a kind teacher, it is possible to 14 hardship and achieve our dreams, no matter how 15 the journey may seem.
(1)A 、cared about B 、turned out C 、brought up D 、sent away(2)A 、tough B 、sensitive C 、obvious D 、simple(3)A 、various B 、limited C 、relevant D 、natural(4)A 、quit B 、finished C 、acquired D 、attended(5)A 、exposure B 、approach C 、appeal D 、devotion(6)A 、intelligence B 、need C 、interest D 、doubt(7)A 、improved B 、controlled C 、complicated D 、worsened(8)A 、struggling B 、excellent C 、curious D 、gifted(9)A 、thanked B 、blamed C 、included D 、refused(10)A 、except B 、besides C 、such D 、so(11)A 、typically B 、gradually C 、frequently D 、slightly(12)A 、look B 、duty C 、focus D 、victory(13)A 、optimism B 、permission C 、pressure D 、support(14)A 、identify B 、overcome C 、face D 、admit(15)A 、effortless B 、endless C 、challenging D 、thrilling -
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Resilience refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, setbacks and failures. Resilient individuals are able to bounce back from tough situation, often strengthened and more powerful than before. Research has shown that for certain people, resilience may seem to come naturally. . Here are some techniques you can employ.
Believe in yourself
Having confidence in your own ability to cope with the stress of life can play an important part in resilience. Always remind yourself of your own strengths and accomplishments. . When you hear them, practice immediately replacing them with positive ones, such as, "I can do this," "I'm a great friend/mother/partner," or "I'm good at my job."
Having caring, supportive people around you acts as a protective factor during times of crisis. While simply talking about a situation with a friend or loved one won't make your trouble go away, it allows you to share your feelings, get support, receive positive feedback, and come up with possible solutions to your problems.
Embrace change
. By learning how to be more adaptable, you'll be better equipped to respond when faced with a life crisis. Resilient people often use the event as an opportunity to branch out in new directions. While some people may feel upset by sudden changes, highly resilient individuals are able to adapt and make progress.
Everyone can learn to be resilient and it doesn't involve any specific set of behaviors or actions. . Resilience may take time to build, so don't get discouraged if you still struggle to cope with different problems.
A.Be willing to share
B.Develop a strong social network
C.Therefore, they get out of trouble easily
D.Don't be afraid of the negative comments
E.Flexibility is an essential part of resilience
F.However, it can also be learned later in life
G.It can vary dramatically from person to person
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8、 阅读理解
Robots with artificial intelligence (AI) have been tested in care homes in the UK and Japan. Initial tests show that the robots reduce loneliness and improve the mental health of elderly residents.
The robot, called Pepper, was developed for a project called CARESSES. which is trying to create robots that behave and speak like the people they're helping. To do this, Pepper uses a new type of AI that gives it "cultural competence," or the ability to adjust how it speaks to different people, taking things like age, culture and religion into account.
The robot is autonomous and can remember things about the people it talks to, ask questions and make suggestions for activities. It can play the radio and is also able to remind people about important dates or to take medication.
The test project, which ran from 2017 to January 2020, was funded by the European Union and the Japanese government. The study found that older adults who spent up to 18 hours over two weeks with the robot saw a significant improvement in their mental health and a small decrease in loneliness. However, only 45 people participated, so more research is needed to confirm the results.
"This study is groundbreaking because it is the first and largest ever investigation into the use of autonomous social robots for older adults in care settings," said Dr. Chris Papadopoulos of the University of Bedfordshire, one of the universities that worked on the study. "Poor mental health and loneliness are significant health concerns and we have demonstrated that robots can help relieve these." However, according to users, there were some problems, like distracting head and hand movements, not enough cultural awareness, and surface conversations.
Papadopoulos said that Pepper is still being developed and it would take two to three more years of research and development before similar robots could be used in care homes. He also said Pepper wouldn't replace human careers, but could help to improve the mental health of the elderly.
(1)、What can Pepper do for the elderly?A、Make decisions for them. B、Introduce different cultures to them. C、Remind them of some important things. D、Provide some simple medical treatments.(2)、What do we know about the project?A、It proves helpful for the elderly. B、It was funded by the UK and Japan. C、It lasted three years with confirmed results. D、It aims to create robots with thinking ability.(3)、What does the underlined word "groundbreaking" in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A、Deserving. B、Innovative. C、Ordinary. D、Rewarding.(4)、What can be inferred about the robot?A、It is for sale on the market currently. B、It is a success without any weakness. C、It will replace caretakers in care homes. D、It provides a way of company for the elderly. -
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A new study has shown that playing an instrument or singing in a choir may promote your brain. It explains why generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reasons to lay emphasis on their children's musical education since learning an instrument is not only associated with cognitive (认知的) performance but also intelligence scores in children. But does this musicality translate to better cognition later in life?
A recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry investigated this question by asking middle-aged and older people to complete a questionnaire on their lifetime musical experience before completing cognitive thinking tests. The results showed that musical people had better memory and executive function — the ability to stay focused on tasks, make a plan, and have self-control — than those with less or no musicality.
A good memory is important for playing a musical instrument, such as playing music from memory, and this seems to translate to people's cognitive performance. Similarly, executive function is required when playing an instrument, and it translates to improved cognitive performance too.
Although most people in the study played an instrument for only a few years, this finding was similar, regardless of which instrument people played, or the level of musical proficiency (熟练) people acquired.
What makes a difference, however, is whether people still play an instrument or only played in the past. Those who still play an instrument show higher cognitive performance. This makes sense as continued engagement in cognitively stimulating activities should result in continued brain health benefits while having played the guitar for three years at primary school might not have such a big impact on our cognitive performance later in life.
(1)、Why do parents stress children's musical education?A、It has an effect on mental health. B、It helps children to go to collegc. C、It is beneficial to cognitive thinking. D、It contributes to good scores in study.(2)、How does playing an instrument promote one's brain?A、By stimulating the nerve cells. B、By developing great musicality. C、By bettering one's learning ability. D、By improving one's concentration.(3)、What influences cognitive performance according to the study?A、Different instruments people play. B、Practicing continuity people keep. C、Musical proficiency people acquire. D、Live performances people engage in.(4)、What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A、Musicality leads to success. B、Music affects children's growth. C、Playing instruments boosts cognition. D、Instrument players have healthier brains. -
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Robert Kurtz finds himself right in the middle of a composting (堆肥) revolution. Kurtz is a manager at Rust Belt Riders, a composting company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its goal is to meet the challenge of climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible.
"If we're going to meet the climate goals, we have to deal with food waste," Kurtz said. "It's a huge part of the problem." Wasted food winds up in landfills. As it breaks down, it creates methane (甲烷), which traps heat in the atmosphere and fuels climate change. The average family in the U.S. spends $1,500 per year on food that doesn't get eaten. Businesses waste food too. That's where Kurtz's job comes in.
Every day, Kurtz contacts grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service businesses to tell them about the harmful effects of food waste. Then, he offers to help them cope with their extra food. So far, Rust Belt Riders has persuaded 300 companies and 2,800 households to do differently with their food waste. The company's seven trucks and 30 employees pick up their clients' extra food. Then they compost it, turning it into soil. Compost soil is much more than just dirt. It's made up of five ingredients that combine to help plants grow. That's why Kurtz and his colleagues offer a second service: They sell the composted, nutrient-rich soil to people and businesses that need it.
In addition to households and businesses. Rust Belt Riders has teamed up with local schools. At Dentzler Elementary, in Parma, Ohio, Rust Belt Riders helps the kitchen staff compost its food leftovers. The 500 students place their food waste into bins during lunch periods. The bins are then collected by Rust Belt Riders.
"This program has created a space for all students to become environmental supervisors (监督人) in their own cafeteria when they might not otherwise have the opportunity," says Emily Cass, a farm-to-school coordinator at Dentzler.
(1)、What is the aim of Rust Belt Riders?A、To make compost soil. B、To fight climate change. C、To advocate food saving. D、To clean up the landfills.(2)、What does Rust Belt Riders mainly do?A、Buy the wasted food from its clients. B、Teach students to compost food waste. C、Make compost soil with the collected food. D、Cooperate with schools to sell the compost soil.(3)、Which of the following may Emily Cass agree with?A、Students could benefit a lot from the program. B、Students can supervise the environment in class. C、I's wrong to make profits by selling compost soil. D、The cafeteria is the best place to compost food waste.(4)、What is a suitable title for the text?A、A Method of Helping Plants to Grow B、Compost Soil — The Nutrient-rich Soil C、The Composting Revolution of Rust Belt Riders D、Robert Kurtz — An Environmental Conservationist -
11、 阅读理解
Nobody can deny the charm of Christmas. Get into the festive spirit with our top recommendations for Christmas markets across Europe.
