The audience
When Yeh concluded her speech, the audience stood up, applauding her for her tireless efforts
During the last three years, Yeh has taught Chinese poetry on social media platforms,
For 80 years, Yeh has been engaged
2 . Henry Kissinger, one of the country’s most important foreign policy thinkers for more than half a century, enjoyed a worldwide reputation.
As a secretary of state and national security adviser to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, Henry Kissinger played the major behind-the-scenes role in building the architecture that enabled more manageable relations with the Soviet Union, China, and major Arab nations. At the same time, he was closely associated with some of the most disputed U. S. foreign policy moves in recent decades, by promoting intensive bombing campaigns in Southeast Asia and repeatedly turning a blind eye to human rights abuses by governments perceived to be supportive of U. S. interests.
In America, the young Kissinger worked in a factory during the day and went to school at night, until he was drafted into the U. S. Army. After getting out of the army, he attended Harvard, where his 300-page undergraduate thesis titled “The Meaning of History” brought him to the attention of Richard Nixon. Over the next few years, he directed one of the boldest periods of diplomacy in U. S. history to strengthen its negotiating position. In 1971, Kissinger arranged Nixon’s historic visit to China.
Though he never worked directly under a U. S. president again after Ford left office, Kissinger’s influence was long-lasting. U. S. superpower relations to this day still bear his imprint, and he remained a sought-after voice on international affairs to the end of his life.
“There were other great secretaries of state and a long list of impressive historians, but no one who combined the two pursuits as Kissinger did,” said Richard Haass, president emeritus (荣誉退休的) of the Council on Foreign Relations.
“I remember walking down the street in Manhattan with him, and he would attract a crowd like a movie star, a rock star,” recalled David Rothkopf, who worked for a time as a managing director at Kissinger’s consulting firm. “Everybody, regardless of what they thought of Henry, wanted to see Henry, wanted to be with Henry.
1. According to the 2nd paragraph, which word can best describe Kissinger?A.Brave. | B.Aggressive. | C.Controversial. | D.Devoted. |
A.He shared a strong friendship with Richard Nixon. |
B.He demonstrated diligence in his early work and education. |
C.His thesis earned him a position at Harvard. |
D.He is the boldest negotiator in U. S. history. |
A.His promotion of human rights in Southeast Asia. |
B.His academic thesis as a historian. |
C.His everlasting legacy on international affairs. |
D.His faithful service to President Ford. |
A.The World Ahead. | B.Profile. |
C.The Economist Explains. | D.The World in Brief. |
3 . Growing up on a farm, Tori James spent much of her early years outdoors, building shelters and playing in muddy streams. She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her bedside table. Even so, James says she could never have predicted that, one day, she might be the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Today, James is a professional adventurer. Yet ahead of her first expedition at the age of 18, which she spent mapping the cracks of Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier with the British Exploring Society, James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. “It’s only by stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true potential,”she explains. “That’s when the magic happens.”
Although James has spent a significant part of her life exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world, when it comes to traveling, she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer. “I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition,” she says.
Sometimes, she adds, it’s only out in the field that someone’s hidden talents emerge. A diverse team can be key to a successful trip, particularly given the role of exploration in today’s world. “Historically, exploration has been about people finding nature’s hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them, or beat them,” says James. “But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It’s about our connection to the living world around us, it’s about sharing its importance once we’ve returned and it’s about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably.”
1. What do we know about James?A.She was once doubted to be a professional adventurer. |
B.She enjoys reading thrilling adventure survival stories. |
C.She was a child with big dreams and a desire for exploration. |
D.She might be the youngest woman to conquer Mount Everest. |
A.Few ways are there for us to push our boundaries. |
B.Future explorers are supposed to venture bravely. |
C.Exploring remote landscapes in the world is of significance. |
D.Support and skills are sure to bring out the best of explorers. |
A.To make the most of people’s hidden talent. |
B.To overcome the possible hardest obstacles. |
C.To figure out how to have a successful adventure. |
D.To engage in sustainable interactions with nature. |
A.Born to Be Adventurers. | B.Connecting the Living World. |
C.James’s Amazing Expeditions. | D.Adventurer James’s Travel Insights. |
Due to an accident | born in 1992, became deaf when she was about half a year old, unable to communicate with others |
With her parents’ help | learned to “listen” and “speak” through lip-reading |
Through her great efforts | became the only student in her hometown admitted to Tsinghua University to study for a PhD, honored as an inspirational role in annual Touching China awards |
In the future | hope to continue scientific research, play a role in solving problems of life and health |
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Jiang Mengnan—an Inspirational Role
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In the summer of 1405,Zheng He set sail from Taicang on his first voyage. His ships
Columbus was born in a port city of Italy in 1451. As a teenager, he loved
6 . Pasteur discovered that bacteria (细菌) cause many diseases.
How Pasteur helped industry
Louis Pasteur was born in France in 1822. He studied physics and chemistry in Paris. The wine-making industry in France was in trouble during the mid-1800s
Pasteur then discovered how to make vaccines (疫苗) to protect people and animals against disease. He observed that animals infected with a disease sometimes became immune to the disease — that is, protected from getting the disease again. Pasteur found that he could weaken germs in his laboratory. When he put weakened germs into the bodies of animals, the animals became immune to the disease caused by the germs. Pasteur made a vaccine to protect sheep against a disease called anthrax.
