1 . The meaning of silence can be different among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show uneasiness or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore, attempts may be made to fill every gap (间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person’s needs.
Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied (暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.
Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts (冲突) among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority (权威) rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
Nurses and other care-givers need to understand the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing (治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
1. What does the author say about silence in conversations?A.It implies anger. | B.It promotes friendship. |
C.It depends on culture. | D.It is based on context. |
A.The Chinese. | B.The French. | C.The Mexicans. | D.The Russians. |
A.Let it continue as the patient wants. | B.Break it while treating patients. |
C.Evaluate (评估) its harm to patients. | D.Make use of its healing effects. |
A.Sound and Silence | B.What It Means to Be Silent |
C.Silence to Native Americans | D.Speech Is Silver, Silence Is Gold |
2 . One of the ocean’s noisiest creatures is smaller than you’d expect — snapping shrimp (鼓虾). They create a widespread background noise in the underwater environment, which helps them communicate, protect their homes and hunt for food. When enough shrimp snap (发出噼啪声) at once, the noise can be deafening.
Aran Mooney, a biologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, suggested that with increased ocean temperatures, snapping shrimp will snap more often and louder than before. This could raise the background noise of the global ocean. “They make a sound by closing a claw so fast. This makes a bubble (泡泡) and when that bubble bursts, it makes that snapping sound,” said Mooney.
Mooney discovered a strong relationship between warmer waters and more frequent snapping shrimp sounds after experimenting with the shrimp in tanks in the lab and by listening to the shrimp in the ocean at various water temperatures. “As the temperature rises, the snap rate increases,” he said. This makes sense because shrimp are essentially cold-blooded animals, meaning their body temperature and activity levels are largely controlled by their living environment. “We can actually show in the field that not only do snap rates increase, but the sound levels increase as well.”
How the louder snapping shrimp would affect or benefit the surroundings remained to be seen. “We know that fish use sound to communicate,” Mooney said. “If the environment gets noisy, it has the possibility to influence that communication. That’s something we have to follow up on.” There is also the possibility that the change of snapping shrimp affects machines humans use to discover mines, which could lead to unpleasant results.
1. What can we know about the snapping shrimp’s sound?A.It aims to protect the shrimp. | B.It is important to the ecosystem. |
C.It has different uses for the shrimp. | D.It is hard to be discovered by other creatures. |
A.By observing snapping shrimp in the field. | B.By recording the snap rates in the lab. |
C.By analyzing the way shrimp make noise. | D.By comparing shrimp’s sound in different places. |
A.Other uses of shrimp’s sound. | B.Influences of the noise on other creatures. |
C.Means of communication among fish. | D.Methods of stopping shrimp’s snapping. |
A.Underwater World Is No Longer Quiet | B.Small Animals Make a Big Difference |
C.Warming Oceans Are Getting Louder | D.Snapping Shrimp’s Noise Speaks Much |
3 . Twenty years ago, the idea of sharing our lives so openly with the world was unheard of However, for young people today it is considered completely normal to share pictures of their lives and interact(互动) online every day. Fans of social media point out that the world has never been so connected as it has allowed people to make friends, learn about the world and celebrate life.
However, many people have concerns about the effects of this new way of living, particularly around the amount and type of information that is shared so openly. Recently researchers have found that too much time on social media may have some negative effects. They measured people’s attitudes and feelings before and after watching social media sites. They found that the mere time people spent on social media, the more unhappy they became.
There are a number of reasons for this. When watching social media, people often see photographs and stories showing beautiful holidays, fun parties and fashionable clothes. People seldom post negative stories or bad pictures, so it can be misleading. For those looking at these pictures and comparing them to their own lives, they can end up feeling depressed. They might think their lives are worse in comparison. Even for those people who post positive stories and pictures, they too can feel stressed and worried. The number of “likes” and comments on their posts can make them anxious about their popularity. Of course, there is also the problem of “cyber bullying”(网络欺凌) where people become victims of bullying online when others make negative or cruel comments about them.
