Recently, as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his school team, I was feeling sorry for myself and for him. His team was facing adversity(困境) on the court, trailing for three quarters of the game. As for me, I had just been dismissed from my job.
As I watched what my son was experiencing, I recalled the events earlier in the day—packing up everything in a box and saying goodbye to my colleagues. During the drive home, I kept telling myself that I will find work again—I am confident in my experience and abilities, but self-doubt was still sticking its foot in the door.
The game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan’s team still trailing. I saw the determination on his back to not only tie the game, but then go ahead by three points. Then, a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again. With a tie game and seconds on the clock, Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence, he made the basket with a defender hanging all over him. The other player was called for a foul(犯规).
As Nathan stood preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points, I saw the focus and determination on his face, with no room for self-doubt. After he made the free throw, his team managed to stop the other team from scoring, winning the game and moving on to the finals.
As I sat there, my heart bursting with pride, it dawned on me. I had taught him perseverance(毅力) in the face of adversity, and he had just taught me the same lesson. That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court. He will play in the finals, but it doesn’t matter if he wins or loses. At this moment, we both won.
1. We can learn from the text that ________.| A．I lost my job for lack of experience and abilities. |
| B．Nathans team won a narrow victory in the basketball game. |
| C．I was proud of Nathan because he won the game in the finals. |
| D．Nathan had never doubted himself whenever he was in trouble. |
| A．losing | B．falling behind |
| C．being defeated | D．winning |
| A．My son would win in the finals and I would find a job soon. |
| B．I had once taught my son face to face that we should never give up. |
| C．It was my encouragement and help that made my son win the game. |
| D．I would become more confident about my future after this experience. |
| A．An Inspiring Game | B．A Moment of Self-doubt |
| C．Lesson from My Son | D．An Unforgettable Experience |
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【推荐1】For more than three decades, Deirdre Taylor only knew the firefighter who saved her life through the black-and-white photos on the front page of the New York Daily News, on Dec. 30, 1983.
She was only 4 then, a blond, wide-eyed toddler pictured in the paper in the arms of the firefighter, Eugene Pugliese, who had just carried her out of her burning apartment building. Taylor, now a registered nurse in Alexandria, Virginia, kept the Daily News article for years. She wished as she got older that she could find Pugliese and thank him-a desire that intensified after she became an emergency room nurse, as she learned how rare it was to hear back from patients she encountered on the worst days of their lives.
But she hadn’t lived in New York since the fire, and didn’t know where to start. She periodically searched his name on Google, finding nothing. Finally, in March, Taylor thought she may have one last chance to find him. With her family’s support, she decided to move from Virginia to New York for eight weeks to work in an overwhelmed Manhattan emergency room- trying to help save the lives of coronavirus patients, while searching for the man who saved hers.
“When I was packing my bags, I packed the Daily News article with me, ____①____ “ Taylor, 40, said, “and I told myself that one of the things I’m going to accomplish while I’m here is track him down, or track a family member down, and just say thank you. “
Pugliese, 75, had never had someone track him down to say thank you before, he said. For decades, the Daily News front-page article hung in his office. How could he forget Deirdre? “I've had her picture on my wall for 24 years,” he said.
He remembers the day clearly. It began when a man came running up yelling that there was a fire. Pugliese rushed to the burning building, where thick smoke was pouring out of a sixth-floor apartment. He went into and found it engulfed in flames. Taylor’s mother was crying, “My baby! My baby!” Pugliese remembered. He quickly helped her out of the room before returning on his hands and knees, crawling through the burning studio and blinding smoke for about six feet, when he felt the child. She was unconscious. He carried her to the living room, where he gave her mouth-to-mouth breath to bring her back. He rushed down the six flights of stairs to get her to an ambulance, when to Pugliese’s relief, she woke up and started to cry. “ _____②____ I was just in the right place at the right time,” Pugliese said. Pugliese later received a medal for Taylor’s rescue, in a ceremony that is among his most prized memories.
