1 . When I was six, I embarrassed a boy in class by telling the teacher he’d wet himself. He sat far behind me but I smelled it, intensely. He was so upset that my grandmother was called into school. When we got home, she warned, “Never use your sense of smell for that again.” She explained that I, like her, had hereditary hyperosmia, meaning I’m a super-smeller.
My husband Les and I both pursued medical careers. One day, I was struck by the smell of a patient. I later learned that she had diabetes (糖尿病) and what I smelled was raised ketones, a chemical produced by the liver (肝). I knew doctors wouldn’t accept my diagnoses (诊断), so I stayed quiet.
In 1982, before Les’s 32nd birthday, I smelt something strange on him. I thought it might be the air of the place he worked in. Twelve years later, in 1994, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It wasn’t until the last months of his life, more than 20 years later, that we discovered I could detect the disease in others, too.
We felt a responsibility to do something. We attended a lecture by Prof. Kunath, a neurobiologist. I asked, “Why is the smell of Parkinson’s not being used for early diagnosis?, , He didn’t answer and we left, disappointed. But four months later, he called our home. He had found me after relaying my question to a colleague, who told him, “You must find her.” We began to work as a team to prove my theory.
When Les died in 2015, he made me promise I’d carry on the research. I spent time in labs, smelling sufferers skin oil on swabs (棉签). I could detect whether the person had Parkinson’s with 95% accuracy. This year, our research team published a breakthrough: a three-minute test that can detect the disease by running a swab along someone’s neck.
I’ve become known and delivered many lectures. I’m working on detecting cancers and tuberculosis. I never imagined, at 72, this would be my lift’s work. I constantly think about how I lost my Les, but also how I finally fulfilled my promise.
1. What did the author do when she smelt something strange on her husband?| A．She took the smell lightly. | B．She drove him to hospital. |
| C．She warned him of a disease. | D．She made him shower more. |
| A．To make an apology to her. |
| B．To invite her for a specific research. |
| C．To discuss her husband’s disease. |
| D．To promote her to a higher position. |
| A．By having a brief talk with the doctor. |
| B．By taking a blood examination. |
| C．By conducting a short and easy skin test. |
| D．By rubbing a swab in the nose. |
| A．Painful. | B．Tiring. | C．Easy. | D．Rewarding. |
2 . Alvin, 66, was deep in the woods in Grand Cane last December when something like litter on the ground caught his eye. It was a
“Dear Santa,” the note
Alvin’s heart hammered in his chest. It reminded him of his childhood wish. He smiled and set out to
Meanwhile, Gonzalez, the mother of four-year old Luna, had no idea that such a(n)
One day, Gonzalez received a call saying that someone had found Luna’s balloon. Her jaw
“Santa dropped your balloon
Now, having received so much
| A．beautiful | B．broken | C．precious | D．blown |
| A．printed | B．wrote | C．typed | D．read |
| A．nice | B．difficult | C．demanding | D．smart |
| A．fulfill | B．spread | C．make | D．express |
| A．entertaining | B．uniting | C．reporting | D．locating |
| A．preparation | B．effort | C．research | D．game |
| A．temporarily | B．relatively | C．particularly | D．naturally |
| A．came up with | B．argued about | C．put up with | D．jumped at |
| A．healthy | B．green | C．modest | D．grand |
| A．burst | B．cracked | C．broke | D．dropped |
| A．post | B．letter | C．name | D．photo |
| A．in time | B．after all | C．by accident | D．on purpose |
| A．candies | B．gifts | C．toys | D．books |
| A．attention | B．admiration | C．popularity | D．generosity |
| A．adopted | B．stored | C．thrown | D．dragged |
3 . Talking to your children about the misinformation they may find online is a great idea. Children don’t always have the judgment or critical thinking skills to test what they read or watch, but they’ll develop these abilities quickly if you help them figure out how to separate fact from fiction. We’re here to help you do just that!
Don’t wait for your kids to approach you with questions——instead, take a few minutes to sit down with them. Let them know that there’s a lot of content out there on the Internet, and not all o£ it is true. With everything going on in the world, remind your kids that they might be seeing a lot of confusing, false information going around on social media and other parts of the web.
