When you take a closer look at the photos of the 36 contestants for CCTV 3’s talent show Bravo Youngsters , you may find something different.
Ling, one contestant on the show, is seemingly perfect. The 25-year-old Beijing woman is a social media influencer, whose realistic appearance is computer generated (生成).
Yet Ling behaves like an actual human social media star. She attends fashion events, promotes designer clothes and brands, and shares her life on Sina Weibo.
“I love traditional Chinese culture, especially Peking Opera, calligraphy and tai chi. I hope that I can interpret (阐释) these art forms in my own way on the stage,” Ling posted on her weibo account on Nov 22.
Actually, Ling herself is the best illustration of her love for Chinese traditional culture.
Her name, Ling, comes from the feathered headdress (头饰) worn in Peking Opera. Her voice in the talent show follows the school (流派) of the late Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang. And her face is even designed to look good while wearing Peking Opera makeup.
According to Chen Yan, founder of Beijing Next Generation Culture Media, the company behind Ling, they aimed to build the virtual idol (虚拟偶像) into a web influencer interested in guofeng (Chinese national style).
Chen Zhe from the company Frees Fund, believes that the rise of virtual influencers will bring opportunities.
“They have great advantages. Unlike human influencers who will get old, or may become involved in some sort of scandal (丑闻), digital influencers are young, flexible, manageable and controllable,” he said.
Chen Yan also pointed out that although influencers like Ling are virtual, their influence is real. Like it or not, they will bring big changes to the entertainment and fashion industries in the near future.
1. What sets Ling apart from the other contestants?| A．Her popularity on social media. | B．Her computer-generated existence. |
| C．Her seemingly perfect appearance. | D．Her love for designing clothes. |
| A．Ling performs Peking Opera on the show. |
| B．Ling dresses up like a Peking Opera singer. |
| C．She displays various Chinese cultural elements. |
| D．Ling likes promoting Chinese culture in the virtual world. |
| A．They are more attractive and talented. |
| B．They act flexibly in different situations. |
| C．They can be controlled and managed easily. |
| D．They can impact the entertainment and fashion industries. |
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【推荐1】Businesses are finding more uses for virtual reality (VR) as the technology develops.
VR is no longer only for gaming or enjoyment. An American company called Blue Goji is using VR to improve one’s health by making exercise more fun.
Blue Goji has offices in Austin, the capital of Texas. The company showed its workout machine called the Infinity treadmill (跑步机) at the South by Southwest festival. A person using the treadmill wears a virtual reality headset when exercising. Before starting, the user is connected to a belt to prevent falls. Then, the user plays a VR game while running on the machine. The game can transport the user into the virtual world, where he or she can be racing against virtual people.
The cost of the hardware and the computer software program is $12,000. That means much for most people. But Kyra Constam of Blue Goji says the virtual reality treadmill is ideal for places where people go to exercise, like high-end gyms or recreation centers.
Recently, Leonardo Mattiazzi tested the Infinity treadmill. Mattiazzi said he had a strong feeling to actually get running and do something that pushed his limits. He said the experience was more interesting than running inside the gym without actually going anywhere.
Constam noted that a lot of VR experiences cause motion sickness (晕动病) because people are in motion during the game, but not moving in real life. But when the user is moving on the treadmill and in the game, the chances of motion sickness are reduced. She said there is generally a learning curve for VR. The first time users feel lost, but the more you do it, the more you get used to it.
After carefully studying the users experiences, Blue Goji plans to begin selling the Infinity treadmill to the public.
1. What are users most likely to do after running on the Infinity treadmill?| A．Make more new friends. | B．Gain more useful skills. |
| C．Be fonder of exercising. | D．Prefer playing computer games. |
| A．Users can not run on it. | B．It is too expensive for most people. |
| C．Users can race against anyone. | D．It can be bought in high-end gyms. |
| A．Satisfied | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．To promote a new company. |
| B．To call on people to take more exercise. |
| C．To introduce a new application of virtual reality. |
| D．To discuss the relationship between life and modern technology. |
【推荐2】The advance of technology has brought some exciting news for patients of Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Leqembi, a new drug for the disease made through a US-Japanese partnership, has been available in a pilot zone (试点区).