One of Pasteur’s most important discoveries was a vaccine against rabies (狂犬病). People can get this deadly disease
A.Anthrax and rabies |
B.How Pasteur prevented disease |
C.Pasteur became a national hero in France for saving the wine and silk industries |
D.because much of the wine was spoiling |
E.He showed that bacteria get into living things and then multiply |
F.Pasteur also helped the French silk industry |
G.if they are bitten by an animal infected with rabies |
Recently, The Paris Review’s “Interview” section has unveiled an exclusive dialogue featuring the exceptional writer Yu Hua, the first Chinese writer in this distinguished segment of the publication.
Yu Hua’s interview was featured in the 261st issue
Michael’s
Michael revealed this interview took place earlier this year via Zoom, stating, “I saw glimpses of the same quick humor, biting sarcasm (讽刺), and honesty as before.”
At the end of the interview, Yu responded he often travelled abroad,
8 . Rather than indulge in smartphones and games, Zhang Yixuan prefers to spend his summer vacation walking in nature, encountering little creatures like shrimps and crabs. The 17-year-old went viral on Sina Weibo recently for his knowledge of biology, which led him to discover a new species of freshwater crabs of the genus (属) Sinolapotamon in 2022.
As his father, who was born in a rural area, loved catching fish and crabs himself at an early age, Zhang was always taken outdoors by his parents to explore as much as possible and observe little creatures quietly without any disruptions (打扰).
Now a grade 12 student at Yulin High School, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Zhang has dozens of “living treasures” that he has collected from the outdoors, including insects, fish, shrimps and crabs. “This one is a species of Nanhaipotamon that I caught in a mountainous area,” said Zhang, pointing to a vibrant (色彩鲜亮的) crab moving its amusing eyes around. “You can see it just shed (蜕去) its shell.”
There is also a row of empty bottles and jars in Zhang’s room to store his specimens (标本). “I can notice the slight differences between two shrimps, and then I take them back to my room for further observation,” said Zhang.
It is the microscope his father bought him that makes the bedroom look more like a mini biology lab than anything else. It’s a place where Zhang can devote himself to identifying shrimps or observing crabs day and night. With the help of his microscope, Zhang immerses himself in decoding (解码) the natural world. Sometimes he spends hours simply examining a piece of fish scale (鱼鳞), the leg of a crab or the antenna (触角) of an insect. He often works so late that his parents have to force him to go to bed.
“I’m often amazed by what I see while placing these tiny and fragile (脆弱的) things under the microscope. No matter how humble an insect is, each life is so delicately and uniquely structured,” said Zhang.
1. What made Zhang popular on Sina Weibo?A.His rich knowledge of biology. | B.His videos of outdoor adventures. |
C.His collection of “living treasures”. | D.His discovery of a new type of crab. |
A.His father’s job. | B.A crab he once caught. |
C.His school’s field trips. | D.His childhood experiences. |
A.In Zhang’s lab at school. | B.In Zhang’s bedroom. |
C.In Zhang’s study. | D.In Zhang’s classroom. |
A.Ambitious and energetic. | B.Curious and dedicated. |
C.Outgoing and adventurous. | D.Knowledgeable and modest. |
9 . Marco Polo was born in Italy in 1254. When he was 17 years old, he traveled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese.
When they eventually arrived in Beijing, they were warmly welcomed by Kublai Khan, the Yuan Dynasty Emperor. Marco was very clever and could speak four languages. The Emperor was impressed by him and they became friends. He asked Marco to serve in his court and sent him to so many important tasks across the country.
Marco Polo, in turn, was amazed by how beautiful and powerful China was. He was very impressed by Beijing and the Emperor’s Palace, especially the Summer Palace. There were many inventions and developments in China, which were not available (可以利用的) in Europe at that time. Marco Polo was amazed to see Chinese people using paper money in markets. In Europe, people paid for goods with gold or silver. He was also confused by the black stones people used to burn for fuel, as he had never seen coal before!
After 17 years of service to the Emperor, Marco Polo returned to Italy. Unluckily, a local war broke out, and he was caught and put into prison. He met another prisoner (囚犯) who enjoyed listening to his stories about China. The prisoner was an author and he took dictation while listening. Later he wrote the stories in a book called The Description of the World, one of the best sellers (畅销书) in Europe.
1. Why did Marco Polo and his father travel to China?A.To trade with Chinese. | B.To draw a map of China. |
C.To write a book about China. | D.To make friends with the Chinese. |
A.gold | B.silver |
C.paper money | D.black stones |
A.Kublai Khan. | B.A prisoner. |
C.Marco Polo. | D.Marco Polo’s father. |
A.He helped his father learn four languages. | B.He taught Chinese people how to use coal. |
C.He became a prisoner in Beijing. | D.He serves the Emperor for 17 years. |
Kjell Lindgren wanted to be an astronaut for as long as he could remember. He spent much of his childhood abroad with his family on several U. S. Air Force
Lindgren’s hopes of becoming an astronaut, though, would come to
So Lindgren came to a medical school, eventually specializing in emergency medicine. As part of his training, he
Lindgren worked as a flight doctor at NASA, treating crews that were preparing for spaceflight. Then, in 2009, he was selected as a NASA astronaut. Since then, Lindgren