Recently, Ma Xiaohui, a famous Chinese erhu
Attendees from different backgrounds and participants in the World Madam Global Awards Ceremony were
The concert began
In the next three
“This beautiful and
Napoleon Bonaparte’s iconic hat was sold at an auction (拍卖会) on Sunday, fetching a history-making $2.1 million. While French auction house Osenat expected the hat
Napoleon,
“Our hat
In a video about the hat ahead of the sale, Osenat said this particular hat had been through many
3 . A young vlogger, adept at (擅于) sharing humor and sincerity, rises to fame, tackling various topics and empowering others along the way, Meng Wenjie reports.
“I never expected the video to be so
Growing up in the Internet era, she
“As a vlogger, whenever I encounter something worth recording, I capture it,” she said, “I’m not sure exactly what
As a member of Gen Z, Lahongsang enjoys embracing new things and experiences that broaden her
A.funny | B.trending | C.educational | D.advanced |
A.upgrade | B.command | C.comment | D.experience |
A.innocent | B.trustworthy | C.demanding | D.seasoned |
A.launched | B.documented | C.observed | D.noticed |
A.experts in | B.relies on | C.goes beyond | D.turns down |
A.term | B.career | C.journey | D.occupation |
A.exhausted | B.bored | C.fulfilled | D.hopeless |
A.abandoned | B.possessed | C.guaranteed | D.lacked |
A.motivated | B.brought | C.represented | D.realized |
A.cautiously | B.silently | C.consistently | D.effortlessly |
A.extra | B.diverse | C.hit | D.relevant |
A.draws | B.admits | C.saves | D.relates |
A.amuse | B.calm | C.touch | D.alarm |
A.powers | B.database | C.audiences | D.vision |
A.projects | B.lives | C.responsibilities | D.looks |
4 . Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors, whose manga (漫画) cartoon “Dragon Ball” achieved worldwide success with its mix of comedic characters and exciting martial arts battles, died on March 1, 2024. He was 68. His death was confirmed on Friday in a statement by his manga and design production company, Bird Studio, and Capsule Corporation Tokyo. The statement said the cause was acute subdural hematoma, a condition in which blood collects between the skull and brain. It did not say where Mr. Toriyama died.
Mr. Toriyama’s body of work, which also includes “Dr. Slump” and “Sand Land,” is recognizable far beyond Japan’s borders, having influenced generations of manga artists and cartoonists. The studio said he had several projects in the works at his death. His best-known work, “Dragon Ball,” follows a young boy named Son Goku who embarks on a journey to collect the seven magical balls that summon (召唤) a wish- granting dragon. Since its creation in the 1980s, it has spanned 42 volumes, sold millions of copies worldwide and become one of the most famous manga, inspiring television, film and video game adaptations.
Throughout his career, Mr. Toriyama said in a 2013 interview with the Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun, he did not care if his work did anything besides entertaining its readers. He was, he said, unlike “other manga artists concerned about conveying didactic (说教的) messages.” “The role of my manga,” he said, “is to be a pure work of entertainment.”
“Thanks to the support of so many people around the world, he has been able to continue his creative activities for over 45 years,” his studio’s statement said. “We hope that Akira Toriyama’s unique world of creation continues to be loved by everyone for a long time to come.”
1. What information can be found in the text about Akira Toriyama?A.He died of an unknown psychological illness in Tokyo. |
B.He worked for Bird Studio and Capsule Corporation Kyoto. |
C.He gained worldwide recognition and admiration with his works. |
D.He adapted his best-known work into TV series, films and games. |
A.Akira Toriyama’s role in manga cartoon. | B.Akira Toriyama’s understanding of manga. |
C.Akira Toriyama’s advice for cartoonists. | D.Akira Toriyama’s past career as a manga artist. |
A.He had finished all his work before death. |
B.He started working on “Dragon Ball” in the 1990s. |
C.His fans’ support and recognition inspired him to continue his work. |
D.His studio decided to carry on his wonderful manga works in the future. |
A.A news report. | B.A biography. | C.An interview. | D.A book review. |
In 1954, she was elected to the first National People’s Congress and, over the next several
Eight years later, Lin graduated
The Nobel Prize for Literature is an famous international prize
8 . Clara Barton packed her things at the office and went to her boss. “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m leaving my job,” she turned and left.