Being a currently uncurable disease, Alzheimer’s damages or even kills nerve cells in the brain. Damaged cells can cause breakdowns in various parts of the brain, resulting in memory loss. A kind of plaque (斑块) made up of protein is the “suspect”. Plaques build up in the spaces between nerve cells and break up the communication between cells. Although most people develop such plaques as they age, Alzheimer’s patients tend to have more, beginning in the areas responsible for memory.
Last July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully approved Leqembi. It became the first Alzheimer’s drug to receive FDA approval in 20 years. Leqembi is designed to “remove plaques that have already formed and prevents them from forming”, US medical expert Jon LaPook told CBS News. Therefore, the drug can only be effective in those who are found to have early signs of the disease. Patients would also need to have evidence of plaques in their brain, which can be detected through brain scans (扫描) or blood tests.
Sadly, this drug is not a cure. After a 79-week trial on human patients, the drug could slow but not overturn the development of the disease and its related effect on memory. It merely offers a way for patients with Alzheimer’s to maintain their ability to live a more or less normal life for longer.
According to the World Health Organization, at least 55 million people are living with dementia (痴呆) worldwide, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common cause. As scientists make more efforts, there’s growing hope that they can one day create a world where Alzheimer’s disease no longer casts its shadow over millions of families.
1. What can we know about Alzheimer’s disease?| A．It blocks the normal functioning of nerve cells. |
| B．Those developing plaques will surely suffer from it. |
| C．It causes patients to develop psychological disorders. |
| D．Leqembi has proved to be the most effective cure for it. |
| A．No plaques in the brain. | B．Normal blood test results. |
| C．Having early stage Alzheimer’s. | D．Showing symptoms of memory loss. |
| A．Its potential. | B．Its reliability. | C．Its side effects. | D．Its limitations. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Doubtful. | C．Promising. | D．Unpredictable. |
【推荐3】China has just officially opened its FAST radio telescope to international scientists. Scientists across the world can submit proposals for astronomical observations using the telescope.
FAST is short for Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (球面射电望远镜) and it is also believed to be the world's largest radio telescope and the most sensitive single-dish radio telescope. The receiving surface area of FAST is 250,000 square meters, about the size of 30 standard football fields. Its construction was completed in September 2016 and it officially began operating in January 2020.
The major scientific task of the telescope is the observation of pulsars (脉冲星) – the rotating neutron stars. The study of pulsars can help to confirm the existence of gravitational radiation and black holes, and help solve many other major questions in physics. Another scientific goal of FAST is to search for outer space civilization.
The telescope is located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in southwest China's Guizhou Province. The first advantage of the selected site is the altitude. The average altitude of Guizhou is about 1,100 meters, which maximizes the effectiveness of the observation equipment. Secondly, the radio telescope needs to have a “big pan” to receive better signal. The huge natural depression could reduce the amount of excavation (挖掘) and difficulty of construction. Moreover, the selected site in Guizhou is far away from cities, and has a small population, which reduces the interference (干扰) caused by wireless devices such as TVs, mobile phones and radios from human activities.
FAST has identified over 300 pulsars. Experts predict that the number could reach 1,000 in five years and that the telescope could locate and identify the first pulsar outside the galaxy. With the opening-up to international scientists, China's FAST is expected to make more contribution to astronomical research in the future.
