Holidays can be very exciting but they require a bit of preparation in advance to make sure everything goes smoothly. One requirement is to pack for the trip — and an organizational expert has exposed an important luggage (行李) mistake.
Holidays see many travelers grabbing (抓住;攫取) the majority of their clothing while packing in a panic, but they won't have enough options when they get to their destination. This often ends up in overpacking, and numerous items never being worn. It's important to think carefully about what you put in your luggage. Cutting down the items to take is key.
An organizational expert, Vicky Silverthorn, provides some tips around how packing can be made much easier. The result is a less stressful (紧张的) experience, meaning people get more out of their holidays.
One of Vicky’s top holiday tips is to make sure you pack clothes together. “Everyone’s made the mistake of not thinking through clothes while packing — throwing random items into a suitcase before realizing that nothing goes,” Vicky told Express.co.uk. “To avoid this, pack complete clothes together so that every item has a purpose. When you come to unpack they’ll be ready to wear, and it always works to separate them out by ‘pool’, ‘beach’, ‘evening’ and so on.”
Vicky claims, “The night before you travel is also important — and, if you’re travelling early, you can make life easier for yourself in advance. One top tip is to leave your suitcase by the front door along with a list of things to do before you leave the house. If you do this the night before you’ll limit the chances of forgetting any key details, this can be particularly vital if you’re flying with family.”
1. What’s the purpose of this passage?| A．To make a summary about traveling. |
| B．To advertise traveling for a company. |
| C．To inform some guidelines about traveling. |
| D．To provide some suggestions about how to pack. |
| A．They are in a panic while packing. |
| B．They take too many clothing never being worn. |
| C．They won't have enough options about their destination. |
| D．They think carefully about what they put in their luggage. |
| A．packing together with someone |
| B．throwing random items into a suitcase |
| C．arranging clothes for a specific purpose |
| D．wearing suitable clothes to a certain place |
| A．Because he travels early. |
| B．Because the front door is near. |
| C．Because he can fly with his family |
| D．Because it might prevent leaving important items behind. |
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【推荐1】How to Save Money during Your Studies
One of the biggest factors about studying at university is that you might be away from your parents for the first time.
Food and drink
Use student discount
In just about every city with a university, shops and bars near campus have some special discounts just for students. You can take advantage of offers on food from the Student Union shop.
When you get into university, it can be tempting (吸引人的) to buy things you don’t need. However, restraint (控制) is important—buy the essentials first, like food, and then work out what, if anything, you have left to spend. If you have money left over before you go home for Christmas, well done you!
Find a part-time job
Whatever university you find yourself in, being frugal (节俭) is important.
| A．Making it on your own. |
| B．Only get what you need. |
| C．You can also buy cheaper textbooks there. |
| D．It is important to enjoy yourself in the university. |
| E．You may worry about not being able to afford to study. |
| F．This is the most important thing you’ll spend money on. |
| G．Living alone requires you manage your money properly. |
【推荐2】Some 20 percent of adults are procrastinators (拖延症患者). Everyone might put off a task or two, but long-term procrastinators do it at home, at school, at work and in their relationships.
For years, researchers have focused on the personalities of people who procrastinate. The results suggest procrastinators may be impulsive (冲动), worriers and have trouble regulating their emotions. But procrastinators are not lazy. They’re actually very busy doing other things than what they’re supposed to be doing. Though procrastinators may think they perform better under pressure, studies have reported the opposite. And when deadlines are uncertain, procrastinators tend to delay their work.
When people put off a tough task, they feel good-in the moment. Procrastinating is a way to avoid the negative emotions linked to the task. But the relief it provides is only temporary, and many seek out ways to stop procrastinating.
In fact, most research today suggests procrastination is a behavioral pattern, which means it’s something you can change, regardless of whether you’re impulsive. What works best is still under research. Some scientists have reported success with time management. But the evidence for that is all over the map. That’s because poor time management is a symptom not a cause of procrastination.