Taylor’s first two weeks in New York were overwhelming, as she and her colleagues dealt with patient after patient struggling to breathe. During her time off, she tried on one occasion to go to the firehouse where Pugliese worked, only to find a sign on the door discouraging visitors due to covid-19. But finally, last week, Taylor caught a break. A group of firefighters came to the ER to deliver the medical staff pizzas for dinner, to show their appreciation. Taylor explained to them that she was trying to find a likely retired fireman from Ladder No. 20, and did they have any suggestions on how to start?
One of the firemen gave her a phone number to connect her with the fire chief.
“Oh, Gene?” the chief told her. “He stops by the firehouse all the time.”
“ _____③____ “ Taylor said, “I couldn’t believe it. I really didn’t think he was still going to be around. I really thought I was going to hit a dead end.” He said, “Yeah, I have his phone number in my cellphone.”
The chief phoned Pugliese right away. Less than an hour later, Taylor’s phone rang. “It’s Gene Pugliese,” he said. “I’m the firefighter who rescued you that day.” Finally, Taylor told him what she had been meaning to say. Taylor said she could only describe the moment as surreal. Pugliese asked if her hair was still blond. It was. He told her the story of the fire, and she told him the story of her life afterward. They learned they had plenty in common. Both were die-hard Yankees fans. Both spent time in the military.
After the call, Pugliese said, “ ____④____ I cried for the rest of the day.”
1. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 implies ___________.| A．it is impossible to receive the feedback from the one you helped. |
| B．it is not urgent to find Pugliese because of Taylor’s busy work. |
| C．it is precious to receive the feedback from the one you helped. |
| D．it is Taylor’s responsibility to save the lives of coronavirus patients. |
| A．He was a responsible firefighter. |
| B．He has a long-lasting memory. |
| C．The rescue took him much effort. |
| D．The rescue was the highlight of his career. |
| A．① | B．② | C．③ | D．④ |
| A．He felt sad but relieved. | B．He felt delighted and moved. |
| C．He felt shocked and grateful. | D．He felt excited but awkward. |
| A．Pugliese and Taylor may meet in person. |
| B．Taylor may award Pugliese a medal for his rescue. |
| C．Pugliese and Taylor may work together to fight the virus. |
| D．Pugliese and Taylor may lose touch again due to the virus. |
| A．A Brave Hero | B．A Dedicated Nurse |
| C．A Debt of Gratitude | D．An Incredible Coincidence |
【推荐2】Some time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn't think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended, as there are a whole lot of antique shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. The man wouldn't even look at my chair.
The second shop, though sightly more polite was just the same, and the third and the fourth, so I decided that my approach must be wrong, and I should try another way.
I entered the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes, not a bad chair. How much do you want for it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,” I said. “OK,” he said, “I'll give you twenty pounds.” “It's got a slightly broken leg,” I said. “Yes, I saw that. It's nothing.”
Everything was going according to plan and I was getting excited. “What will you do with it?” I asked. “Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “I'll buy it,” I said. “What would you mean? You've just sold it to me, ” he said. “Yes, I know but I've changed my mind. I am sorry. I'll give you twenty-seven pounds for it.” “You must be crazy, ” he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair.” “You're right, ” I said. “And what would you have done if I had walked in and said, ‘Would you mend this chair for me?’” “I wouldn't have agreed to do it.” he said. “We don't do repairs, not enough money in it and too much trouble. But I'll mend this for you, shall we say for five pounds?" He was a very nice man and was greatly amused by the whole thing.
1. We can learn from the passage that in the first shop the writer ________ .| A．was rather impolite | B．was warmly received |
| C．asked the shopkeeper to buy his chair | D．asked the shopkeeper to repair his chair |
| A．plan for dealing with things | B．way of doing things |
| C．idea of repairing things | D．decision to sell things |
| A．saw the writer's purpose | B．accepted the offer |
| C．changed his mind | D．decided to hep the writer |
| A．honest | B．careful | C．clever | D．funny |
| A．Repairing a chair | B．Cheating a shopkeeper |
| C．Saving some money | D．Giving a friendly reception |
【推荐3】Last weekend I made my first visit to a remote village, home to one of our students, Tombe. Another teacher and I walked for two and a half hours to get there—first, up a mountain from where we had fantastic views, and then down a shaded path to the valley below. When we arrived at the village, Tombe’s mother, Kiak, saw us coming and started crying “ieee ieee”. We shook hands with all the villagers. Everyone seemed to be related to Tombe.
