When someone asks me what my goals are for the coming year, I don’t usually know how to reply. Of course I, as most people do, want to see an improvement in my grades. This year, however, I’m hoping for something different.
Through the course of my school life, I’ve developed a new understanding of the word “prioritization(优先次序)” little by little. The first thing I wish to get in Senior 1 is the ability to manage my time better. I’ll surely become busier with the coming term, and proper organization is important. From school clubs to academic competitions, everything should be set up in a way that doesn’t influence my health, which leads me to my second goal.
My mother has always told me to put my health first, so in the future, I hope to be both physically and mentally(精神上) healthy. A person can’t study without having the energy to do so. In order to stay energetic, they must put their health first, no matter how busy they are, or how much work they have to complete.
And finally, I hope that I won’t be discouraged by my failures and never give up on my dreams. I hope that I’ll have the courage to try new activities and clubs. I believe my final goal is similar to every student’s goal around the world. We should all respect one another’s likes and dislikes, and focus on each other’s strengths, not our weaknesses. Everyone should strive(努力) to take part in all of life’s chances.
Albert Einstein once said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” In my case, it’s the other way around. In order to keep moving, I must keep my balance—the balance between studies and activities, academics and health, likes and dislikes. The new journey is going to be a hard one, but if I set these goals, I believe I will make it through to the end.
1. What does the author hope to do during this school year?| A．Learn how to manage her time well. | B．Join as many school clubs as possible. |
| C．Focus on improving her overall grades. | D．Spend more time on outdoor activities. |
| A．Always put their studies first. | B．Don’t be afraid of failing. |
| C．Only do what they’re good at. | D．Make different kinds of friends. |
| A．To show what she likes about high school life. |
| B．To show the importance of health to students. |
| C．To show how to balance our studies and activities. |
| D．To share her goals for the coming high school year. |
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【推荐1】If you go to any college in the United States, you will find most students carrying the same items：books, laptops, cell phones and their official school identification cards, or IDs. These small plastic cards do more than showing the names and pictures of students.
In recent years, IDs in some colleges can also buy things. The schools enter into agreements with banks so students can link their cards to private financial accounts. This way, students can use their cards to pay for things like food on campus and school supplies. In other words, their IDs become debit cards(借记卡）. However, new research suggests that the way these card programs operate can harm students.
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group(U.S. PIRG) aims to use research to support and protect people's financial interests. The organization has been looking into agreements between colleges and banks for several years.This April, Kaitlyn Vitez, higher education campaign director for U.S. PIRG, released their latest findings."Students with campus debit cards paid over $ 24 million in fees during the last contract year. For example, students may be charged fees if they use another bank to withdraw money. Or, they may be charged fees if they spend more money than they have in their bank accounts , " she said . " Any large fee can create unexpected problems for students , however , banks do not make possible fees clear enough to students."
U.S.PIRG noted that some banks pay colleges for permission to advertise their debit card programs on campus. The advertising can appear to be part of official school programmes and students may feel pushed towards opening accounts.U.S.PIRG also found a connection between colleges with paid agreements and student fees. Students at colleges that received money from banks ended up paying up to 2.3 times more than students at colleges with unpaid agreements. U.S. PIRG contacted several of the colleges in their latest research, yet they seem not to give satisfying comments.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about ?| A．Potential harm of IDs. | B．Additional use of IDs. |
| C．Students consuming habits. | D．Students' financial condition. |
| A．All banks pay for their bank card ads on campus. |
| B．Campus debit cards present high fees for students. |
| C．Many students like to use debit cards at college. |
| D．Colleges have signed illegal agreements with banks. |
| A．Colleges benefit a lot from working with banks. |
| B．Most students fall into heavy debts at college. |
| C．Banks give away students' financial privacy somehow. |
| D．Students lack enough information on their campus debit cards. |
| A．Solutions to the phenomenon. | B．Future of school IDs. |
| C．Details of debit card programs. | D．Response of some schools. |
【推荐2】In the US and Britain, the slogan around colleges was “Save water. Shower with a friend.” Now, Wuhan University has come up with another system for the campus bathhouse. It charges students for the amount of time in a shower. Before entering the bathhouse, students pay for the amount of time they want in the shower with cash or their student ID card. The clock starts ticking the minute the tape is turned on. It pauses when a button is pressed for soap. An integrated circuit (IC) card reader at each tap shows the time. No money, no water. The benefits of the new system can be seen with the old system, which charged 1 Yuan for each person regardless of time in the shower. The university used about 320 tons of water daily under the old system, but only 160 tons now.
