1 . China and Western countries may have different cultural beliefs about certain animals, but when it comes to pigs, we have somehow reached an agreement-that pigs are ugly, lazy, stupid and shameless.
Just look at the expressions and phrases in our languages. In Chinese, we have the likes of “Boiling a dead pig”, and “A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig”. And in English, there are expressions such as “Eating like a pig” and “Sweating (流汗) like a pig”. None of them have to do with praise. But the truth is that pigs do have some finer qualities. Long ago, science proved (证明) that pigs aren't stupid at all. According to an article in 2017 in the International Journal of Comparative Psychology (国际比较心理学杂志), pigs are similar to dogs and chimpanzees. They like to play. They have good long-term memories. And they know the difference between those who treat them well and those who don’t.
There are lovable pig characters in cartoons. Peppa Pig, for example, has now become one of the most popular cartoons in 180 countries. The four members in the cartoon's pig family teach children from all around the world about love, friendship, and the value of family. And in China,the adventures of McDull has been in films since 2001. A little pig always fails but he never gives up. Perhaps these are the qualities (品质) of pigs to keep in mind when we spend the Year of the Pig-their intelligence (聪明), cuteness and patience.
1. How do people in China and western countries like pigs?___________________________________________________________________
2. Do the sayings in China and England about pigs have to do with praise?
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3. According to this passage, which animals are similar to pigs ?
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4. Why has the cartoon, Peppa Pig, become one of the most popular cartoons in 180 countries?
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5. What qualities do pigs have ?
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2 . Budgeting (预算) and saving are two very important skills for people to have when they live on their own as adults.
Budgeting money
Many kids get limited (有限的) money each week or month. The purpose of the money is to help teach you how to save and budget your money so that you are able to buy the toys or games that you want. If your parents give you money but it is not much enough, it may be because you need to learn these important skills! One way to budget is to list everything that you want to buy. Write down the price for each item (一件商品), and then decide which items are the most important. Did you realize you just created a budget?
Saving money
Some things on your list might cost more than your money; this means you'll have to save your money to buy these items. Many banks will offer free bank accounts (账户) to kids. But if you cannot find a kid's bank plan that you like, there are ways for you to save money at your home. Put a certain amount of your money in a piggy bank in your room. Another way of saving money is putting all of your coins in that piggy bank. You can collect coins fast and they can add up to a lot of money!
After you learn the two skills, you'll be able to buy more things you want and save some money at the same time. Have fun saving and spending your money!
Two important skills to spend money | |
Budgeting money | ◆Make a list of everything that you want to buy. ◆Write down ◆Make a |
Saving money | ◆Build a free account in a ◆Put a certain amount of money in a piggy bank at home. ◆Put all of coins in the piggy bank, because coins can |
Conclusion | After you learn the two skills, you can |
Even the most skilled public speakers need to calm their nerves (焦虑不安) before a big speech. So how to relax when speaking in public?
Take a sip (一小口) of water before giving your speech. Being nervous can make your throat feel dry，make it hard to speak clearly. Use the glass of water technique(技巧) if you feel like you need a moment to gather your thoughts. Taking a sip of water is a great way to calm yourself.
Know your material. Being an expert on the material you’re about to present will make you a better speaker and will give you the confidence to stand in front of a crowd. Prepare and practice your speech every day before the event.
Take your time. If you speak too quickly, it will show how nervous you are. And you may not make your points clear.
Breathe during the speech. When people feel nervous, they may forget to breathe. Take a second to catch your breath. Finish a sentence and wait a beat before speaking again.
Relax yourself before the speech. Listen to soft music so that you’re focusing on your breathing instead of fear.
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| Take a little water | |
| You will be confident if you prepare and practice your speech every day, you will have less time to feel homesick. | |
| Take your time | |
| Breathe during the speech | You’d better catch your breath for a second, finish a sentence and wait a beat before speaking again. |
| Relax yourself | |
4 . The ancient Egyptians came up with a number of inventions. Some of their great inventions are as follows:
Papyrus(纸莎草纸)
As early as 3000 BC the ancient Egyptians developed a skill of making paper from the papyrus plant. The quality of papyrus is clear as it is still intact(完好无损) almost 5, 000 years after it was first written on. The process of making papyrus was kept a secret, for they could make more money by selling their papyrus all around the world.
Reed (芦苇) Pen
With the invention of papyrus to write on, it was necessary for the ancient Egyptians to find out how they would write on it. Reed pens were invented to meet the need. The pens have been found at several ancient Egyptian sites, showing how widely they were used during ancient times. Many of them date back to the 4th century BC.
Black Ink(墨水)
Of all the inventions by the ancient Egyptians, one of the greatest and most used was the invention of black ink. They mixed soot(油烟) with some vegetable material to make ink. These mixtures were of top quality, as some ancient Egyptian books—which were written as early as 3000 BC—are still clear enough to read.