Tombe’s father, Mukap, a man with a strong jaw and a wrinkled forehead, led us to his house, a low, round bamboo hut with no windows, with a door just big enough to get through, and with grass sticking out of the roof—this shows it is a man’s house. Such housing is dark inside so it took time for our eyes to adjust. Fresh grass had been laid on the floor and there was a platform for Jenny and me to sleep on. There was a fireplace in the centre of the hut. The only possessions I could see were one broom, a few saucers, a kettle, cups, pans, and a couple of jars.
Mukap built a fire outside and laid stones on it to heat. He then placed the hot stones in an empty oil drum with kau kau(sweet potato), ripe corn, and greens. He then covered the vegetables with banana leaves and left them to steam. It smelled delicious. We ate inside the hut sitting round the fire. I loved listening to the family talking softly to each other in their language, even though I could not participate much in the conversation. Luckily, Tombe interpreted for us.
Later, I noticed a can standing upside down on the grill (烤架) over the fire. After a while. Tombe threw it out of the doorway. Tombe told me that the can was heated to dry out the leftover food. His family believes that leftovers attract bad spirits in the night, so any leftover food is dried up in a can and the can is then thrown out of the hut.
We left the village the next morning after many goodbyes and firm handshakes. My muscles were aching and my knees shaking as we dragged ourselves down the mountain towards home. That evening I fell happily into bed. It was such a privilege to have spent a day with Tombe’s family.
1. Why did Tombe’s mother start crying “ieee ieee”?| A．Because she was excited to see her son home | B．Because she saw someone who scared he |
| C．Because she was welcoming the teachers. | D．Because that was her daily routine. |
| A．He’s not a considerate one. | B．He has a luxury house. |
| C．He had a good talk with the author. | D．He is good at cooking |
| A．amazed | B．puzzled | C．frightened | D．happy |
| A．drive bad spirits | B．protect the hut | C．hold the leftovers | D．be thrown out of the hut |
| A．She hated the long and tiring visit |
| B．She was pleased to visit the Tombe family. |
| C．She thought Tombe’s family was too poor. |
| D．She thought some of the Tombe family’s actions were stupid. |
【推荐1】Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides, following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member…. These are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones，which sharpens the hand-eye coordination(协调)needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
1. Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to .| A．be a team leader |
| B．act as a grown-up |
| C．obey the basic rules |
| D．predict possible danger |
| A．describe life in an exciting way |
| B．turn real-life experiences into a play |
| C．change people’s views of sporting events |
| D．make learning life skills more interesting |
| A．It proves the exceptional skills of the winners. |
| B．It inspires people’s deep love for the country. |
| C．It helps the country out of natural disasters. |
| D．It earns the winners fame and fortune. |
| A．bring fun to poor kids |
| B．provide soccer balls for children |
| C．give poor kids a chance for a better life |
| D．appeal to soccer players to help poor kids |
【推荐2】Arnold Sports Festival Guide
Set to kick off Feb. 27, the Arnold Sports Festival is ready to take the sports world by storm. With three days of competition, it includes bodybuilding(健美), fencing(击剑), martial arts and skipping ropes.
Day 1: Thursday
The festival is scheduled to start with bodybuilding championships. Arnold himself first entered the world stage as a bodybuilder, so it is a way to kick off the event with the pride and joy of the fitness competition. Ticket price is set at 25. The event is planned to start at 4 p. m. at the Veteran’s Stadium.
Day 2: Friday
The Arnold Fitness Exhibition, weightlifting championships and the martial arts festival will be the highlights for the second day. The Arnold Fitness Exhibition will feature more than 800 booths showingsports equipment, companies and fitness entertainments. Ticket is 15 to get into the exhibition at the Greater Center Hall starting at 9:30 a. m. You can head to the Local Gymnasium for the martial arts festival. Tickets range from 30 to 150 to watch the region’s top players. Doors open at 7 p. m.