For some procrastinators, seemingly obvious tips can work. Researchers advise students to simply put down their smartphones. Silencing notifications or studying in the library rather than at home can regulate distractions and keep people on task. But that won’t be enough for many people. Stubborn procrastinators may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法). This type of therapy, which involves managing thoughts and emotions and trying to change behavior, seemed to be the most helpful. Still, not many studies have examined treatments, and there’s room for improvement.
1. What does procrastination mean to longtime procrastinators?| A．A personal advantage. | B．A habitual behavior. |
| C．A working motivation. | D．An excuse for laziness. |
| A．They are inactive. | B．They are efficient. |
| C．They are anxious. | D．They are careful. |
| A．Their temporary relief from the stress. |
| B．Their imperfection in personalities. |
| C．Their poor time management at work. |
| D．Their high ability to deal with hard work. |
| A．Avoiding smartphones. | B．Proper studying places. |
| C．Good time management. | D．Cognitive behavioral therapy. |
【推荐3】You may think that learning how to draw can be very difficult, but with several tips, you can do it easily.
Start by drawing basic lines and curves(曲线).
Draw a simple shape and add an imaginary light source to your page. Use a pencil to lightly shade in the areas farthest from your light source, while leaving the area closest to the light source unshaded.
Make an object seem grounded in reality by adding cast shadows.
Picture your light source, then draw a shadow on the opposite side of the object from the light.
Draw a grid(网格) on the paper if you need help with proportions(比例).
If you’re drawing something from a source image, draw several evenly-spaced vertical and horizontal lines on your paper to make a grid.
| A．Build an object out of different shapes |
| B．If you learn to draw from the very beginning |
| C．Create a sense of depth by shading in a shape |
| D．Then, draw the same lines on your source image |
| E．The shadow should be the same shape as the object |
| F．Once you grasp the basic skills of drawing a proper shape |
| G．Keep building up the shading until it looks as if it was real |
【推荐1】Some people travel because they want to go to warm places for winter vacations or because they want to visit art museums in Europe. But other people travel simply because they have a passion for it.
Luisa Yu, a 79-year-old woman, fell in love with travel as a young girl in the province of Leyte in the Philippines when she watched movies. “I saw the beautiful scenery, the rivers and the mountains, and that fascinated me,” Yu said. “That’s why I always thought someday I would go to these places and travel.”
At 23, as an exchange student studying medical technologies in the US, Yu decided that she wanted to visit all of the countries in the world, but visa restrictions (限制) didn’t allow her to travel outside of the country.
It took Yu 15years to get her admission allowing her to travel internationally and there were times when she worked three jobs to save money to travel. She eventually took a part-time job as a travel agent, which gave her many more opportunities to travel to new places around the globe.
For the past 50 years, Yu has been visiting countries across the world, even some that are very difficult to get into. She has tried dog meat when she visited the DPRK, explored the beaches of Somalia, and even skydived in Dubai when she was 73. “Everyone said, ‘Don’t go to Somalia, that’s dangerous,’” Yu said. “If I want to go somewhere, nobody can stop me. I want to do everything.”
Yu achieved her goal to visit all of the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, in November 2023. To date, there have only been around 400 people who have set out to achieve this amazing cause.
Yu’s advice to people who love to travel is to just do it. “Don’t wait for anybody. If I keep on waiting, it will never happen, because the opportunity sometimes comes only once,” she said.
1. What inspired Luisa Yu’s passion for travel?| A．The wonderful settings of the movies. | B．The desire to take a winter vacation abroad. |
| C．The dream of visiting art museums in Europe. | D．The studying opportunities while taking trips. |
| A．She searched for fortune through travel. | B．She longed to be a travel agent. |
| C．She shot to fame by accident. | D．She was fond of challenges. |
| A．Tough-minded and devoted. | B．Considerate and gifted. |
| C．Humorous and knowledgeable. | D．Responsible and powerful. |
| A．Meet Luisa Yu: One of 400 People Recognized by UN |
| B．Follow Luisa Yu’s Example: Seeking Adventure on Traveling |
| C．79-Year-Old Woman Has Traveled to 193 Countries Around the World |
| D．Travel Agent Surprises the World with the Longest of Travel Experience |
【推荐2】Everyone loves travelling, right? Unfortunately, money can sometimes be a problem…but not if you’re prepared.
