I’m May. high school seniors all around the U. S. scramble (争抢) to get ready for prom. Prom. short for promenade, is a formal dance held by a high school before graduation. It’s an important aspect of American school culture because it’s the last high-school dance seniors will ever attend.
Prom entails (牵涉) countless traditions. First a guy must ask a girl to go to prom with him. Most guys choose to do special prom proposals in hopes of winning the girl’s heart with their creativity. Then he will rent a tuxedo (燕尾服), and the girl will often get their hair, nails and makeup done professionally. That night couples will take pictures, and then they will often take a limousine (豪华轿车) to dinner and to the dance. Several reports state that parents can spend upward of $ 2,000 to give their kids the perfect prom experience.
The history of prom can be traced back to the last half of the 1800s. At that time, American universities and colleges organized dances each year for their graduating students. The purpose was not only to entertain the students but also to prepare them for the wider world by teaching them proper manners for men and women.
Later, high schools took over the prom tradition. In the 1950s, high schools began moving the dance from their gyms to beautiful hotels or country clubs to make the event even more special. Perhaps the most amazing prom took place in 1975, when Susan Ford, the daughter of the country’s president, received permission to hold her high school’s prom at the White House. So far, no other prom has managed to top that.
1. According to this article, what do the participants in prom mainly pay attention to?A.Their appearance. | B.Their possessions. | C.Their transportation. | D.Their supervisors. |
A.What marketing plan to use. | B.How to behave around others. |
C.Which food was best to eat. | D.When to earn a great degree. |
A.In an official residence. | B.In an international court. |
C.In a motion picture studio. | D.In a modern gallery. |
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【推荐1】When the winds begin to rise over Bali Island, the sky will be decorated with colors that announce the arrival of kite season.
It’s a summer activity that brings back joyful memories of childhood to Balinese photographer Putu Sayoga. As a young boy, he’d watch elder kids pull kites through rice fields near his village after harvest season. When the winds didn’t come, the boys would whistle loudly, acting out stories of Rare Angon, the name of a character in Balinese epic story respected by kite flyers. According to the legend, his magical flute beckoned (召唤) the winds. Kites that dance in those sudden strong winds are said to help farmers keep harmful insects away from their harvests.
In the early 1970s, foreign visitors began flooding into Bali’s white sand beaches and in 1978 the island launched an annual kite festival that quickly grew into a large competition. Three styles of kite take flight at the festival: the long-tailed bird; the fish, perhaps the most popular; and the leaf, considered the toughest to fly because of earlier preparation.
The COVID-19 pandemic put off the kite festival in Bali Island. But in the absence of tourists, Sayoya rediscovered the beauty of kite flying without earlier preparation. One day, Sayoga spotted a colorful gathering overhead. Down a small side road, he found an illegal festival. The police had forced the kite flyers to leave the beach, so they had to remove to a rice field. Sayoga asked if he could film it and they agreed — so long as he focused his camera on the kites and not their faces.
This year, the official kite festival has returned to Bali’s beaches, but informal festivals, like the one Sayoga photographed, have also stuck around again. For Sayoga, who had long avoided the overcrowded pre-pandemic festivals, these gatherings have helped him rediscover the entertainment he loved as a child. Now when he goes to see the kites fly, he may intentionally leave his camera at home.
1. Why do people fly kites in the festival in Bali’s legend?A.To protect crops from harmful insects. | B.To celebrate Balinese harvests. |
C.To act out stories of Rare Angon. | D.To leave good memories to children. |
A.Foreign tourists flood into Bali for the kite festival. |
B.The competition is based on the three styles of kite. |
C.The pandemic did not reduce people’s love for flying kites. |
D.The police in Bali had the right to stop people flying kites. |
A.Improved. | B.Appeared. |
C.Functioned. | D.Stayed. |
A.Illegal kite festivals should also be encouraged. |
B.Crowded festivals could bring in more entertainment. |
C.Cameras should be placed on the kites instead of faces. |
D.Recording kites gives way to watching them flying. |
A website called Baby Center lists some unusual names given to American babies born last year. Some were named for characters in old stories, such as Hero, Thor and Ulysses. Other people named their babies after kinds of food, like actress Gwyneth Paltrow. She named her daughter Apple. Other people named their babies Banana, Pumpkin and Cookie.
Still some babies were named for places. These included Brazil, India and Rome. Some parents used names of famous people from history such as Newton and Hannibal. Other parents named their babies after flowers or the weather. These babies were named Buttercup, Iris, Sunshine and Thunder.