Day 3: Saturday
Halfway through the festival, events will kick off at 7 a. m. Saturday. First up will be the Arnold Fencing Competition, which starts Friday at the Veteran’s Stadium. On the day, the Skipping Competition will take place. Starting at 8: 30 a. m. at the GC Hall, the event will include Tori Boggs, who happens to be a world champion skipper. She holds the world female record with 985 in three minutes. The event’s ticket prices are from $ 50 to $ 100, depending on the different seating areas.
1. Why does the festival start with bodybuilding competition?| A．To avoid the stormy weather. | B．The event is very popular in the world. |
| C．In honor of Arnold, a successful bodybuilder. | D．To make sure Arnold can attend the competition. |
| A．$ 15. | B．$ 25. | C．$ 50. | D．$ 100. |
| A．The Local Gymnasium. | B．The Veteran’s Stadium. |
| C．The Great Center Hall. | D．The Arnold Sports Stadium. |
【推荐3】CWA Photo Competition 2023
Over the last year, opportunities for visits to historical sites have picked up again, and photography offers a wonderful way to experience the sights of archaeology (考古学) around the world. Whether you’ve been looking back at photos from previous holidays, going out to sites near you, or busy working on archaeological projects, we want to see your best photos on a heritage theme. Send them to us for your chance to win first prize in our yearly CWA Photo Competition and have your work showed in the magazine.
The winning image and 3 runners-up will be featured in CWA and at the CA Live conference in London in 2023. The overall winner will get two free tickets to the conference.
Closing date: 1 February 2023
The judges’ decision is final, and the results of prize-winners will be announced by 15 February 2023.
Rules:
☆Entrants (参赛者) can offer no more than 5 images with an archaeological theme — please include details of the place or item photographed, when each image was taken, and your contact information, including a postal address.
☆Entrants must be 18 or over. The competition is open to all photographers.
Professional and nonprofessional photographs will not be judged separately.
☆All photos entered must be done under an individual’s name. By submitting (提交) images you confirm that you are the copyright holder and creator of the images.
Entrants can send your works by email to cwa@world-archaeology.com with the subject line: CWA PHOTO COMPETITION 2023.
1. What subject should the works focus on?| A．Environmental protection. | B．Archaeological findings. |
| C．Local sights. | D．Work experience. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Five. | D．Eight. |
| A．Being a regular reader of CWA. |
| B．Becoming a professional photographer. |
| C．Handing in pieces created by themselves. |
| D．Mailing the works before 15 February 2023. |
【推荐1】I think my hometown Belarus is a lucky place because it doesn't experience dangerous natural disasters such as volcano eruptions, earthquakes, or hurricanes.
However, sometimes spring floods happen in low areas of my town. It can be strong enough to damage crop fields, roads, and plants. Moreover, it is dangerous for the livestock which might die in the water. As you can see, a flood is rather harmful for the countryside.
In the summer time, hail and heavy rainstorms visit Belarus, but they never cause serious damage to buildings or people's deaths. Even though some trees or other plants might be uprooted or destroyed, people actually don't pay a lot of attention to these disasters because they don't occur very often.
In winter, we sometimes experience snowstorms with heavy snow and strong winds. Several years ago,for instance,people couldn't arrive at their jobs because a lot of snow was on the streets. Schools were closed on that day, but children weren't anxious about it. They really enjoyed the snow mountains outdoors.
As for me, I was unhappy about that day. My apartment building is located on a hill. It isn't big, so I had never had any problems with driving a car near my home. However, it took me almost two hours to arrive home from the foot of the hill because there was so much snow on the road that my car couldn't move. I had to ask people in the street to help me to push the car out of the snow. Later, when everything was over, my friends and I were laughing when we imagined how funny I was while pushing a heavy car.
As you may notice, natural disasters in my country depend on the seasons of the year. Although we experience several kinds of natural weather conditions, they are not very dangerous. And people often try to have fun during or after them.