Many students use the new system but opinions on it are divided. Some students say it is bad because bathing had become a sort of race. Many people using it for the first time are not sure how long they need to shower. Some might be embarrassed if their time is up and they’re still covered in soap. They have to ask the bathhouse worker to help them buy extra time.
“It’s a flaw in the system that you can not buy extra time on the ID card,” said Ren, a freshman in Wuhan University. The university is also considering some students’ suggestions that they be allowed to pay after they’ve finished the shower. Not surprisingly, some are complaining about losing the hour shower. But many students say the move helps them develop a water-saving sense.
Without the time limits, most students tended to shower for 30 to an hour in the bathhouse.
Some even used the hot water to wash their clothes. “In my experience, 10-20 minutes is enough,” said Dai Zhihua, a third-year student who usually takes 8 minutes.
A similar system has been installed in other universities. Shanghai Normal University introduced it at its Fengxiang Campus in September. The bathing fee there is 0.2 Yuan per minute. One male student responded by setting a record with a two-minute shower.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?| A．Students buy the time of their showers. |
| B．The clock times the student’s bathing except when the bather pauses for soap. |
| C．If money runs out, there will be no water. |
| D．Having finished bathing, the student has to pay for it. |
| A．fault | B．advantage | C．pity | D．perfection |
| A．a quarter | B．one third | C．one half | D．two thirds |
| A．the new operation can raise students’ environmental awareness |
| B．the new operation can solve the water crisis |
| C．a similar operation has been set in other universities |
| D．the university has saved a lot of water by using the new system |
| A．Culture. | B．Society. | C．Campus Life. | D．Lifestyle. |
【推荐3】WELCOME AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Welcome to Harvard University Housing and thank you for choosing to live with us. To help you make a smooth transition, please read the information below on planning your arrival.
Pets
Dogs living with you in your pet-friendly apartment must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed with the City of Cambridge every year.
International Students
Consider unlocking your phone prior to leaving your home country. This will enable you to use a SIM card from a company such as campus SIMS or US Mobile in your phone after you arrive. Those sim cards may be available at the Property Management Office.
Driving
If you plan on bringing a moving van or truck it will not fit under the overpasses on Soldiers Field Road and Memorial Drive. Plan your route in advance to avoid a risky and costly problem.
Parking arrangements for trucks and vans must be made in advance as well. Visit your property page for information about parking your car.
Furniture and Lighting
Most HUH units have no furniture—the unit is empty except for a stove and a refrigerator. You need to bring, buy, or rent a bed, other furniture, and household items. In many HUH units, rooms do not have overhead lights, so you also may need table or floor lamps.
If you want to stock up on groceries and some household items as soon as you arrive, please find information about “Grocery Shopping” by selecting it from the drop-down menu.
1. Suppose a French boy chooses to live in HUH units with a dog and a moving van, he should________.| A．make sure his dog is vaccinated and licensed in France |
| B．unlock his phone before leaving France |
| C．buy a phone with a SIM card at the Property Management Office |
| D．park his van under the overpasses |
| A．Table or floor lamps. | B．A bed and a table. |
| C．A stove and a refrigerator. | D．Bowls and plates. |
| A．A website. | B．A guidebook. |
| C．A magazine. | D．A recipe. |
【推荐1】Planning a family trip? Let the professionals handle it.
In the ever-evolving world of travel, using a travel professional to decode your family vacation options can really pay off. Here are several things to bear in mind:
Is it travel time?Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible.
If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.
Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong.
With more families learning and working from home, a good agent can help zero in on destinations and lodging options that can maximize your current lifestyle.
| A．Choose a specialist. |
| B．Choose a destination. |
| C．This is where a travel agent can come into play. |
| D．Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday. |
| E．Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways. |
| F．Travel agents benefit a lot from their planning the travel route for you. |
| G．Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations. |
An acrobatic show: To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe (剧团) will present “The Soul of China”, where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p.m., September 13-19
Place: Capital Theatre, 22 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Exhibitions
Joint Show: A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing. About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time: 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m. until September 10
Place: Huangshicheng Art Gallery, 136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings: The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by 10 young and middle-aged artists. On display are more than 30 of their latest works, which capture the wondrous variety of life in unique styles.
Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. until September 15
Place: 136 Nanchizi Street, Dongcheng District
Literature museum: The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers an in-depth study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., daily
Place: 45 Anyuan Donglu, Chaoyang District (Shaoyaoju area)
Concerts
Beijing rocks: “The Fashion Night of Chinese Rock” is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month. Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert, including older generation bands, middle generation and some recent arrivals. The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear, which is sure to bring a storm.
Time: September 16
Place: The Olympic Center
Belgium orchestra：La Petite Bande, the Baroque Orehestra of Belgium, will perform in Beijing at the Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities as part of activities across the world in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach’s death.
Time: 7:30 p.m. September 11-14
Place: Grand Theatre of the Cultural Palace of Nationalities
1. What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned above?
| A．When you watch it, you will certainly feel cold. |
| B．Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised. |
| C．Something strange will puzzle everyone, including scientists. |
| D．Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching. |
| A．it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China |
| B．it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes |
| C．it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians |
| D．it will let the audience choose the performers and the music |
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing |
| B．people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional |
| C．most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only |
| D．there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month |
【推荐3】“Every child has a great curiosity about something they love,” said Carolyn King, a doctor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. King, who once studied at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, is the co-founder of a yearly event called Reach Out to Youth (ROTY).
Wayne State has held the event since 1989, which lets kids ages 7 to 11 experience science and medicine in a fun way.
“We’re here to help identify future scientists and future physicians,” said Richard Baker, director of Medical Education at Wayne State.
Diamond Moore, a medical student and the leading organizer of ROTY, planned a special but interesting day for attendees. Exhibits included a room where you could see a brain, heart, and some other parts of our body, and a room where you could test your reflexes (反射动作). Wayne State teachers and medical students, including Moore, shared their knowledge of medical science with kids.
“This program wants kids to learn about science, arts, and the health care system,” Moore said, “so that hopefully, they’ll become interested in medicine.”
Some of the students were excited about the chance to tour the exhibits and learn more about medicine-related jobs. “A doctor would be a cool job,” said first-time attendee Desiree Anders, 9.
Jeremiah Tower, an 11-year-old from Detroit, said that learning about “science and things about the body” was what the program was all about. Still, he wasn’t excited about having to get up early on a Saturday morning.
This year’s theme (主题) was “Play It Safe: Brain Safety.” After seeing what a brain looks like up close, young attendees learned about the danger of concussions (脑震荡). A fun test was given about brain safety so that kids could see how much they had learned.
About 350 kids take part in the program each year. It’s a great way to get an idea of what it feels like to be a doctor.
1. What can we learn about ROTY?| A．It is open to kids of all ages. |
| B．It educates kids in a fun way. |
| C．It is held on a Saturday afternoon. |
| D．It helps kids learn more about others. |
| A．Care for. | B．Look for. | C．Pick up. | D．Cheer up. |
| A．She felt a bit worried about it. |
| B．She thought it was hard to learn. |
| C．She showed an interest in it. |
| D．She believed it would have a bright future. |
【推荐1】With the summer heat becoming increasingly unbearable over the years due to climate change, the cooling load in the summertime has also been on the rise. Insulation (隔热)is currently the main solution for blocking heat from entering a building, but by applying an additional material that can delay heat penetration(渗透),it can prevent the indoor temperature from rising and in turn lower the cooling load of the building.
A research team in Korea has developed a new material for building walls that can help reduce the penetration of heat from the outside. The team directed by Dr. Sarng Woo Karng from KIST revealed that they have successfully done it through building walls by applying a phase change material (PCM). One of the most common types is paraffin oil, which is used to make candles.
A solid PCM absorbs heat as it transitions into liquid phase, so by using a case to hold it when it is in liquid phase without causing any leakage (渗漏)，it is possible to apply them to a building wall to block heat from entering inside.
The problem, however, is that the PCM turns into liquid starting from the outermost layer, and the parts that are hot move upward, while the parts that are still relatively cool move downward. Thus, while the upper part may have completely melted, the lower part will have not, and as a result, heat will penetrate into the building through the area where the PCM is in liquid phase. In the end, the PCM becomes ineffective in controlling the indoor temperature and is rendered useless.
Dr. Karng's team addressed the non-uniform phase change with bubble injections. By injecting bubbles into the bottom part of the PCM enabled uniform circulation (流动)of the PCM in liquid phase. Dr. Karng said, “We expect that the insulating wall using the PCM bubble generator used in this study will contribute to reducing the amount of energy used to heat or cool a building. Insulation techniques using the PCM help reduce heat penetration, in combination with the building insulating material, and it can also be used as the outer walls of zero-energy buildings.
