People. comreported that Gregg Murset and his wife, Kami, decided to take their six children, ranging from 7 to 16 years old, from their home in Phoenix, Arizona, across the country to spend 20 days on the road to help 25 families in need. “I told the kids and my wife over breakfast that I wanted to do this,” Gregg Murset, 40, told People. com. “They all looked at me like I was crazy,” he said, “but when we started to read the stories of people we were going to help, their attitudes completely changed.”
Through Gregg’s company, he was able to be matched with groups such as Autism Speaks, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and others that connected the Mursets to families with children who have cancer and other serious illnesses.
“When you have a kid who is struggling, the last thing you’re thinking of is cleaning the house,” says Gregg.
The family traveled to many cities in their journey, including Albuquerque, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, and Buffalo. The trip covered 6,500 miles. “It’s been amazing to watch my own children open their eyes and see that the world is bigger than they think,” he said. “Even the little kids are learning from this experience.”
And the families they’ve helped feel blessed to have met them. “They showed up at 8 a.m. and we had a list of things we needed help with,” said Jim Spencer, a 61-year-old father in Warren, Michigan, whose 12-year-old daughter, Lexi, was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer a couple of years ago.
The Mursets also used their travels as an opportunity to visit areas they had never been to, including the Statue of Liberty. But for Gregg, the main purpose of the trip was to teach his children to show concern for the happiness of other people rather than for themselves.
“There is nothing wrong with your kid getting off the sofa, doing some work and sweating,” said Gregg. “It’s good for the kid and it’s good for the soul.”
1. How did the kids feel when Gregg Murset first told the family about his plan?
A.Amazed. | B.Excited. |
C.Disappointed. | D.Worried. |
A.They toured places of interest. |
B.They visited patients in hospital. |
C.They worked with social groups. |
D.They helped families in need of help. |
A.increase physical exercise |
B.gain more geography knowledge |
C.learn to be concerned about others |
D.improve their communication skills |
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【推荐1】Recently, China has announced the list of the first five national parks. Each of them is divided into two parts — the core protection area and the general control area. In the core protection area, only research and surveillance (监视) in science are allowed. And the general control area is open to the public, allowing travel activities such as camping and hiking. In the future, national parks are expected to be natural classrooms. People can learn about different kinds of animals and plants through eco-friendly travel activities.
Three River-Source National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest national park in China. Because it is home to the sources of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, people call it “China’s water tower”.
Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park is in Heilongjiang and Jilin Provinces. It covers an area of 14,100 square kilometers. It is our country’s biggest and only place for wild Siberian tigers and Amur leopards to live in.
Wuyi Mountain National Park in Fujian Province is a UNESCO natural and cultural heritage site. The forest makes up over 96 percent of the park. The park is the paradise of birds, kingdom of snakes and world of insects. You can also see the Danxia landform there.
Giant Panda National Park connects panda habitats in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu Provinces. Inside the park are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas. They make up over 70 percent of the pandas in China.
Hainan Tropical Rain forest National Park is the largest tropical forest in China. There are more than 400 kinds of plants that can only be found in Hainan.
1. Which is called “China’s water tower”?A.Three River-Source National Park. | B.Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. |
C.Giant Panda National Park. | D.Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. |
A.a perfect place | B.a happy feeling |
C.a good example | D.a sweet smile |
A.Three River-Source National Park is the largest national park in China. |
B.Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park covers an area of 14,100 square kilometers. |
C.There are more than 1,600 wild giant pandas in Giant Panda National Park. |
D.More than 400 kinds of plants and animals can only be found in Hainan. |
A.The beautiful scenes of nature | B.The home of animals and plants |
C.The introduction to the five national parks | D.The relationships among the five national parks |
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1. What should you do to activate the app?A.Visit over 100 top New York attractions. |
B.Discover attractions at the touch of a button. |
C.Plan stress-free sightseeing from a tour guide. |
D.Sync your pass and scan at your first attraction. |
A.Purchasing a one-week pass. |
B.Building a route suited to you. |
C.Enjoying discounts on any item. |
D.Missing some lesser-known sights. |
A.Fans of plays or shows. |
B.Tourists to New York. |
C.Lovers of new technology. |
D.Tour guides in New York. |
【推荐3】From hilltop towns overlooking sparkling bays to sunset walks along cobble-stoned streets with opera filling the air, here are the top 4 romantic Italy attractions for 2024.
Lake GardaAs the largest lake in Italy, there is no doubt that you will find exactly what you’re looking for. From fun water sports and sensational spa days to relaxing walks, Lake Garda holidays have something for every pace. Taking in the fantastic historic architecture and colourful houses is a wonderful way to spend a day with the one you love.
SardiniaSardinia holidays offer a magnificent taste of authentic Italy, with a Inid-back untouched charm. Whether you’re looking to revel(狂欢)in the soft white sands on miles of coastline or want to explore the historic architecture, Sardinia is perfectly packaged for one of the best romantic Italy holidays. Walks along the beach at sunset, and snorkelling with the local sea life will transport you to a romantic paradise.
Piazz a di SpagnaLocated at the foot of the hill where Trinita dei Monta church lies, it’s famous for the Spanish Steps leading up to the church built in 1495 under the order of Charles Ⅶ. The architects were de Santis and Spezzi. The historic architecture and some British cafes on the square create a completely romantic atmosphere, making it a popular summer re treat for young people.
VeniceThis historic city truly transports you to a different time, with historic architecture, cobble-stoned streets, and joyful opera filling the canals as you wind your way through. Whether you’re looking for a holiday filled with art or a romantic getaway with traditional Italian snacks, good wine, Venice takes romance to another level.