Edinburgh Christmas Market
For celebrating Christmas, Edinburgh is a perfect choice for a festive getaway. The Christmas market stretches over the city, packed with Christmas crafts, delicious treats, and fantastic events. It's also usually the longest-running market in Europe. There are also light shows at the castle, a special program at the zoo, and a variety of performances to choose from.
Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market
There's a range of markets to spoil every visitor in Cologne, such as the Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market, located next to the city's most iconic building. It's a great opportunity to wander around the stalls (摊位) while admiring the amazing Gothic architecture of the cathedral itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Salzburg Christmas market
A true winter wonderland with often snow covering, Salzburg is the picture-perfect Christmas market destination. Check out the choral singing in front of the cathedral and try some of the traditional gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and other sweet treats.
Budapest Christmas market
This Christmas market offers over 100 stalls serving Hungarian treats ranging from warming goulash to delicious Beijgll, a rolled cake with poppy seeds or walnuts. There's plenty to keep you entertained, with ice skating and Christmas concerts. Climb to the top of Fisherman's Bastion if you want to see the city in all its festive glory.
(1)、Which market has the longest operation history in Europe?A、Edinburgh Christmas market. B、Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market. C、Salzburg Christmas market. D、Budapest Christmas market.(2)、What makes Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market special?A、Wonderful light shows. B、Christmas choral singing. C、Entertaining Christmas concerts. D、Stunning Gothic architecture nearby.(3)、What do Christmas markets in Salzburg and Budapest have in common?A、A good view of the city. B、Various entertainments. C、Delicious foods for tasting. D、A snow-covered wonderland. -
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Lungs nearly bursting, I struggled to lift my head out of the water. Inch by inch, my tired body reached for the end of the pool.
The extent of my swimming career was purely recreational, while the competitive swimmers nearby thought nothing of the seemingly simple task of a 500-meter swim test. Pushing myself to finish what I had started, I could only think: why not take the easy way out?
Earlier that week, I had turned in my first job application at a local pool. Overqualified, I was hired on the spot. However, the tasks were boring: helping confused visitors and measuring the height of children before they went down the slide, those sorts of things. I was capable of more.
So a swim test was required, establishing the mere fact that I was not completely helpless in a pool. Midway through, the manager administering the test remarked, "This looks really easy for you. Why aren't you applying to become a guard?"
"The thought hadn't crossed my mind."
"Well, lifeguarding demands more responsibility, strength and respect. Thus the position pays $2 more per hour. Your swimming skills are strong enough. All you need to do is complete a certification class."
Inside I was unsure of myself, but his words inspired me-You never know what you are capable of until you force yourself to do it.
Soon I passed the swim test. All left was to practice and learn first aid, CPR(心肺复苏), and procedures for different land and water-based emergencies.
Work started soon. A well- intentioned yet anxious feeling in me soon passed. Days, weeks, and months went by without incident; emergencies were rare. The skills and training I had so carefully studied and acquired seemed unnecessary.
Today appeared to be another uneventful day. However, shortly after the other guards signaled to the children to exit the pool, I noticed one boy was still in the middle while the others had climbed up.
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"Something must have gone wrong with him," I thought to myself.
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Having the boy on the floor, I put my ear to his mouth and my fingers at his neck.
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13、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
"Exceptional" medieval village crowned southern France's most beautiful hidden gem
If you want to avoid tourist traps and spend your next holiday somewhere breathtaking, this tiny French village is well worth your(consider).
Car rental firm Avis previously(conduct) a study into southern France's most beautiful hidden gems, (use) destinations from the PBVF's (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France) official list alongside data from Tripadvisor and Google. And according to the research, Le Malzieu - Ville takes the crown for the(remote) and most fascinating spot, withoverall score of 90.77 out of 100.
Le Malzieu-Ville only has around 900 inhabitants, so you certainly won't have to fight through crowds if you choose to have your next holiday there - and you can drive there too, is perfect if you're a nervous flyer.
Speaking of the 13th century medieval city's nickname, Pearl of the Valley, France Voyage states: "Natural curiosities, tourist facilities and shops combine (harmony) with its exceptional heritage and nature of the Monts de la Margeride which still earn it its name."