1. What do we know about FAST?| A．It is opened to global scientists. | B．It is a project under construction. |
| C．It has provided service since 2016. | D．It has found a pulsar outside the galaxy. |
| A．To study black holes. | B．To observe the pulsars. |
| C．To explore the sun. | D．To seek space civilization. |
| A．It's close to urban areas. | B．It reduces engineering amount. |
| C．It possesses a shallow depression. | D．It's at the highest altitude in China. |
| A．Major Scientific Tasks of FAST | B．Ways to Select the Site for FAST |
| C．Contributions FAST Has Made | D．Facts about FAST Radio Telescope |
【推荐1】
On the first day of the holiday, we usually stay at home. We get up fairly early and, first thing, exchange New Year greetings. This is a happy moment for the children.
| A．They can enjoy themselves. |
| B．They can get some pocket money. |
| C．Every family enjoys a wonderful dinner. |
| D．Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. |
| E．The celebration begins on the eve of the lunar New Year. |
| F．We often make a special kind of food called “dumplings”. |
| G．On the second and the third days, we go visiting relatives and friends. |
【推荐2】The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca-Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.
I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood. In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.
American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca-Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca-Cola for my whole life.
However, it’s different for Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.
On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．The influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere. |
| B．Most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music. |
| C．Fast food spreads from Spain to the United States. |
| D．Some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills. |
| A．American novels. |
| B．Hollywood movies. |
| C．McDonalds. |
| D．American music. |
| A．To protect foreign culture in Spain. |
| B．To earn more money from Spanish films. |
| C．To safeguard native movies. |
| D．To unite European Communities. |
| A．The name of a drink. |
| B．The name of a restaurant. |
| C．A clothing brand. |
| D．A certain kind of food. |
【推荐3】Diwali（Deepavali）is a festival of lights observed in October or November each year in Canada. During the festival, various community groups, businesses, schools and associations celebrate it in different ways. Some companies have Diwali dinners and some communities organize gatherings that feature firework displays, dances, street lighting, and plays.
Many women wear fine jewelry and silk outfits to celebrate Diwali. Some women and girls use Mehendi, a dye decoration which can last a limited time, on their palms, and then they will finally get colorful hand paintings. Many homes that celebrate Diwali have various types of sweets, salty and spiced food as well as Diwali herbs （香料）. Various lights, candles and sparklers are lit inside and outside homes, particularly in courtyards, on Diwali. Diwali is not a nationwide public holiday in Canada but it is a prevalent festival celebrated in many towns and cities. There may be traffic jams and parking places may be full in areas where events are held to celebrate Diwali. Some Indian businesses may close early on Diwali.
Diwali is called the "Festival of Lights" and is celebrated to honor Rama, a hero who once fought and won a battle against the demons（恶魔）. In the past, people lit their houses to celebrate his victory over demons（light over darkness）. At the same time, every household did careful and complete cleaning at home in advance. It is believed that the goddess of happiness and good fortune, Lakshmi travels around the Earth on this day and enters the house that is pure, clean, and bright.
Diwali celebrations may vary in different communities but its spiritual meaning is generally "the awareness of the inner light". As the word “Deepavali” means “a row or cluster of light”, the festival symbolizes the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness.
1. What can we learn about Diwali from the first two paragraphs?| A．It is celebrated on a fixed day. |
| B．It centers on various local food. |
| C．People stay up late to prepare for It. |
| D．People from all walks of life enjoy celebrating it. |
| A．Popular. | B．Free. |
| C．Serious. | D．Funny. |
| A．To pray for good journey. |
| B．To expect joy and good luck. |
| C．To create a romantic atmosphere. |
| D．To welcome their friends to visit. |
| A．Showing respect for others. |
| B．Staying straight and positive. |
| C．Valuing your family members. |
| D．Improving your living environment. |
| A．To stress the importance of a public holiday. |
| B．To tell an interesting story about a Canadian festival. |
| C．To briefly introduce a traditional festival in Canada. |
| D．To show different holiday celebrations in Western cultures. |
【推荐1】In Western countries people have been using the installment plan since the first half of the twentieth century.Today, a large number of families in Great Britain buy furniture, household goods and cars by installments In the U.S.A, the figure is much higher than in Great Britain, and people there spend over 10 percent of their income on the installment plan.