Sundial(日晷) and Water Clock
The ancient Egyptians taught the world to tell time by inventing them. The sundial helped the early Egyptians to divide the day into morning and afternoon. The water clock was invented as early as 1417 BC, which allowed them to read time at night.
1. What do we know about papyrus?| A．Their quality was not good in the beginning. |
| B．The process of making them used to be a secret. |
| C．The ancient Egyptians sold them only in their country. |
| D．The ancient Egyptians spent lots of money inventing them. |
| A．Reed pens. | B．Papyrus plants. |
| C．Ancient Egyptian sites. | D．The ancient Egyptians. |
| A．5000 BC | B．3000 BC | C．1417 BC | D．400 BC |
| A．when it was invented | B．what it was used for |
| C．who invented it | D．how it worked |
| A．diary | B．novel | C．dictionary | D．magazine |
5 . Languages are powerful, sometimes more than one can imagine. Most recently an ancient saying “山川异域，风月同天”has deeply touched the Chinese people, which means even though the landscapes (风景) are different, share the wind and moon under the same sky.
The saying was printed on packages (包裹) of masks sent to Wuhan, Hubei Province from Japan when the novel coronavirus broke out in China. On the packages, there were also Chinese and Japanese national flags, as well as encouraging Chinese characters “加油!中国” It's not only the friendship behind the masks, but also the special beauty of the ancient Chinese language.
Although it is written in ancient Chinese language, the saying is from a Japanese prince. The ancient saying first appeared on the frocks (袈装) which were sent to the monks (僧侣) in the Chinese Tang dynasty.
The Chinese monk Jianzhen was touched by these Chinese characters at that time and decided to start his journey to Japan. He tried six times in 11 years before finally arriving in the country and then helped a lot with the development of Japanese arts and medical studies. Jianzhen was known as the messenger of culture between China and Japan. He was remembered by the people of both countries.
Now once again, the Chinese are deeply touched by the meaning in the ancient saying: understanding, sharing, and support. It feels like walking into the house from outdoors in the freezing winter and having a cup of hot tea. The warmth is insides.
1. Are Chinese people touched by the saying “山川异域，风月同天”?__________________________________________________________________________
2. When were the packages of makes sent to Wuhan?
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3. Is the saying from a Chinese monk or a Japanese prince?
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4. How long did it take Jianzhen to arrive in Japan?
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5. What does the ancient saying mean?
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6 . Have you ever listened to the sound in your heart? Have you ever met an article which has the same idea as yours?
The TV program, The Reader, has been popular since it came out on CCTV-I on February 18th, 2017. It is produced by Dong Qing, a famous hostess. The Reader invites many guests to read something that influences them most. Not only famous people but also common people can be the guests.
Liu Chuanzhi, the founder of Lenovo (联想集团创始人),came to The Reader as a common father. He said, “As long as you are an honest man, you are my good son whatever your job is!” Xu Yuanchong, a 96-year-old translator, shared some of his personal experiences of translating Chinese poems into English and French. His words were simple but moving, He read a love poem with tears in his eyes.
This program has turned reading into a new fashion. It shows the beauty of Chinese language and the power of reading. Now Reading Booths (朗读亭) are set up in many cities. Though it rained, people in Hangzhou even waited in long lines to read in the booths. All kinds of reading activities are going on in schools. Lots of students take an active part in them.
Reading is helpful to us because it will make us wise, happy and knowledgeable. it can be done anytime and anywhere. What are you waiting for? Why not start reading now?
1. When did The Reader come out?_______________________________________________________________
2. What has been turned into a new fashion by The Reader?
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3. Who is the successful translator mentioned (提到) in the passage?
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4. Can we find Reading Booths in Hangzhou?
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5. Why is reading good for us?
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7 . Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, about 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. These days, shyness is becoming more and more common. Now. scientists are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.
Is it possible to be born shy? Many scientists say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. So scientist think that some shyness is genetic.
Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Scientists at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had older brothers and sisters. Because of that, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers or sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families.
You may also be shy because of where you were born. When scientists studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. in Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One scientist says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy.
For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class and even get a good job. But scientists say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversations. And don't forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one.
1. Almost ________ percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives.| A．50 | B．66 | C．15 to 20 | D．80 |
| A．genetics, grown-ups and birthplace | B．genetics, family size and birthplace |
| C．family size, grown-ups and failure | D．genetics, family size and freedom |
| A．passed down from parents | B．learned from friends |
| C．taught by teachers | D．made up by brothers |
| A．blaming their failure on outside reasons | B．trying new things and practicing conversations |
| C．getting themselves away from their shy parents | D．trying to understand reasons for their shyness |
| A．most little babies are born shy and quiet |
| B．you will be shy forever if you are shy now |
| C．many shy children have older brothers and sisters |
| D．most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions |
8 . You might think the 4G mobile connection on your phone is pretty fast. However, an even faster and stronger technology is just around the corner. (A) 5G networks will introduce us to a new world of connectivity.