It’s a good idea to turn news reports and TV shows into teachable moments. Look for small opportunities to start helpful conversations about misinformation with your kids. Take a TV show or newspaper article and transform it into a helpful, easy way to understand what misinformation is9 and how to avoid it.
Misinformation can be really upsetting and stressful for your kids to think about. Let them know that you’re always available to listen and answer their questions if they’re feeling confused. Reassure your kids that there are no stupid questions, and that you’re always willing to explain something for them.
Teach your kids a few tricks to fact-check misinformation online. Remind your kids to be on the lookout for strange-looking website like those ending with co. Tell them to read through the headline. If it has a lot of mistakes, or if it’s written in all capital letters, there’s a good chance that it might be misinformation. Additionally, introduce your kids to official websites, which are quick and easy ways to fact-check information.
1. Why should people talk to their children about online misinformation?| A．There is no information holding true online, |
| B．There is no one else willing to teach the children. |
| C．Children lack the ability to judge the information. |
| D．Children can’t develop the judgement on their own. |
| A．relieve children’s financial burden |
| B．approach children positively to help them |
| C．remind parents to seize every chance to teach |
| D．encourage children to communicate with parents |
| A．A passage on the website www. i21st.cn. |
| B．A passage on the website www. pep. com. cn. |
| C．A passage titled with Origins of the Mandela Effect”. |
| D．A passage titled with ”SHOK! GAS RAN OUT YESTERDAY“. |
| A．Parents. | B．Teenagers. | C．Students. | D．Teachers. |
4 . 4-Day Classic Beijing Tour
The 4-day classic Beijing tour is designed for tourists who come to visit China for the first time. It covers the most popular and typical places in Beijing, fully displaying the scenery, culture, history, local lifestyles and features, food and drinks, business, etc. to you.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Your guide meets you at Beijing Capital International Airport, and helps you check in at your hotel.
Enjoy Peking duck as welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 2: The Great Wall & the Summer Palace
Start your day at the most famous part of the Great Wall, the Badaling Great Wall. Leave the downtown for the Great Wall at 8 am. Since it is a long drive to the Great Wall (about 2 hours' riding), have a break at the Beijing Bona Jade Museum on the way. Lunch will be enjoyed in a local restaurant. In the early afternoon come back to the city and have a sightseeing (观光) tour of the Summer Palace.
Suggested activity: Beijing opera shows (Liyuan Theatre, 19:30-20:30 every evening)
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 3: Beijing city sightseeing & the local experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel at 8 am and set out for the day's touring: Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City.
After visiting the two sites, have a break and get ready for lunch.
Hutong visit: see some traditional arts of the old Beijing, such as paper cutting and kite making, and visit a local family.
Accommodation: Downtown Beijing
Day 4: Beijing Olympic sites
Visit the Olympic sites: the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the Olympic Green, showing the fast developing modern China. Enjoy some free time after visiting the sites.
After lunch, it is shopping time and then the tour is over.
1. Whom is this advertisement aimed at?| A．Experts who study history and cities. |
| B．People who are interested in touring. |
| C．Kids who were born in other cities. |
| D．Foreigners who are new to China. |
| A．Visit the Summer Palace on the first day. |
| B．Go to Liyuan Theatre in the evening. |
| C．Go sightseeing in a Beijing hutong. |
| D．Live and eat downtown in Beijing. |
| A．Day 1. | B．Day 2. | C．Day 3. | D．Day 4. |
5 . I’d love to have been a journalist, but I wasn’t
I always had the
People
My next move will be to
| A．brave | B．serious | C．creative | D．humble |
| A．listen to | B．refer to | C．put up with | D．come up with |
| A．blindly | B．merely | C．immediately | D．hardly |
| A．gift | B．habit | C．secret | D．style |
| A．start | B．avoid | C．evaluate | D．support |
| A．funny | B．heated | C．simple | D．boring |
| A．get | B．beg | C．force | D．allow |
| A．strict | B．dependent | C．precise | D．bright |
| A．ambition | B．responsibility | C．honesty | D．communication |
| A．failed | B．tended | C．learned | D．refused |
| A．turn | B．reason | C．method | D．chance |
| A．gain | B．share | C．present | D．exchange |
| A．showed | B．made | C．offered | D．brought |
| A．solution | B．discovery | C．success | D．schedule |
| A．quit | B．reflect | C．employ | D．change |
6 . My parents, siblings (兄弟姐妹) and I took our first camping trip to the Lake Houston Wilderness Park recently.