The reality is that social media is a part of modern life and it is not going to go away. This research shows us that it is important to find a balance between our online and offline lives. We don’t have to disconnect from the Internet to live a happy life, but we should realize that the pictures we see and stories we read are only part of a bigger picture. If we can do that, we can protect ourselves and enjoy our lives.
1. What effect does social media have according to the recent research?A.It enables people to make more friends on the Internet. |
B.It increases unhappiness for people using it too much. |
C.It makes people have much more wonderful lives. |
D.It helps people to have a better knowledge of the world |
A.They fear others mislead their posts. |
B.They think others have happier lives. |
C.They fear they may be cyber bullied by others. |
D.They fear others have no interest in the stories. |
A.By giving causes. | B.By listing figures. |
C.By making comparison. | D.By describing process. |
A.Persuading people to disconnect from the Internet. |
B.Introducing the convenience social media creates. |
C.Describing the threats caused by social media. |
D.Telling us to balance online and offline lives. |
4 . Austria Class Trip
Class 4A will soon be leaving for this year's trip to Salzburg, Austria. We will depart from the campus at 6 a. m. on January 18th to catch the 9 a. m. flight. Our return flight leaves at 8 a. m. on January 21st, and we will expect to arrive back at the campus by bus, around 4 p. m. For the entirety of the trip's duration, we will be staying all three nights at Hotel Salzburg.
In addition to your personal belongings, you will be required to pack your passport and travel insurance certificate. Furthermore, remember to pack the appropriate winter necessities, especially if you plan to ski during your free time in the afternoons. Our scheduled morning events are detailed as follows.
As Austria is a country of great importance in European history, learning more about its unique culture will be the foundation of your trip. Thus far, your pre-trip assignment has been to investigate the last 60 years of Austrian history. To bring this unit to its conclusion, we've arranged a meeting in the hotel's conference room with several local retirement associations. Also taking place on hotel grounds are various workshops that we've arranged, hosting three local speakers. Please be sure to attend at least one of these.
Upon return, use the information you obtained from the interviews and workshop(s)to write a 500-word reflection on a subject of your choice, worth 60%of your final grade. Of special focus should be the social and cultural impacts of World War Ⅱ, with a secondary focus on how the modern Austrian government treats its senior citizens. Your report is due by 5 p. m. on January 25th.
1. When will the plane for Austria take off?A.At 6 a. m. on January 18th. | B.At 9 a. m. on January 18th. |
C.At 8 a. m. on January 21st. | D.At 4 p. m. on January 21st. |
A.European history. | B.Causes of World War Il. |
C.Winter climate in Austria. | D.Life of Austrian elderly people. |
A.Education. | B.Sightseeing. | C.Exercise. | D.Charity. |
5 . The sun was shining brightly over our heads and sweat (汗水) was pouring off our backs and faces. We stood still without
It was
After this journey, we were more
Military training taught us perseverance (不懈) and determination. On the last day of our training, the confidence could be
A.crying | B.making | C.sending | D.telling |
A.nothing | B.anything | C.something | D.everything |
A.wasted | B.spent | C.kept | D.took |
A.strict | B.curious | C.interesting | D.normal |
A.success | B.pleasure | C.worry | D.wonder |
A.referred to | B.devoted to | C.turned to | D.listened to |
A.sunlight | B.wealth | C.desire | D.health |
A.received | B.helped | C.offered | D.happened |
A.concerned | B.determined | C.interested | D.surprised |
A.expected | B.expressed | C.disliked | D.rescued |
A.escaped | B.moved | C.rode | D.rushed |
A.larger | B.stronger | C.louder | D.lower |
A.seen | B.heard | C.smelt | D.touched |
A.thoughts | B.feelings | C.opinions | D.voices |
A.travelling | B.falling | C.setting | D.smiling |
6 . It was early winter several years ago. I had pulled out my old winter coat for another year’s use. It was still in pretty good shape although it was looking dirty from so many winters’ wear. I didn’t really need a new one but I wanted one and casually mentioned it to my daughter one day. She was such a sweet, loving girl that I should have guessed what would happen next. A few weeks later she gave me a new winter coat as a gift.