The price of an article bought on installments is always higher than the price that would be paid by cash.There is a charge for interest.The buyer pays one quarter or one third of the price as a down payment when the goods are delivered to him.He then makes regular payments, weekly or monthly,until the full price is paid up.The legal ownership of the goods remains with the seller until the final payment has been made.
Installment buying has advantages and disadvantages. It can help couples with small incomes to fumish their homes and star housekeeping, It increases the demand for goods, and in this way helps business and employment .There is ,however, the danger that when business is bad, installment buying may end suddenly, making business much worse.This may result in a great increase in unemployment.If the people on the installment plan lose their jobs, they will probably not be able to make their payments.If great numbers of people are not able to pay their installment debts, there is a possibility that businessmen cannot collect their debts and will therefore lose money.If businessmen lose money or fail to make a satisfactory profit, it becomes more likely to have a depression .This is why, in some countries,the government controls the installment plan by fixing the amount of the down payment and installments to discourage people from buying more than they can pay for on the installment plan.
1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the installment plan?| A．A lot of British families use the installment plan. |
| B．More than 10 percent American families buy things on installments. |
| C．Americans depend more on installment than British people do. |
| D．Americans spend one tenth of their income on installment buying. |
| A．the buyer has to pay extra money as interest |
| B．the delivery of the goods charges extra money |
| C．the buyer has to pay a down payment |
| D．the service offered by installment plan charged extra money |
| A．He might lose his job. |
| B．He will stop owning the item he has bought |
| C．He will have to sell what he has bought. |
| D．He will go into debt |
| A．purchasing power is strengthened. |
| B．employment might be increased |
| C．people develop a good habit of saving money |
| D．young couples are able to furnish their homes |
| A．increase employment |
| B．avoid depressions |
| C．ensure that businesses make good profits |
| D．ensure that people can pay for what they buy |
【推荐2】Two separate research groups in the UK and Denmark have come up with the same idea for a study that could help save endangered species, and have gotten the same results. It involves sucking environmental DNA from the air that animals leave behind.
“We use a really small pump that pulls the air through, and we hope the DNA gets caught on the filter (过滤器),” said Elizabeth Clare, the lead researcher. “It’s a bit like making coffee. You make coffee by sucking water through a filter and leaving the coffee grounds behind. That’s basically what we’re doing; we’re just sucking the air through and hoping that the DNA gets left behind.”
Clare says the concept has been used for years in different ways. Scientists sample pathogens (病原体) from the air, which has been used to help track COVID-19. Environmental DNA can also be collected from water to help ease invasive species.
A big goal for both research teams with the new study is to be able to locate endangered species and help save them. It is important to note that this type of DNA sampling can only be picked up if a species is in the area, so if there were two of the same animal, scientists would not be able to tell which one the DNA came from.
Both research groups also reported certain DNA samples not showing up when they knew an animal had been in the area. They also can’t tell yet how long an animal’s DNA will stick around after it’s been in one area. Clare says she’d like to plan more researches to get these answers.
But one thing is for sure after conducting the study. Clare says she has a whole new perspective on taking a deep breath. “As you know, I’m walking through a jungle or the park or taking my dog for a walk or my kids out to play, and I take a deep breath; I think I just inhaled information about all the things that have been here before, and as a scientist, that’s exciting to think that the information that I’m trying to gather is literally hanging in front of me,” she said.