Recording artists and movie actors influence some parents’ choices of names. Babies were named Beyonce, Charlize, Reda, Pierce, Shajira and Whitney. Movie actors themselves often give their babies unusual names. For example, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named their baby daughter Shiloh. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes named their little girl Suri.
Some American parents do not want unusual names. They want their baby’s name to honor their religious faith. Such names include Abraham for boys or Sarah for girls. And many people give their babies the same name as a family member or good friend.
The United States Social Security Administration once published a list of the most popular names for American girls and boys born. Many of the top ten boys, names are from the Jewish and Christian Bibles.
1. How did American parents usually name their children?A.In a way they please. | B.In a scientific way. |
C.In a careless way. | D.In a common way |
A.Ulysses is a main person in an old story book. |
B.the meaning of Gwyneth Paltrow is a kind of fruit |
C.American parents expect their children to be a hero. |
D.a girl was named Apple because she liked eating apples. |
A.American children’s names express American history. |
B.A foreign place may become a name of an American child. |
C.American parents’ favorite names are those of famous actors. |
D.American parents expect their children to be different from others. |
A.love | B.career | C.expectation | D.religion |
【推荐3】Argentina lies in South America. There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country—Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Argentina is the home of tango, so Argentineans admire this dance very much. Even if you cannot dance perfectly, you should join the people and try to perform this dance.
The next festival in Argentina is Open Polo(马球) Tournament. You should go to Palermo to see this festival in Argentina. This festival is held every year and is the most important polo tournament in Argentina. This kind of sport is considered the most important in Argentina. Attending this festival in Argentina, you will be able to communicate with different people, admire the fascinating competition between the teams of different countries, such as Argentina, England, Australia, as well as the US. This festival in Argentina is usually held between November and December every year. So don’t miss the opportunity if you travel to Argentina at this time.
Another festival in Argentina is the Semana Musical Llao Llao. This is a festival of classical music. The festival was created in 1993 and is held at the Llao Llao Hotel, near Bariloche. The festival is held yearly in October. So if you admire this kind of music, you should travel to Argentina in October. There are also many carnivals in October.
There are also many carnivals in Argentina in summer. Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about festivals in Argentina into just one article. We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye-catching.
1. What can be the best title for the passage?A.Festivals in Argentina |
B.Entertainments in Argentina |
C.Travel to Argentina |
D.A brief introduction to Argentina |
A.is organized by the government |
B.is held in summer |
C.welcomes everyone to take part |
D.holds parties for different dances |
A.The Semana Musical Llao Llao. |
B.Carnivals in October. |
C.The Tango Festival. |
D.Open Polo Tournament. |
A.Buenos Aires in spring |
B.Palermo in April |
C.Bariloche in October |
D.Palermo in winter |
【推荐1】According to recent research, people who drink coffee may live longer than non-drinkers. Neal Freedman and his team analyzed data from over 400,000 Americans between the ages of 50 and 70. They found that those who drank at least two to three cups of coffee a day had a slightly lower risk of death over a 13-year period than non-drinkers. When looking at specific causes of death, coffee drinking seemed to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease, lung disease, injuries, accidents, and infections.
However, Freedman makes it clear that the study cannot prove that coffee causes people to live longer. The study only suggests that there may be a link between coffee and longevity. The research does not provide an explanation for why coffee may have these health benefits.
Although coffee has previously been linked to potential health risks, such as increased risk of certain diseases, recent evidence suggests that it may also have protective qualities against other diseases. The conflicting research on coffee and health has led to mixed messages for consumers.
Similar to wine research, there seems to be a lot of interest in coffee research as well. Scientists continue to investigate the potential health benefits and risks associated with coffee. They said, “Drinking coffee in moderation does not appear to be harmful, while too much consumption should be avoided.”
In conclusion, the relationship between coffee and longevity is still being explored. While the study suggests that coffee may have some health benefits, it is too early to say whether coffee can actually make people live longer. For now, it seems that drinking coffee in moderation is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand its impact on health.