We had finished putting up the
The rain died down before dark and the sky turned clear. Soon, Mom
The following day, we had a good time
I am very grateful for this camping trip, which has left us unforgettable
| A．tent | B．shelf | C．fence | D．roof |
| A．checked | B．attached | C．approached | D．positioned |
| A．felt | B．argued | C．chatted | D．complained |
| A．strange | B．powerful | C．unique | D．beneficial |
| A．culture | B．nature | C．society | D．space |
| A．lucky | B．happy | C．curious | D．confident |
| A．prepared | B．served | C．ordered | D．delivered |
| A．impression | B．conversation | C．show | D．adventure |
| A．yelled | B．wondered | C．laughed | D．pointed |
| A．set out | B．went back | C．caught up | D．looked down |
| A．walking | B．cleaning | C．exploring | D．searching |
| A．As for | B．Apart from | C．Instead of | D．Due to |
| A．dramatically | B．casually | C．regularly | D．completely |
| A．belongings | B．tools | C．harvests | D．goods |
| A．encounters | B．coincidences | C．discoveries | D．memories |
7 . Lately, my 90-year-old mother has been sleepier and sleepier. This is very strange and worrying. At the same time, my 92-year-old father has been suffering his own health problems. It is a terrible thing to see my father struggle to get my mother to talk, say something, when she doesn’t have the energy.
The other day, I recalled how my mother used to visit a woman named Mrs. Demopolis, a Greek immigrant, who made the best baklava(果仁蜜饼) in the world! She gave lessons on baking it to my mother. Also, my mother often baked baklava at home. As I spoke of this over the phone, my silent mother perked up and said how much she’d like to have one again.
Now, they live in Florida and I live in Wales, UK, so I can’t go and bring her some baklava or even make some in her kitchen. But what I did suggest was that my father could buy some baklava at a Greek restaurant and I could do the same, and wouldn’t it be fun to eat our baklava at exactly the same time and so, be together sharing the moment and the pleasure? My parents loved the idea and we decided to do it.
Two days later we both had our baklava and shared the experience. It meant a lot to my parents, and to me, to do this. My mother said she wanted to do this again, maybe with another food or even baklava again! Why not? And as she only keeps losing weight instead of gaining, it is good for her to find foods that appeal to her appetite . It is becoming harder to find ways to communicate over the phone, but this is at least a very good way to do so.
1. Why does the author feel worried?| A．Her mother can’t walk by herself. | B．Her mother is becoming less active. |
| C．Her father has to get her mother to talk. | D．Her mother refuses to talk with her father. |
| A．Calmed down. | B．Turned around. |
| C．Held one’s breath. | D．Came to life. |
| A．They should enjoy the same food at the same time. |
| B．The author should buy some baklava for her mother. |
| C．Her mother should make some baklava in her kitchen. |
| D．Her family should get together to look after her mother. |
| A．She hopes to live with her daughter. | B．She is looking for her favorite food. |
| C．She likes communicating in this way. | D．She thinks baklava is the most delicious. |
8 . The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms, which reflect the Chinese people’s understanding of time. Here several special solar terms are listed.
Rain Water
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north, and trees and grass turn green again. Extra care is needed to cope with a returning cold spell in this period. The wet and damp weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people’s spleen (脾) and stomach according to Chinese medical practice. Therefore, a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
Awakening of Insects
As the third solar term in the lunar year, its name implies that animals sleeping in winter are awakened by spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is the key time for spring agricultural activities. Modern meteorological science shows that around this period, the earth becomes wet, the hot humid air from the north is strong and creates frequent winds. For this reason, thunder often occurs.
Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox signals the equal length of the day and night time. On the day of the Spring Equinox, the sun is directly above the equator. After the equinox, the sun moves northwards, resulting in gradually longer day time in the Northern Hemisphere. Standing an egg upright is a popular game during this period. It is believed that if someone can make the egg stand, he will have good luck in the future.
Grain Rain
Grain Rain originates from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of grains", which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops and people are busy working on the land. Grain Rain falls between the end of' spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds and sandstorms become more frequent.
1. What can we know about Rain Water?| A．River water starts to freeze. |
| B．Taking off the thick coats is advisable. |
| C．Lively spring-like scenery can be seen. |
| D．It falls between the end of spring and the start of summer. |
| A．Farming season. | B．Animal activities. |
| C．Air temperature. | D．Frequent thundering. |
| A．Rain Water. | B．Grain Rain. |
| C．Spring Equinox. | D．Awakening of Insects. |
9 . Twenty-two years ago, I won a Nobel Prize, together with Tim and Leland Hartwell, for our work on how cells control their division.
The prize changed our lives. Suddenly you become a public figure being asked to do all sorts of things: to give lectures, quite often on topics you know little about; to sit on committees and reviews you are not always well qualified to be on; to visit countries you have barely heard of. It is like having a whole new extra job, with upwards of 500 requests a year.
A recent study suggests that in general the extra commitments that Nobel winners take on result in fewer papers after their awards. There may be some truth to this given the extra demands on one’s time, but of course prestigious awards also allow new projects and research to be undertaken.
What effects did the Nobel Prize have on my subsequent career and work? It has certainly helped me to get scientific leadership positions. Within a year of getting the prize I was offered and accepted the presidency of Rockefeller University in New York. Having the prize also helps to get things done. For example, I have been involved in the merging of two separate cancer research charities to form Cancer Research UK. And it has helped me support causes I care deeply about. I became an ambassador for Ukraine education and science to help raise money for schools in that shattered country. Moreover, having a Nobel does help attract high-quality research colleagues. I have just started three excellent new PhD students. It is a privilege for me to be able to pursue curiosity-driven research at this late stage of my career.
However, one thing I am glad to say that the Nobel Prize did not influence was peer review from my fellow scientists, assessing the suitability of my own research for publication, and my grant applications for funding. My rejection rates have remained essentially the same before and after the prize. And that, of course, is exactly how it should be.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 2?| A．To share his pride in winning a Nobel. |
| B．To express his regret at the changing of life. |
| C．To show his self confidence in handling the extra jobs. |
| D．To display his overburdened tasks after winning a Nobel. |
| A．Competition. | B．Comparison. | C．Combination. | D．Construction. |
| A．The special privileges the Nobel winner has. |
| B．The positive impacts the Nobel Prize generates. |
| C．The great contributions the Nobel winner makes. |
| D．The scientific leadership the Nobel Prize provides. |
| A．The spirit of science lies in seeking facts and truth. |
| B．Winning a Nobel Prize has an impact on peer review. |
| C．Extra commitments make Nobel winners less productive. |
| D．The approval a Nobel winner receives is equal to rejection. |
10 . Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition
Writer’s Digest has been shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres (体裁) through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. Enter our 89th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents!
Prizes
·One Grand Prize winner will receive:
$5.000 in cash and an interview with them in Writer's Digest (Nov/ Dec 2022 issue) and on Writers Digest. com. A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including special recognition at the keynote.
·All top winners will receive:
Their names and the title of their winning piece listed in Writer’s Digest and on Writers Digest. com
A one-year subscription (new or renewal) to Writer’s Digest magazine
A one year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
Pricing and Deadlines
·Early-Bird Deadline: May 6, 2022
Poetry entry — $20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry.
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1. What will all top winners receive?| A．Their winning piece published in Writer’s Digest. |
| B．A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference. |
| C．Free permenant subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine. |
| D．Purchases at a 20% discount at Writer’s Digest University. |
| A．$65. | B．$55. | C．$45. | D．$35 |
| A．Titles. | B．Cover pages. | C．Texts in pdf. | D．Illustrations. |