1. Why does the author mention coffee-making?| A．To show the function of a filter. |
| B．To illustrate how the idea works. |
| C．To compare two different methods. |
| D．To prove how simply DNA-sucking works. |
| A．Detecting danger in the air. |
| B．Protecting endangered animals. |
| C．Sucking DNA out of the air. |
| D．Collecting environmental samples. |
| A．It distinguishes different DNAs. |
| B．It collects certain DNA within range. |
| C．It locates endangered species exactly. |
| D．It predicts the duration of animals’ stay. |
| A．She breathes the air of hope for future studies. |
| B．She agrees with the benefits of deep breathing. |
| C．She adopts brand-new methods of purifying the air. |
| D．She finds inner peace by doing simple things in life. |
【推荐3】The future of space exploration may depend on an art form from the past: origami (折纸艺术), the ancient art of paper folding.
Researchers from Washington State University (WSU), US, have used origami to possibly solve the problem of storing and moving fuel to rocket engines, a key challenge in space travel, according to Newswise. They’ve developed a foldable plastic fuel “bladder (囊状物)” resistant to super cold temperatures, which could be used to store and pump fuel in spacecrafts of the future. Their findings have recently been published in the journal Cryogenics.
“Folks have been trying to make bags for rocket fuel for a long time,” said Jake Leachman, one of the lead researchers. “We currently don’t do large, long-duration trips because we can’t store fuel long enough in space.”
Meanwhile, NASA is also looking to paper folding to help observe distant planets. The agency is currently developing Starshade, a foldable, sunflower-shaped piece of hardware that would help block starlight and enable telescopes to view distant objects more clearly in space.
“A huge part of my job is looking at something on paper and asking, ‘Can we fly this?’” Manan Arya, a technologist in California, said. “Once I realized this is how you fold spacecraft structures, I became interested in origami. I realized I was good at it and enjoyed it. Now, I fold constantly. ”
Using origami for space purposes isn’t new, however. Solar arrays (太阳能阵列), experimental wings for space shuttle programs and an inflatable (可充气的) satellite were also inspired by origami in both past and present space projects.
“With most origami, the magic comes from the folding,” Robert Salazar, who helped design the Starshade and now works on the Transformers project, said in a statement. “There are so many patterns to still be explored.”
1. How could the “bladder” help in future missions?| A．To protect spacecrafts from extreme weather. |
| B．To be used to store and supply fuel in spacecrafts. |
| C．To help rocket engines cut energy consumption. |
| D．To be used to improve energy efficiency. |
| A．It can be used to get telescopes closer to stars. |
| B．It can enlarge the view of telescopes in space. |
| C．It can absorb a star’s light before it enters telescopes. |
| D．It can help telescopes get clearer pictures of objects in space. |
| A．A travel journal. | B．A digest. |
| C．A science report. | D．An advertisement. |
| A．Folding into space. | B．The art of paper folding. |
| C．Space exploration. | D．The origami-inspired projects. |
【推荐1】Michael Jordan,referred to as MJ or Air Jordan,is a worldwide name.He was particularly fond of baseball and basketball when he was young.He used to play outfield(外场)on the baseball team and play guard on the basketball team。
Jordan practiced hard and managed to stand out.Besides his efforts to fight his way up,his father played an essential role in helping him realize his dreams.Jordan's father encouraged his children to play sports and games of all kinds.He built a basketball court in the backyard for all of his children to use.Jordan enjoyed all sports,but basketball was his favorite.At first,he played for North Carolina.Later,he was discovered by the Chicago Bulls,where his legend began and he led the team to many championships.
Jordan is someone who will never have to sit back and wonder what he has accomplished in life.For example,from 1987 to 1998,Jordan was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team nine times Jordan has also earned ten scoring titles,five NBA Most Valuable Player awards.These are some of his accomplishments on the court.
As you can see,Jordan is someone who is worth recognition.Jordan is an example that whatever your dream is.it is possible to come true.