1. What happens in the spring in the author's town?| A．Hurricanes | B．Floods | C．Rainstorms | D．Snowstorms |
| A．Because they are not common in the town. | B．Because it never snows in the summer. |
| C．Because they cause no trouble to the livestock. | D．Because there are few people in the town. |
| A．Worried | B．Alarmed | C．Excited | D．Encouraged |
| A．They are rude to strange people. | B．They are fond of the cold life in winter. |
| C．They are unsatisfied with their life. | D．They are willing to help others. |
【推荐2】One of the most inspiring features of our mom is her ability to face adversity and not to get defeated. She always emerges with a renewed spirit and a sense of hope. Her attitude to unfortunate events is typically met with: “Hey, nobody died; nobody has cancer; we’ll get through this, too!” But by far, our mother’s most widely used motto is: ”Count your blessings !”
In 2003, our mother fell ill and had to have surgery. When the doctor told the unthinkable diagnosis to my family while Mom was in recovery - a kind of cancer - my sister called me and said, “Should we tell her?“
As it turned out, we didn’t have to say a word. Mom knew it even before she was told, and she soothed us when we should have been making her less worried. “Hey, let’s count our blessings; the doctor got it all and I’m not dead yet. Let’s have some faith.”
As usual, our wise mother was right. She survived not only the cancer, but five years later, she recovered from another round of cancer - colorectal cancer. She never needed chemo or radiation (化疗或放疗) because surprisingly both cancers were not getting worse and surgically (手术) removed. She has been cancer-free for nearly two years and counting.
“Faith - that’s all you need,” my mom said firmly as she tapped the table. “Feeling sorry for yourself doesn’t help anything or solve the problem. Pity just adds to your problems. Spend your time counting your blessings instead. You’ll see just how well off you really are. That’s my motto.”
Counting blessings is not just a motto drilled into our heads by our mom. It has become a way of life for all of us. So much so that when I count my blessings, my wise mother is always near the top of the list.
1. What does the underlined word “soothed“ in paragraph 3 mean?| A．Cheated | B．Surprised | C．Calmed | D．Persuaded |
| A．She led her life with gratefulness. |
| B．She was heavily hit by the bad news. |
| C．She took her health condition seriously. |
| D．She recovered without receiving treatment. |
| A．Traditional and strict. |
| B．Gifted and serious. |
| C．Strong and positive. |
| D．Considerate and generous. |
| A．My mother’s glory days | B．My mother - living by faith |
| C．My mother’s struggling days | D．My mother - never complaining |
【推荐3】A simple haircut can be a major stress or for someone with cognitive or physical disabilities. Loud noises from hair dryers and strong smells can trigger a person with autism (自闭症), and just getting in the door can be tough for anyone in a wheelchair. But one Minnesota stylist is looking to change that by opening an accessible salon.
With a nine-year-old stepdaughter, Maddy, who uses a wheelchair because of spina-bifida (脊柱裂), Cat Rongitsch knows firsthand how inaccessible spaces like hair salons can be. “We’ve been dragged through back doors or expected to carry her down stairs or use freight elevators because they’re not prepared to accommodate her,” says Rongitsch, who also has a three-year-old daughter who might have high-functioning autism, though she hasn’t been tested yet.
Rongitsch already makes haircut house calls to kids who find traditional salons stressful. “Everyone is desperate for a safe place that will not be a crazy meltdown experience, and oftentimes that means calling down to someone’s house,” she says. “Going anywhere else seems unimaginable.” But Rongitsch dreams of a place where anyone can feel safe and comfortable getting a haircut outside the home.
Rongitsch is making plans to open Dignified Beauty in St. Paul, Minnesota. The doors and walkways would have plenty of room for wheelchairs, and textured floors would make it easy for visually impaired people to navigate.
A spa-like atmosphere at Dignified Beauty would be less triggering to people with autism. Loud top-40 hits would be replaced with soft classical music (if anything). Stylists would use quiet hair dryers and soft voices. Fidget toys (解压玩具) and blankets would be on hand to help people stay calm. Safe spaces would be available if anyone felt overwhelmed by sound, smell, or touch.