Tip 1：Decide where you’ll go based on your budget.
The cost of your trip can depend greatly on where you want to go. So, knowing the average costs in a country can help you plan your trip.
Tip 2：Choose hostels and campsites.
Tip3：
Another advantage of staying in hostels is that you will always have access to a kitchen. Eating in a restaurant can be very expensive, so you can easily save by cooking your own meals. Many cities have markets where you can buy fresh food and vegetables on the cheap, and you can even try to make the popular food of the country.
Tip 4：Look for discounts on major attractions
Obviously when you’re travelling you want to see everything the country has to offer.
So you see, if you come prepared, you can easily travel the world, no matter what your budget is!
| A．Learn to cook traditional food. |
| B．Don’t always rely on restaurants. |
| C．How to travel on a budget is a tricky question. |
| D．Yes, everyone loves the luxury of a five-star hotel. |
| E．But you can research and see if it’s possible to see them for less. |
| F．For example, countries like France and the UK can be pretty expensive to visit. |
| G．Here are some tips to gain beer travel experience, regardless of your bank savings！ |
【推荐3】France Tours
Best of Paris in 13 Days Tour
Date / Price: October 9-October 21 / $2,295 + Air
On this tour, you will be guided around the very best of Paris: the Louvre, Orsay Museum, Orangerie Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, and Palace of Versailles. You’ll also enjoy guided neighborhood walks through the city's historic heart.
Loire to the South of France in 13 Days Tour
Date / Price: October 18-October 30 / $3,795 + Air
This tour begins in the historic town of Chartres-an easy train ride from Paris. Then, with your guide, you'll visit the chateaux of the Loire, prehistoric caves, traditional markets of the Dordogne, the city of Carcassonne and the Roman Pont du Gard.
Best of Eastern France in 14 Days Tour
Date / Price: September 19-October 2 / $4,195 + Air
Starting I the champagne capital(香槟之都) of Reims, you'll spend 14 wonderful days with your guide, visiting Colmar's cobbled lanes( 鹅卵石小道) ，Verdun's historic fields of honor, Chamonix's great mountains, Provence's beautiful Cotes du Rhone, and ending with a wine party in Aix-en-Provence.
My Way France in 13 Days Tour
Date / Price: September 21-October 3 / $2,795 + Air
Your vacation to France starts by following a route that connects France's must-see sights---from lovely Paris to sunny Nice, with the Loire Valley, Lyon, Annecy, the French Alps and Avignon in between. This money-saving My Way vacation gives you the freedom(自由) to decide your own daily sightseeing pace. We cut the stress by providing comfortable rooms in hotels and private bus transportation from city to city.
1. What do we know about Best of Paris in 13 Days Tour?| A．It has a guide all the way. | B．It will interest students most. |
| C．It includes many modern buildings. | D．It offers tourists many challenging walks. |
| A．Best of Paris in 13 Days Tour |
| B．Loire to the South of France in 13 Days Tour |
| C．Best of Eastern France in 14 Days Tour |
| D．My Way France in 13 Days Tour |
| A．Tour Dordogne. | B．Start form Nice. |
| C．Change the route freely. | D．Travel at your own pace. |
【推荐1】Have you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing.
By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, explaining a thought is the process of understanding. In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your “explain power.”
Try this experiment. Explain how you’ll increase your brain power, even if you have no idea how right now. Just start with anything, and create an explanation. For example, start with “I’ll learn chess,” or “I’ll read an article on the mind every week.” Explain how that will help. You’ll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan, and if you actually do this, you’ll have a better understanding of your brain twenty minutes from now.
Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember. Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time you’re working on a big project, you’ll probably have more success.
Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it. That’s an extreme example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better. Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem, why you want to solve it, and why it is worth solving, and you’re half-way there.
Writers don’t always write because they clearly understand something beforehand. Often, they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help bring you to an understanding. Give it a try.