"The small village of Malzieux is beautiful with lots of little cobbled streets,"said Cindy in a review of one local Airbnb, while Charlotte described the area as "A real little slice of paradise."
As(mention), this spot is known for its rich history. To get a feel for the centuries that have gone by here, explore Malzieux's Bodon Tower (now Office of Tourism) and Clock Tower, both of which offer(amaze) panoramic (全景的) views. Then, take a walk around the village's ancient walls and gates, and trace the story of the "Beast of Gévaudan" who roamed the streets in the 1760s through a series of statues and a mini museum.
A trip to Le Malzieu-Ville also offers exceptional French cuisine, charming accommodation options, warm summer weather, a chance to explore off the beaten track.
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14、 完形填空
The rangoli (印度传统地画艺术) was a giant good-luck charm. Grandma used to make one for the start of the new year. First, she would draw on the floor with chalk. Then, she would fill the drawing with uncooked 1 rice.
This year, Manju was old enough to help. He 2 paper into a cone (圆锥体) and filled it with rice. Side by side, he placed rice across the drawing together with Grandma. Sometimes his rice skittered (轻快地跑跳) outside the drawing; sometimes he used the 3 color. And sometimes he rubbed away the 4 , so Grandma had to redraw it. But 5 , the bright swirls of rice were transformed into a beautiful peacock. When Manju admired the peacock, he 6 a small piece of tile(瓷砖) peeking through on Grandma's side.
A 7 ? But Grandma was away to answer the telephone. Should he fix it?
"I'll surprise Grandma!" He decided. He 8 across, trying to reach the gap. Almost. His left leg inched up. There! Suddenly, Manju began to 9 . His proud smile vanished. "No!" He crashed down on to the rangoli, scattering rice 10 .
Manju rose to his feet and pushed the rice back. But the colors were 11 .When Grandma came back, Manju 12 . He said, "I'm sorry. I should have waited for you." Grandma shook her head. "You saw a 13 and tried to fix it. I'm proud of you." They picked up the rice, 14 each grain by color.
Just before nightfall, they finished fixing the rangoli.
Grandma lit candles around the rangoli. In the flickering light, the peacock seemed 15 with mystical powers. Manju smiled. The new year felt full of good luck, thanks to Grandma and him.
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I moved from America to Italy 14 years ago and I have learned a lot along the way. Here are several money-saving tricks I have picked up from living in Italy — most of which can apply to wherever you live too!
Buy fewer groceries at a time.
Italians tend to buy more fresh food — and buy it in smaller quantities. We have just what we know we'll consume in a few days, before anything has a chance to spoil and go to waste..
Eat seasonally.
I love strawberries, cantaloupe and watermelon, but in Italy, I can only get them in the summer, when they're ripe. Out of season, these fruits would have to be imported.Instead, enjoying them seasonally helps me appreciate them more.
Neither my husband nor I have developed any gardening skills just yet, but fortunately, his mother, uncles and cousins have, and they frequently leave bags of just-picked produce on our doorstep.
Cook more meals at home.
I live in a small town where we have no fast-food restaurants other than a pizzaria that does carry-out. OK! Not only do we save money on expensive restaurant meals, but we get more quality family time by cooking, eating and cleaning up together..
Yes, bigger cities have more options for fast food, delivery and carryout.I've also found that Italians are more conscious of what's in their food, so they tend to be less willing to make fast food more than an occasional meal.
A. Of course, it takes a little more meal planning.
B. We also end up having healthier meals.
C. Another way Italians save is by growing their own produce.
D. It takes a long time to transport goods from foreign countries.
E. McDonald's plans to open 200 new restaurants and hire 12000 staff in Italy by 2025.
F. They'd be a lot more expensive, of lesser quality and quite possibly grow n in an industrial greenhouse.
G. But even where the community is less closely connected, cooking and sharing meals with family and friends is still a big part of the social structure in Italy.
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Out in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 60 miles off the northwest coast of Africa, lie the Canary Islands. In the 1950s, the boom in package tourism showed promise as a new cash crop. But while the Canary Islands had the sunshine, warm climate and ease of access from Europe needed for this new industry, they were missing a vital element picture postcard sandy beaches.
So the developers on Tenerife in the Canary Islands constructed a breakwater (防波堤) over half a mile long. And then, from the Western Sahara on Africa's northwest coast, they shipped in 270, 000 tons of sand. By 1973, the project was complete. As anticipated, tourists arrived. Along the engineered beach, rows and rows of tourists relax on beach chairs under umbrellas or walk across soft sand to cool down in the water.