As for the staff, Rongitsch would look to hire people with “a heart full of love for each individual,” she says. Stylists would learn how to handle customers who don’t like others touching their hair. They would also give every client the same level of dignity, which is particularly important to Rongitsch, who’s seen strangers ignore Maddy. “They’re not sure if it’s a physical disability or mental disability loo, so they will talk to me and not her,” says Rongitsch. “That issue is the biggest with her: just being acknowledged as a person.”
1. What can we know about Rongitsch from the first 3 paragraphs?| A．She has a nine-year-old daughter who uses a wheelchair. |
| B．She sometimes calls on at someone’s house to make haircuts. |
| C．She owns an available Dignified Beauty in St. Paul, Minnesota. |
| D．Her daughter has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. |
| A．Passionate music. |
| B．Devices for relieving stress. |
| C．Immoderate equipment. |
| D．Thrilling movies with tense plots. |
| A．Positive and selfless. |
| B．Elegant and ambitious. |
| C．Optimistic and devoted. |
| D．Considerate and insightful. |
| A．Rongitsch — A Kindhearted Stylist with Love for Individual |
| B．People with Disabilities Deserve Dignity as Healthy People |
| C．A Salon Accessible to People with Disabilities to Be Opened by a Woman |
| D．Rongitsch and Her disabled Daughters Long for Being Acknowledged as a Person |
【推荐1】It's said that making friends gets harder when you get older. People settle into their existing friendships during childhood or at university. However, new research suggests that's not what happens. According to a recent survey, the age group that feels least confident in chatting to strangers is those aged 18 to 24. Similarly, it was found that 59% of Millennials (千禧一代) spend more time chatting to friends on social media than they do seeing them in person
Author and expert on friendship, Kate Leaver, said, "Young people are not confident when speaking to strangers not only because they're afraid of refusal, but also because they've really been socially conditioned not to. Previous generations had a much stronger sense of community in public, shared spaces. We don't have as much access (接近) to that because the way we structure our modern lives means we are less in touch with our communities. Shared public spaces like parks and libraries - places where people might get close to a stranger - are being shut down."
Laura, 27, hates meeting new people. The majority of her friends are from university days. "I'm pretty chatty and open when I get to know someone, but during that first meeting, I'm very shy. I get very anxious about what to talk about, and people judging me or just not understanding my sense of humor."
But not all young people feel the same way. Hayley, 31, regularly meets people in unusual ways and makes friends with them. "I became good friends with someone who I met on the plane," she said. "It just shows how you can really connect when you're offline."
If you're comfortable with your present friendship situation, that's great. But, if you do want to enlarge your social circle, here are some tips. Avoid unpleasant silences by searching for people with common interests - join a book club or a local sports team. If it is too stressful, there are some friendship apps that you can use.Or, strike up a conversation with someone in a public place.