1. What kind of function do PC Ms serve according to the text?| A．Lowering heat penetration. | B．Making the walls stronger. |
| C．Being used to make candles. | D．Perfecting the building walls. |
| A．To test its effect. | B．To avoid the risks. |
| C．To block the heat. | D．To stay in shape. |
| A．They'll cause heat leakage. | B．They'll lower heat penetration. |
| C．They don't melt evenly. | D．They're hard to operate. |
| A．They are imperfect. | B．They are ineffective. |
| C．They are low-cost. | D．They are environmentally-friendly. |
【推荐2】Teenagers are in the age group of 13 to 19 years. The age group is thought to be the turning points of both boys and girls. They hardly take any notice of their health and they tend to eat junk food, have less sleep and more dangerously, try smoking, drinking and even drugs. All of these are bringing out many health problems to teenagers all around the world.
Researches show that 17.4 percent of the US teenagers are overweight, and the number of teenagers with diabetes and heart diseases is increasing rapidly. This is mainly due to the lack of proper food intake. Teenagers highly prefer fast and junk food which is the main reason for these health problems. Another problem faced by teenage girls is their need to be thin. This has been put into the teenage minds by the media. Girls tend to eat less and go or an unhealthy diet.
Teenagers are passing the most curious stage of their lives when they are eager to try out everything they see around them. This can be either in sexual activities or trying smoking drinking and drugs. The diseases caused by these factors can be deadly and incurable. Drinking, smoking and drugs can cause cancers and heart diseases. Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STD) are a major problem among teenagers. Diseases such as Hepatitis can be transmitted to another teenager by a simple kiss; AIDS is another high risk for teenagers when having sexual activities.
Teenagers are young; they have very little knowledge of these risk factors. It is up to us parents and teachers to guide them. They must have a good control of their lives, well-balanced diet and good exercise. Staying away from all bad habits such as drinking, smoking and sexual activities will give them a much happier and healthier life. We must help our kids to choose the correct path and become better citizens to the country and better humans to the world.
1. What is the main reason for more teenagers being overweight according to researchers?| A．They have less sleep time. | B．They don’t have proper diets. |
| C．They smoke and drink too much. | D．They are short of enough exercise. |
| A．Diabetes | B．Hepatitis | C．Heart diseases. | D．Hepatitis and AIDS |
| A．Parents. | B．Teenagers. | C．Researchers. | D．Doctors |
【推荐3】Charles Brooks of Newark, New Jersey patented the street sweeper truck on March 17th, 1896. He patented a ticket punch(剪票钳) design too that avoided ticket litter thrown away here and there. Little can be known about him other than that he was a black man.
Horses and oxen were the main means of transportation in Brooks's time—where there are animals, there is manure(粪肥).So there were piles of manure that needed removing regularly. The task of street sweeping was not carried out by machines, but workers sweeping garbage with a broom into a container. This method clearly required a lot of labor, although it did provide employment.
That changed when mechanical street sweepers were invented by Joseph Whitworth in England and C. S. Bishop in the USA, which were still drawn by horses as Bishop's design was dragged behind horses. Later Brooks made some changes—a truck with revolving brushes that swept the litter into a hopper(漏斗). The revolving brushes were attached to the front part of the truck and could be replaced by scrapers for snow removal in winter.
Brooks also designed an improved container for sorting garbage as well as a wheel drive for the automatic turning of the brushes and for powering a lifting mechanism for the scrapers. It's not known whether his design was produced and marketed. The patent number 556711 was issued on March 17tn, 1896. The motor-driven pickup street sweeper was later developed by John M. Murphy for the Elgin Sweeper Company, which first appeared in 1913.
1. Why was much labor involved in street sweeping in Brooks' time?| A．Because manure needed clearing at times. |
| B．Because workers took it to support their families. |
| C．Because it was done by hand. |
| D．Because there was much ticket litter on the streets. |
| A．It was pulled by a horse. |
| B．It offered more working opportunities. |
| C．It could do a timely cleanup of manure. |
| D．It was fixed to the front of a truck. |
| A．The street sweeper kept being improved. |
| B．Brooks invented the first street sweeper. |
| C．Murphy patented his street sweeper in 1913. |
| D．Brooks profited from his new design. |
| A．Conservative. | B．Creative. |
| C．Cooperative. | D．Curious. |