1. What would be the best title for the text?| A．A Way on How to Write | B．Increase Your Brain Power through Writing |
| C．Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing | D．How to Start Your Writing |
| A．the increase of your brain power | B．the ability to remember |
| C．the development of your interest in study | D．the better understanding of a topic |
| A．has understood it very well | B．needs to understand it better |
| C．wants to remember it in his or her mind | D．is exercising his or her “explain power” |
| A．you are already successful | B．you still need to work hard |
| C．writing can help you walk half way | D．writing is important to solve problems |
| A．To advise readers to start their writing. | B．To explain the importance of writing. |
| C．To persuade readers to become writers. | D．To increase readers’ brain power. |
【推荐2】All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy, happy and help them to live longer.
Sports change with the season. People play different games in winter and summer. Games and sports often grow out of people's work and everyday activities. The Arabs use horses or camels in much of their everyday life; they use them in their sports, too.
Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers.
Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese boxing, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game they often become good friends. Sports help to train a person's character (性格). One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace (优雅).
1. According to this passage, which of the following isn't true?| A．Sports help to train a person's character. |
| B．People swim only because there are a lot of rivers in their country. |
| C．People from different countries may not be able to understand each other before a game. |
| D．Sports and games can develop the friendship between peoples all over the world. |
| A．basketball was invented in America |
| B．sports change with the seasons |
| C．games and sports often grow out of people's work and everyday activities |
| D．football is played all over the world |
| A．sports and games are unimportant things that people do |
| B．sports and games should be treated (对待) only as amusement (娱乐活动) |
| C．sports and games are only useful to the old |
| D．none of the above is true |
【推荐3】People with genetic syndromes (综合症) sometimes have telltale (泄露私密的) facial features, but using them to make a quick and cheap diagnosis can be tricky given there are hundreds of possible conditions they may have. A new neural network that analyzes photographs of faces can help doctors narrow down the possibilities.
Yaron Gurovich at biotechnology firm FDNA in Boston and his team built a neural network to look at the gestalt — or overall impression — of faces and return a list of the 10 genetic syndromes a person is most likely to have.
They trained the neural network, called DeepGestalt, on 17, 000 images correctly labelled to match more than 200 genetic syndromes. The team then asked the AI to identify potential genetic disorders from a further 502 photos of people with such conditions. It included the correct answer 91 per cent of the time.
Gurovich and his team also tested the neural network’s ability to distinguish between the different genetic mutations (变异) that can lead to the same syndrome. They used photographs of people with Noonan syndrome, which can result from mutations in any one of five genes. DeepGestalt correctly identified the genetic source of the physical appearance 64 per cent of the time. It’s clearly not perfect, but it’s still much better than humans are at trying to do this.
As the system makes its assessments, the facial regions that were most helpful in the determination are highlighted and made available for doctors to view. This helps them to understand the relationships between genetic make-up and physical appearance.
The fact that the diagnosis is based on a simple photograph raises questions about privacy. If faces can reveal details about genetics, then employers and insurance providers could, in principle. secretly use such techniques to discriminate against people who have a high probability of having certain disorders. However, Gurovich says the tool will only be available for use by clinicians (临床医生). Clinically this technology can help narrow down the search space of diagnosis and then confirm through checking genetic markers. Besides, it could perhaps add means of finding other people with the disease and, in turn, help find new treatments or cures.
1. What can we know about DeepGestalt?| A．It can be trained to correctly label the images of people. |
| B．It can correctly identify genetic mutations 91% of the time. |
| C．It is built to look at faces and identify genetic disorders. |
| D．It is much better than humans at trying to identify physical appearance. |
| A．To help confirm the diagnosis. | B．To help make the system more understandable. |
| C．To help the system quickly recognize people . | D．To help identify a condition and make a diagnosis. |
| A．Tricky facial features | B．Faces let AI spot genetic disorders |
| C．Facial features give you away to doctors | D．DeepGestalt: a magic cure for genetic syndromes |
| A．Positive. | B．Neutral. | C．Indifferent. | D．Critical. |