1. What does recent research suggest about people who drink coffee?A.They have the same risk of death as non-drinkers. |
B.They have a higher risk of death than non-drinkers. |
C.They have a slightly lower risk of death than non-drinkers. |
D.They have a significantly lower risk of death than non-drinkers. |
A.Drinking a little coffee is safe. |
B.Drinking too much coffee is safe. |
C.Drinking too much wine should be avoided. |
D.Drinking as much coffee as possible is beneficial to your health. |
A.It may have both potential risks and benefits. |
B.It definitely leads to increased risk of disease. |
C.There is no research or evidence on the subject. |
D.It definitely has overall positive effects on health. |
A.Why Coffee Have Health Benefits? |
B.Can Coffee Help You Live Longer? |
C.Is Coffee Harmful to Your Health? |
D.Can Coffee Make You Live stronger? |
【推荐2】In today’s youth culture, it seems as if teens are permanently glued to their cellphones, constantly receiving beeping, buzzing and blinking social media notifications (通知). We often hear of the harm of social media to teens and young people, but our latest research on young girls and boys has revealed that social media is not always negative.
In some cases, we found that social media can positively influence their health and well-being, by helping them learn about healthy eating or new workouts to try. Besides, social media provides space for young people to talk to each other about issues of health.
For our study, conducted by researchers from the University of Birmingham and Orebro University, we invited over 1,300 young girls and boys, aged 13-18, from ten UK schools. We were interested in better understanding how young people use social media, and how they feel it impacts their health and well-being. To do this, we selected 84 participants from the main sample and had them take part in small group interviews.
The results showed that social media often had a positive influence on young people’s motivation for being physically active and on their ability to make conscious diet choices. Social media also allowed them to access the information they found inspirational, and learn about different apps they could use to be physically active or monitor their progress. They reported that likes, comments, and views on their social media posts also helped them stay motivated to exercise.
Encouragingly, the young people we spoke to were also highly discerning users of social media. They thought carefully about the content they were engaging with online. For instance, the teenagers reported that they would often ignore content that had the potential to lead to harm, such as images or videos that presented unrealistic workouts or expectations for their bodies.
While the risks should certainly not be overlooked, our findings show that social media can have a positive effect on young people’s health and well-being. A benefit of social media is that it provides real-time, low-cost information, and support from their peers. Making young people use social media safely, critically and responsibly may thus help them continue to lead a healthy life.
1. What is the main finding of the latest research mentioned in the text?A.Young people make better use of social media. |
B.Teenagers use social media more than expected. |
C.Social media proves to be of great benefit to young people. |
D.New evidence adds to the harm of social media |
A.They made thorough analyses at two universities. |
B.They collected data from the database of ten UK schools. |
C.They referred to the findings of several previous studies. |
D.They conducted group interviews with young girls and boys. |
A.have great freedom | B.enjoy special privileges |
C.show good judgment | D.have an influence on others |
A.Making full use of their online time |
B.Using social media in a smart way |
C.Taking full responsibility for their health. |
D.Keeping informed of low-cost information. |
【推荐3】You might think you’re doing yourself a favor if you leave your phone behind when you head to an important meeting or dinner with the in-laws, but a new study suggests just the opposite is true.
According to new research from the University of Missouri, being separated from your iPhone can lead to “physiological anxiety” and “poor cognitive performance.” The study, “The Extended iSelf: The Impact of iPhone Separation on Cognition, Emotion, and Physiology,” was published online Thursday in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.
Researchers invited a total of 40 iPhone-using participants from three journalism courses at a “large university” in the Midwest. Then, they ran a couple of experiments. First, participants were told to sit in a small room and complete a puzzle while in possession of their phone; then, they were asked to complete another puzzle, but they were told that their phone was causing “Bluetooth interference” and that they needed to be moved elsewhere in the room. Researchers then called the phones, study participants could see and hear them ringing, but were unable to get up to answer them.
In each state, researchers kept track of participants’ heart rate and blood pressure. You can probably see where this is going: When the puzzle-solvers were separated from their phones but able to see and hear them ringing, they experienced “significant” rises in anxiety, heart rate and blood pressure. They also got worse at completing the puzzle.
In a new release, the researchers suggested that “iPhone users avoid parting with their phones during daily situations that involve a great deal of attention,” saying that being apart from the device can make individuals feel “a lessening of ‘self.’”
So, what should you do if you own a smartphone but need to focus?
“Our advice would be to carry your iPhone with you,” Clayton told HuffPost, “but to silence your phone during cognitively demanding tasks in order to avoid any potential distractions that may reduce your attention throughout the day.”
1. In which situation did participants perform worst in a puzzle in the research?A.Their phones were taken away by researchers | B.Their phones were in their hands |
C.Their ringing phones were parted from them | D.Their phones were power off |
A.It decreases people’s heart rate | B.It makes people absent-minded |
C.It receives psychological pressures | D.It reduces people’s intelligence |
A.To introduce a new research | B.To state the benefits of phones |
C.To discuss the effect of phones | D.To suggest how to keep attention |