1. Where will you go if you want to have fun beside the sea?A.Lake Garda. | B.Sardinia. |
C.Piazza di Spagna. | D.Venice. |
A.It has lots of beautiful beaches. | B.It has the largest lake in Italy. |
C.It’s famous for the great church. | D.It’s filled with art and fine food, |
A.They are close to the sea. |
B.They are famous for water sports. |
C.They both have historic architecture. |
D.They both have a fairy tale atmosphere. |
【推荐1】In a recent heartwarming story, Mr. Sun has touched the hearts of many by using AI face-swapping technology to create a video message from his late father.
The touching video captures Sun’s emotions as he replicates his father’s appearance and voice to convey a message of well-being to his grandmother. The entire process of face-swapping and video creation took a lot of effort and lasted nearly half a month, during which Sun couldn’t help but shed tears as he missed his deceased father.
In 2022, Sun’s father was diagnosed with a rare condition known as appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma (阑尾黏液腺癌). Despite Sun’s efforts to seek medical treatment for his father, the disease progressed rapidly, and his father passed away in 2023.
Concerned about his grandmother’s fragile health, the family decided to keep Sun’s father’s passing a secret. They fabricated (编造) a story, telling the elderly woman that her son was still receiving treatment in a Beijing hospital. The prolonged separation depressed the grandmother a lot, who continuously expressed her longing to speak with her son.
In a creative attempt to comfort his grandmother, Sun, inspired by science fiction films, decided to use AI face-swapping technology to create a video message from his father. Prior to recording the video, he even shaved off his bear d to look more like his late father. By using AI software, he successfully transformed his appearance into that of his father, delivering a heartfelt message to his grandmother: “Mom, it’s Jihai. I’m doing well in Beijing.” Despite the relatively low pixel (像素) quality, the grandmother believed the well-intentioned fabrication.
Sun admitted that his emotions almost broke down within the half-month, as every mention of his father’s name or a glance of his photograph brought great sorrow. He also expressed uncertainty about how long he can keep up the fabrication and whether he will make use of face-swapping again. Nevertheless, he is determined to follow in his father’s footstep to be a strong support for his family.
1. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A.Copies. | B.Paints. | C.Recalls. | D.Preserves. |
A.By seeking medical treatment for his father. |
B.By making up to look like his father. |
C.By showing his father’s previous photographs and voice to her. |
D.By telling a white lie and giving his father an online rebirth. |
A.It was a laborious process. | B.Sun will employ face-swapping again. |
C.Sun got inspiration from science-fiction films. | D.The images this technology made were unclear. |
A.Creative and honest. | B.Optimistic and generous. |
C.Considerate and responsible. | D.Talented and courageous. |
【推荐2】In my second year of high school, I took my first computer science course, which helped me realize I was interested in software. The idea of creating something from just lines of codes and logic was very fascinating. And I didn't put as much time into music as I used to, thinking practicing the piano was just a waste of time.
A year later, when I got back on the piano, I quickly noticed my musical ear was not as strong as it was before. I could no longer hear the difference between a perfect 4th and a perfect 5th or between a D and D flat. Then I had a firm decision to get my skills to where it used to be. After weeks of practicing, I didn't see much progress. I was extremely discouraged and felt that I would have to accept that I no longer will be able to play as well as I used to.
While watching hundreds of tutorials online on how to code in Swift I came up with an idea. What if I used the knowledge I gained from these tutorials to develop an app that would help train my musical ear. After hours of coding, I developed an app that would play a different series of notes, then the user would have to type in the corresponding notes to what they heard. When I was on the subway or had some extra time I could easily open up the app on my phone and use it to help my musical ear. In about 2 months, I regained the skills I lost.
This experience helped me see something that I never noticed before. Programming gives me a platform to express my ideas; in a similar way, playing the piano gives me a way to express my feelings. When playing through a song for the first time I hear many errors. Similarly, when I run my program for the first time there are usually many mistakes. In both of these cases, it takes patience to go through each measure or line to hear or find the error. I realized when I’m playing the piano I am also practicing my programming skills and vice versa.
1. What happened to the author a year ago?A.He realized his strength. | B.He invented lines of codes. |
C.He developed another hobby. | D.He was too busy to practice piano. |
A.Determined and creative. | B.Hard-working and gifted. |
C.Easy-going and generous. | D.Independent and energetic. |
A.He received musical training online. |
B.He improved himself by studying online. |
C.He got inspired from the tutorials online. |
D.He made good use of the app he downloaded online. |
A.He came to realize it is important to develop some good qualities. |
B.He understood the meaning of the saying “practice makes perfect”. |
C.He found programming and playing the piano have something in common. |
D.He felt it necessary to improve himself in programming and playing the piano. |
Why should we teachers waste time on such tiring work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the right answer. Let’s end all this nonsense(荒谬的)of grades, exams and marks. Let us throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must someday learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.
We should, of course, offer help to them just as they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated(复杂的)and rapidly changing as ours. Don’t worry! If something is basic, they will go out into the world and learn it.
1. What is the main idea of the passage? (No more than 8 words.)
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
Teachers seem to think that a child can’t find out a mistake or correct it without their help.
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3. Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.
(No more than 10 words.)
4. According to the passage, what should a teacher do? (No more than 15 words.)
A teacher should
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5. What is the author’s attitude towards grades, exams and marks at school?
(No more than 5 words.)
The author thinks