What is 5G? It's the latest generation of mobile network technology. It works by using a wider range (范围) of the radio spectrum (射频频谱) , allowing (B) plenty of signals to be sent and received at higher speeds.
This means 5G will be super - fast. People will be able to use the internet at a much greater speed than before. 5G will increase download speeds to up to 20 Gb per second - much faster than 4G’s 1 Gb per second. That means a movie can be downloaded in just a few seconds!
5G also has less lag (延迟) time than 4G. This means your video calls and other types of communication will be more stable (稳定的) and reliable (可靠的).
Most importantly, 5G's greater network capacity (容量) means that we can connect not just people to people, but also people to machines, or to just about anything. 5G will make the "internet of things" possible, connecting all of our devices and environments to an online network.
For example, the lights in your living room, the refrigerator in your kitchen - all of (C) them can be controlled with your phone. (D) Outside of the home, factory owners will be able to use it to control their robots. Farmers could use it to follow "smart" tractors on their farms.
Wearable devices could send updates to your doctor about changes in your health. Driverless cars and home delivery drones (送货无人机) will depend on 5G to work better. A completely wireless (无线的) world in at our doorstep.
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Every four years, in a different country around the world, there is a big sports competition. It is like the Olympics but only for one sport — football. What do you know about the history of the FIFA World Cup?
The first World Cup was in 1930， in Uruguay. In the final game Uruguay beat Argentina and became the first World Cup winner. Thirteen countries played in the first World Cup. Now there are 32 countries in the competition.
The first time people saw the first World Cup on TV was in 1954 when Switzerland held the competition. Now about 3，000 million people all over the world watch the World Cup on TV.
Until 2002 the World Cup was always in a European or an American country. South Korea and Japan held the first Asian World Cup. This was the first (and so far the only) World Cup to be held by two countries. The first African World cup was in 2010 in South Africa.
Brazil is the most successful World Cup team. They are the only team that have played in every tournament (锦标赛). So far they have won it five times. Germany and Italy have both won four times. Argentina and Uruguay have won it twice. England, France and Spain have won it once.
1. ________ countries played in the first World Cup.| A．13 | B．30 | C．32 | D．45 |
| A．1930 | B．1954 | C．2002 | D．2010 |
| A．Thailand and Japan | B．South Korea and Japan |
| C．South Korea and China | D．China and Thailand |
| A．Germany | B．Italy | C．Brazil | D．France |
| A．The first World Cup was held in Argentina in 1930. |
| B．France, England and Uruguay have won the World Cup once. |
| C．The first African World cup was held in 2002 in South Africa. |
| D．Now about 3，000 million people in the world watch the World Cup on TV. |
10 . In the late 19th century, a new art movement became popular. It was called Impressionism (印象派)and began with the famous artist Claude Monet.
December 5, 2016 marked 90 years since the painter's death. On November 16, 2016, his painting Meule sold for more than $81 million (559 million yuan). This was one of the biggest art sales ever.
Meule was painted in 1891 and is part of the 25-painting Haystacks collection. Each work shows at least one large hay bale (#h) in different types of light and weather. US artist Brooke Lampley told China Daily, "He [Monet] did completely new things with 20th-century abstract art (抽象艺术).”
Monet spent most of his life trying to paint outdoor scenes. One day, while drawing, he met his first art teacher, Eugene Boudin. Boudin encouraged the young Monet to become a natural scenery painter. Monet later said, all of a sudden. realized what painting could be. I could see my own destiny(命运) as a painter.”
In the 1870s, Monet started painting the same scene at different times of day. He took six canvases(油画布) and painted the changes he'd see during the day, be they light, shadows, or weather.
Painting these changes became Monet's art style and was later named Impressionism after his 1873 painting Impression, Sunrise.
During his life, Monet said his style showed his love of the natural world. “All I did was to I look at what the universe showed me, to let my brush show it,” he said.
1. Impressionism was started by________.| A．Monet | B．Meule | C．Brooke Lampley | D．Eugene Boudin |
| A．Because he wanted to paint more paintings. |
| B．Because he wanted to paint different scenes. |
| C．Because he wanted to show changes over time. |
| D．Because he needed many canvases in case he made mistakes. |
| A．He taught Monet how to paint. |
| B．He helped Monet understand the meaning of painting. |
| C．Monet thought he was the best outdoor painter. |
| D．He taught Monet how to feel the beauty of nature. |
| A．subjective(主观的) | B．objective(客观的) | C．imaginative | D．creative |
| A．Yes, he did. | B．No, he didn't. | C．Yes, he was. | D．No, he wasn't. |