Unanticipated was what their presence gave to one of the world's most endangered fish species, angel sharks — visibility. The gentle wind creates tiny waves on the water's surface, a magical cover for what lies beneath — an angel shark nursery. Female angel sharks regularly migrate to these ideally sheltered waters to give birth to pups (幼崽), who remain in the shallows for about a year. Feeding on small fishes, they grow to around the same length as a newborn human baby.
Surveys have shown that other beaches in the Canary Islands are also potential nursery sites. Interestingly, most of them have been remade to make them more attractive to people. Playa Chica has another long sweep of imported sand. It's an attraction for divers as well as angel sharks, so the number of sightings of mature angel sharks of this shoreline is one of highest in the islands.
Normally, massive, environmentally disruptive projects are bad for wildlife. But what's clear is that after the breakwater was built and the sand arrived, people followed, and in the calm, shallow waters they began to see baby angel sharks. And unlike how many an association between humans and wildlife ends-in conflict and dead animals, this time it led to conservation.
(1)、Why did the developers on Tenerife carry out the project?A、To build a base for shipping. B、To boost the local tourism industry. C、To fight against the rising sea. D、To protect the island's eco-system.(2)、What was an unexpected result of the project?A、It caused the disappearance of some fishes. B、It made a magical tourist attraction. C、It gave angel sharks a home. D、It created conflicts between sharks and tourists.(3)、What is the author's attitude toward the engineered beach?A、Favorable. B、Doubtful. C、Unclear. D、Intolerant.(4)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To highlight the financial benefits of tourism. B、To introduce potential human-wildlife coexistence. C、To explain the situation of endangered species. D、To emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation. -
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To study the behavior of wild animals, scientists routinely tag them with solar-powered GPS location trackers. But such devices' battery capacity limits how long they operate, often bringing a nearly end to vital conservation work. Solar-powered trackers break easily, making them a poor choice for devices fastened to larger mammals and they don't work for night creatures.
So biologist Rasmus Worsoe Havmoller of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues turned to another abundant power source: kinetic energy generated by an animal's movements. It is also lighter and cheaper to make than its battery-powered counterparts (对应的事物). "The design is creative and exciting," says Mark Hebblewhite, a habitat ecologist at the University of Montana. The proof-of-concept kinetic tracker works by means of a magnetic pendulum (摆钟) that swings around a copper coil, generating electricity as it moves.
Their kinetic tracker, which Havmoller's team recently tested on domestic dogs, a wild pony and a European bison, could theoretically survive for the entire lifespan of an active animal. The dogs and the bison in the study were active enough to create the energy to transmit one location signal per day for 14 days and 17 days, respectively. However, one of the less active wild pony's trackers lasted at least 146 days but didn't produce enough power for daily transmissions, the researchers reported in PLOS ONE. The limited power generated by the animals' movements means the technology isn't ready for primetime just yet, says ecologist Emily Studd of British Columbia's Thompson Rivers University, who wasn't involved in the study.
When researchers want to keep close tabs on animals, they often need GPS fixes more than once a day. But Studd says that "with a bit more development, this could be a game changer for wildlife animal research and monitoring."
Rasmus and his colleagues hope conservation workers can one day use this technology to track species such as tigers, leopards and wolves, which can easily destroy solar-powered trackers and which hunt and travel at night.
(1)、What is paragraph 1 mainly about?A、The capacity of solar-powered GPS location trackers. B、The limitations of solar-powered GPS location trackers. C、The importance of conservation efforts for wild animals. D、The challenges faced by scientists in tagging wild animals.(2)、What is the power source of the new tracker?A、The sun. B、The battery. C、The animal. D、The pendulum.(3)、What can we learn from the research?A、The dogs had a low level of activity. B、The kinetic tracker often functions improperly. C、The research needs more scientists to get involved. D、High levels of activity may lead to consistent transmissions.(4)、What can be a suitable title for this passage?A、Trackers and Animals Can Coexist B、New Wildlife Trackers Run on Animal Power C、Kinetic Trackers Outperform Solar-powered Trackers D、Technology Progress Contributes to Wildlife Conservation -
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Last summer on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, Tina Taniguchi worked close to the ground. Her coconut leaf hat covered most of her thick brown hair. Wet soil had gotten on her clothes and her smiling face.