1. What can we get from the recent survey?| A．Seniors prefer to make friends online |
| B．Teens spend less time on friends than before |
| C．Making friends gets harder when you're older. |
| D．Young people build relationships with difficulty. |
| A．refusal |
| B．a stranger |
| C．the sense of community |
| D．the social condition |
| A．She fails to contact her old friends. |
| B．She is skilled at making new friends. |
| C．She prefers to make new friends online. |
| D．She is unwilling to get close to new people. |
| A．Developing a sense of humor. |
| B．Enlarging friend circles offline. |
| C．Joining groups with shared interests. |
| D．Keeping strong ties with old friends. |
【推荐2】If there was such things as perfect food，eggs would be one of them．They're readily available，easy to cook，affordable and packed with protein．
But for decades，eating eggs has also been controversial due to their high cholesterol（胆固醇）content．One egg contains around 185 milligrams of cholesterol，which is more than half of the 300mg daily amount of cholesterol that the US dietary guidelines recommended until recently．
Researchers haven't definitively linked consumption of cholesterol to an increased risk of cardiovascular（心血管的）disease．As a result，US dietary guidelines no longer have a cholesterol restriction；nor does the UK．Instead，emphasis is placed on limiting how much fat we consume，which can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease．
Research published earlier this year，though，challenged the common opinion that eggs have no harm to our health．Researchers looked at data from 30，000 adults followed for an average of 17 years and found that each additional half an egg per day was significantly linked to a higher risk of heart disease and death．
Despite the study being one of the largest of its kind to address this specific relationship between eggs and heart disease，it was observational，giving no indication of cause and effect．
While researchers are a long way from understanding why eggs affect us differently，the vast majority of recent research suggests they pose no risk to our health，and are much more likely to provide health benefits．
Even so，having eggs for breakfast every day probably isn't the healthiest option，either—at least as it's recommended that we have a varied diet…rather than put all our eggs in one basket．
1. Which section on a newspaper could you probably find this article？| A．Society |
| B．Health |
| C．Travel |
| D．Fashion |
| A．Because they are readily available． |
| B．Because they are easy to cook． |
| C．Because they are affordable and packed with protein． |
| D．Because they contain much cholesterol． |
| A．Cholesterol has strong link to the increased risk of disease． |
| B．The UK dietary guidelines no longer have a cholesterol restriction． |
| C．Having two eggs per day would lead to health problems． |
| D．Eggs is not harmful to our health． |
| A．Having eggs everyday for breakfast． |
| B．Recommending our friends to have at least one egg per day． |
| C．Balancing our diet with different kinds of food． |
| D．Putting all eggs in one basket when your buy them． |
【推荐3】The terraced rapeseed(油菜)flower hills of Jiangling, Wuyuan is well-known as one of the four “seas of flowers” in China, attracting thousands of plant-loving tourists to come and appreciate and photograph the vast and endless rapeseed flower fields.
“Rapeseed flowers are the messenger of spring,” said Bin Zhan, manager of Jiangxi Wuyuan Tourism, “Jiangling is the best place for a relaxing spring trip to enjoy the most visually impressive views of golden seas of rapeseed blossoms covering layered terrace fields”.
The rapeseed blossom in the terraced fields of Jiangling, located 45 kilometres to the northeast of Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, reached full bloom in the second week of March.
This year. Wuyuan restores ancient farming traditions and practices to give visitors an idea or the history ，culture and folk customs of the county by adding scarecrows(稻草人) in the rapeseed flower fields. The creative scarecrows of Wuyuan County are designed in the shapes of popular cartoon characters, Hui-style architecture and folk customs. They are placed in the rapeseed fields to provide more fun and interactions for visitors on flower viewing tours.
“As flower viewing is becoming more popular in recent years, Jiangling is seeing a growing number of returning visitors, especially professional photograph who come back every year for the dramatic rapeseed blossoms,” Zhan said. “The blossoms only last one to two months. April is the last chance to catch a flower-viewing tour this year.”
In addition to flower viewing, Wuyuan County is also home to the most well-protected ancient Hui-style architecture in China. As one of the most beautiful countryside villages in China, it attracts photographers from around the world every year to document not only the natural scenery, but also the unique farming culture and folk traditions.
1. Which is NOT one of the features of the rapeseed blossoms of Jiangling？| A．The rapeseed fields cover a limited area. |
| B．The rapeseed is planted on layered terraces. |
| C．Rapeseed flowers blossom, at the beginning of spring. |
| D．When the flowers blossom, the fields are like a golden sea. |
| A．Folk customs. | B．Hui-style buildings. |
| C．Creative scarecrows. | D．Models of popular cartoon characters. |
| A．Returning visitors get discount when entering Jiangling. |
| B．Visitors could catch the last flower viewing tour in May. |
| C．It is in March and April that Jiangling has the most visitors. |
| D．Not many professional photographers will go to see the blossoms. |
| A．To introduce Wuyuan County as a tourist destination. |
| B．To report how many people visited Jiangling this year. |
| C．To introduce the history of rapeseed farming in Jiangling. |
| D．To remind visitors the best viewing time for rapeseed blossoms. |