1. Which of the following sports did Michael Jordan like when he was young?| A．Football and baseball. | B．Badminton and baseball |
| C．Football and basketball | D．Baseball and basketball |
| A．Chicago Bulls | B．North Carolina. |
| C．Cleveland Cavaliers. | D．Houston Rockets |
| A．The NBA All-Defensive First Team | B．The NBA Most Valuable Player |
| C．The scoring title | D．The leading rebounder. |
| A．Neutral | B．Admirable | C．Negative | D．Worried |
【推荐2】Jumping Clay
Grades: K-2
[Time: 3: 25 pm—4: 25 pm Tuesday, Jan 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13, 27 (No class 2/20)]
Explore the Arctic and Antarctic in this creative hands-on workshop! Each student will create their own 3-D polar display including the landscape and animal such as polar bears, penguins and whales while learning about basic shapes and color mixing. Jumping Clay is an air-drying polymer clay that is 100% safe and non-toxic (无毒)! Beginners welcome! All materials included. Cost: $90
Vacation Destination
The ERfC Vacation Destination Center is located at Enfield Street School, 1318 Enfield Street. Vacation Destination is open from 7: 00 am-6: 00 pm on the following days this school year:
▪ December 26-29, 2018
▪ February 20, 2019
▪ April 9-13, 2019
▪ June 25-29, 2019
A variety of theme-based activities are provided throughout the day and include enrichment and recreational activities such as sewing, sports＆games, arts＆crafts and science activities. Daily fee: $45
ERfC Counselors in Training Team for High School Students
Students in grades 9-12 who are looking to develop leadership skills are encouraged to join the ERfC CIT Team. High school students will gain experience working with children in different age groups, discover new strengths, and learn team-building skills. Training is provided and summer opportunities will be available. Contact Melissa Shea at mshea@erfc.us.
Tonight in Thompsonville
Located at St. Patrick’s Hall, 64 Pearl Street, Enfield Join us for a free family dinner and a variety of family fun activities. In addition to a family dinner, evenings include hands-on educational activities designed for parents and children to enjoy together. Community providers attend to share information about health, nutrition, physical activity, education, and other services such as SNAP, Care 4 Kids, early childhood programs and out-of-school time activities.
1. What is the main purpose of Jumping Clay?| A．To guide children to protect wild animals. |
| B．To teach children to use clay materials properly. |
| C．To encourage children to improve their creativity. |
| D．To help children learn about the Arctic and Antarctic. |
| A．June 24, 2019. |
| B．April 12, 2019. |
| C．February 22, 2019. |
| D．December 30, 2018. |
| A．Jumping Clay. |
| B．Vacation Destination. |
| C．ERfC CIT Team. |
| D．Tonight in Theompsonville. |
【推荐3】Influenced by their families and society, many youths are infatuated with expensive famous brands. But not every youth is as rich as a millionaire and people are getting worried about this.
According to a recent survey, one out of five pupils wears clothes of well-known brands, including a belt worth 560 Yuan, more than an ordinary worker’s salary. Among the 100 middle school students surveyed, as many as 70 own famous-brand clothes, 60 have famous-brand watches and 45 possess famous-brand bicycles. Two of them even wear over 1500 Yuan worth of suits.
Most young people who come from ordinary families will try to steal money to have better food and clothing if their parents don’t satisfy their needs. A boy named Chen even killed another boy simply for 500 Yuan and was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment.
People wonder how these teenagers can be independent in the future, while parents are calling for help from schools, governments and the society.
1. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?| A．More than 50 percent of the students surveyed possess things of famous brands. |
| B．An ordinary worker owns less than 560 Yuan each month. |
| C．Suits may cost as much as 1500 Yuan. |
| D．Young people now are as rich as millionaires. |
| A．steal money for better food and clothing |
| B．kill another boy for 500 Yuan |
| C．stay in prison for nine years |
| D．ask his parents to satisfy his needs |
| A．The governments | B．The schools |
| C．The society | D．All the above |
| A．Youths Run After Famous Brands. |
| B．Youths Should Own More Money |
| C．Youths As Rich As Millionaires |
| D．Youths Must Be Taken Good Care of |