Taniguchi smiles a lot while working on the Hanapepe salt land on the west side of Kauai. It is a piece of land about half a hectare in size with pools of salty water. The salt becomes crystals (晶体)as the water dries.
"The work is tiring, but for me it's also play," Taniguchi said with a laugh. Taniguchi's family is one of 22 families who make salt, following a cultural and spiritual tradition. Hanapepe is one of the last remaining salt lands in Hawaii. Its salt can be traded or given away but must never be sold. Hawaiians use it in cooking, healing, and as protection.
Over the past 10 years, there have been several threats to this field. They encompass development, pollution from a neighboring airfield, damage to the sand from vehicle traffic and waste left by visitors to the nearby beach. In addition, rising sea levels and weather might stop the practice.
The process of turning sea water into salt can be slow. The season begins once the rain stops and water starts to disappear from the salt beds. Ocean water travels underground and enters the wells. Each family has their own well. As water enters the well, so do tiny, red brine shrimp. These small ocean animals give Hanapepe salt its unusual, sweet taste.
The families first clean the salt beds and line them with black clay (陶土). Then they move water from the wells into the beds. There, salt crystals form. The top level, or layer, is the whitest. It is used for table salt. The middle layer is pinkish and is used in cooking, while the bottom layer, which is a deep red color, is used in blessings.
(1)、What do we know about Taniguchi?A、She gives salt to others as a gift. B、She works hard but with pleasure. C、She has found a new way to make salt. D、She fears old traditions will disappear.(2)、What are Hawaiians not allowed to do with their salt?A、Trade goods with it. B、Use it as a treatment. C、Make money from it. D、Cook vegetables with it.(3)、What does the underlined word "encompass" mean in paragraph 4?A、Prevent. B、Include. C、Improve. D、Discover.(4)、What does a small sea creature bring to the traditional salt?A、The special taste of the salt. B、A thicker middle layer of salt. C、More water in the wells. D、A quicker process of making salt. -
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(1)、The passage is intended to ____.A、merely compare the differences between the leading rental with a carpet washer B、tell readers the potentially harmful stuff left in the carpet after using vacuuming C、recommend potential customers to buy a carpet washer D、teach people how to clean carpets quickly(2)、Which of the statements is NOT true according to the passage?A、While filling the tank, you should pay attention to the amount of water needed. B、The Vax Platinum Power Max cleans carpets much better than vacuum cleaner. C、If the carpet washer is bought from Vax directly, a free Steamer will be included. D、The Vax Platinum Power Max together with handy tools will be contained.(3)、The Vax Platinum Power Max can't be used to clean ____.A、outside of a car B、stairwayC interior decoration D. hard-to-clean stains
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20、 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。
Maggie was an average teenager who often felt invisible among her peers(同龄人) . She felt like she was an outsider. School, in particular, was a source of anxiety for her.
When she was depressed, she would hide in her small garden. But the plants there never seemed to thrive(繁茂). It was always a disappointment, and she felt discouraged. "I am just a loser, "she thought to herself.
One day, while visiting a gardening website, Maggie discovered an exciting smart device called"Green Thumb. "It claimed to help even the most inexperienced gardeners grow amazing plants. Interested, she decided to give it a try.
As soon as Maggie received the GreenThumb device and unboxed it, she carefully followed the setup steps, and within minutes, GreenThumb was activated and began to scan(扫描) the garden. Imagine having a cool device that tells you exactly what the plants need —like a personal plant caretaker!It reminds you to water, gives you tips on when to feed your plants, and even warns you about diseases. Green Thumb was just like a friend who always cared and helped.
During a lunch break at school, some classmates began discussing the latest events that had happened. Maggie wanted to share GreenThumb with others, too. But her voice was soon drowned out by louder voices. The conversation soon shifted to music, with each person talking about their favorite song or artist. Maybe they didn't hear her. Or they were just uninterested. She sank into silence, feeling unseen and unheard again. "I'll show you what I can do with GreenThumb, "she said to herself with determination.
Every day after school, Maggie couldn't wait to take care of her garden. She spent countless hours in her garden tending to each plant. At first, she strictly followed Green Thumb's instructions. As time went by, she found her own talent in gardening and added some creative ideas to make her garden unique.
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To Maggie's joy, her garden became beautiful and lively in a few months.
"I saw the pictures online!How did you make your garden so amazing?"a classmate asked one morning.