“Why do you get home so early?” asked her sister Sally.
“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.” Sally looked around the room. “I’m going with you.” The two volunteered at a hospital where soldiers received treatment.
After several months, Clara became worried. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front line. I’m leaving in the morning.”
Sally looked surprised. “Clara! You can’t. It’s too dangerous!”
“The front-line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”
Clara got donations (捐赠物) from wherever she could and used her own savings to buy things that soldiers need. She also organized men to give help, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.
Months later, Clara eventually made it to the front line. The wounded soldiers were so thankful for what she had done; she was regarded as the Angel of the Battlefield.
After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their family had worn her down.
While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its aim of helping the victims (受害者) of war around the world created interest and excitement in Clara. It also encouraged an idea. When she returned home, Clara worked to start an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on 21 May 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was made president of the organization.
1. What does the underlined phrase “taking its toll on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Calling for. |
B.Taking control of. |
C.Having a bad effect on. |
D.Making an impression on. |
①Clara paid a visit to Switzerland.
②Clara officially started the American Red Cross.
③Clara learned about the International Red Cross.
④Clara went to the front line to help wounded soldiers.
⑤Clara quitted her job to volunteer at a hospital for soldiers.
A.⑤④③①② | B.⑤④①③② |
C.④⑤③①② | D.④⑤①③② |
A.Kind and smart. |
B.Honest and generous. |
C.Strict and narrow -minded. |
D.Brave and warm -hearted. |
A.To describe how cruel the Civil War was. |
B.To tell how the International Red Cross was formed. |
C.To explain the role that women played in the war. |
D.To introduce an important woman in American history. |
9 . Zong Qinghou, a soft drinks giant from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, died of an illness at the age of 79. There has been much mourning at his passing on Feb. 25, 2024 as he was well-known as the founder of a company, headquartered in his hometown in the late 1980s, which later developed into the Wahaha Group, a major soft drinks company.
He is known to the public for three things — his rags-to-riches rise, his long-term frugal (节俭的) lifestyle, and his devotion to promoting China’s national industries. Forbes ranked him, with a wealth of about $5.9 billion, No.53 among Chinese billionaires last year.
Yet besides, it is also worthwhile to think over the question about whether his success in business can be imitated today and what lessons policymakers can learn from his self-made business success as they try to enrich the soil for setting up business.
Before winning a contract (合同) to work as a salesperson of a small school-run factory selling writing materials, iced treats and soft drinks in Hangzhou in 1987, Zong worked as a traveling salesman for nearly a decade after working for 15 years on various posts in local farming communities with Grade-9 education.
His sharp business sense, which he owed to poverty instead of the genes (基因) of the Zhejiang business community, enabled him to recognize business opportunities at a time when the country had just carried out the change from a planned economy to a socialist market one.
The broad space he enjoyed as a sales representative of the factory enabled him to continuously sharpen his sales strategies and enlarge his network of business partners. That not only helped him gather the start-up funds he later used to contract the whole factory, but also influenced his later management style, which he summed up as always trying to make things simpler.
As he told the media, it is the spirit of adventure of his generation and their down-to-earth work style that deserve attention, not his lifestyle, which was a personal choice.
1. Which aspect of Zong Qinghou does Paragraph 2 focus on?A.His habits. | B.His interest. |
C.His lifestyle. | D.His achievements. |
A.To tell how he won contracts. | B.To tell how different his life was. |
C.To show the ways to run a business. | D.To show its influence on his business. |
A.His sharp sense in business. | B.His broad space and freedom. |
C.His long-term simple lifestyle. | D.His business community’s genes. |
A.Modest. | B.Determined. | C.Knowledgeable. | D.Humorous. |
Lin Qiaozhi, the pioneer of Chinese obstetrics (产科) and gynecology (妇科), is considered as “mother of ten thousand babies”, although she never married. Today, let’s have a look into her life, one full of hard
Her mother’s death when she was five deeply affected her later choices. At the age of 18, she chose to study medicine instead of following the footsteps of the
Later, she became the first woman ever
After the new People’s Republic of China was founded, Dr Lin held many important positions. However, to Dr Lin herself, there was no
Dr Lin did not retire until the day she died, 22 April 1983. Even as she lay