I put the old one in my closet and started to wear the new coat every day. Each day, though, when I opened my closet, something troubled me. It seemed a shame that my old but still good coat should just sit there keeping no one warm during the cold winter days. After a few weeks, I took it out and drove to a local charity shop. I knew that there was someone who couldn’t afford a coat but could get my old one.
My new coat is my old coat now. It is getting a little dirty and worn, too. It has black marks on the sleeves. It is in too bad shape to even donate to charity. I wonder if I should buy a new one soon, but I think I will wait for a while. I don’t really need a new one and maybe I can find something else to give to the charity shop instead.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large enough to cover.” Perhaps the best way to deal with our wants then is to give instead. Love, after all, brings us the most joy. And the more of it you give away, the more of it you have.
1. Which word can best describe the author’s daughter?A.Wealthy. | B.Thoughtful. | C.Easy-going. | D.Humorous. |
A.It cost too much. | B.It was looking dirty. |
C.There was not enough room for his new coat. | D.It was not sent to someone in need. |
A.Telling his daughter. | B.Buying a new one soon. |
C.Donating it to charity. | D.Sending something else to charity. |
A.Giving fills our wants. | B.Love is the key to joy. |
C.The more you give, the more you lose. | D.A coat is large enough to cover our wants. |
7 . Keller is a first-grade teacher at a school in Greenville County, South Carolina. She was on her way home when she noticed a little boy
The
7-year-old Cameron wasn’t out for a casual bike ride. He was on a(n)
Cameron had
This teacher helped a
A.pushing | B.carrying | C.destroying | D.riding |
A.scenery | B.reflection | C.sight | D.suffering |
A.worried | B.delighted | C.distinguished | D.bored |
A.pass | B.break | C.start | D.turn |
A.recognized | B.pointed | C.guessed | D.predicted |
A.unpleasant | B.unlucky | C.usual | D.important |
A.forgot | B.tried | C.regretted | D.meant |
A.sense | B.way | C.panic | D.distance |
A.phone | B.assistance | C.bike | D.friend |
A.doubted | B.expressed | C.discovered | D.chose |
A.brave | B.energetic | C.professional | D.patient |
A.got around | B.set off | C.showed around | D.took over |
A.record | B.remember | C.search | D.spot |
A.discussed | B.interviewed | C.called | D.invited |
A.neighbor | B.student | C.racer | D.stranger |
8 . Imagine being able to go to your local park and pick some tomatoes, potatoes or even bananas to take home for dinner. Sounds too good to be true, right? For residents of Andernach, a German city, it’s not just a Utopian dream — it’s their reality. In 2010, Andernach began its “edible city” project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. Every year a new type of plant is introduced. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012 saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties. The town’s motto (座右铭) is, “Picking is encouraged — help yourself!”
It’s a community effort, as local citizens are encouraged to help plant and maintain the gardens. This offers an opportunity to socialize as well as to learn about planting, cultivating and harvesting food. “I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need. The only thing is you have to be quick once the fruits are ripe or they’ll all be gone!” said a local historian.
Andernach may be the first, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, an EU-funded project connecting green urban food initiatives (倡议) around the world. Other edible cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Šempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place. Dr. Ina Säumel, Principal Investigator of the Edible Cities Network, called it, “a unique opportunity to invite researchers and practitioners (从业人员) of Edible City Solutions to the same table and unite theory with practice”.
Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to create “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities”. It is a response to the pressures of climate change, and a cause for hope.
1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?A.The process of Andernach’s growth. |
B.The green food project in Andernach. |
C.Methods of planting vegetables in Europe. |
D.The popularity of Andernach’s city design. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Indifferent. |
C.Positive. | D.Negative. |
A.Green urban food has drawn more attention. |
B.German rural areas will follow the trend too. |
C.Asia will join the Edible Cities Network soon. |
D.Edible cities hold meetings on a regular base. |
A.Start a Green Food Campaign Now |
B.Gain Easy Access to German Food |
C.Quick Response to Climate Change |
D.An Incredible “Edible City” Initiative |
9 . Discover how you can help endangered species! Volunteer to help conserve endangered species around the world with GoEco.
Sea turtles, Sri Lanka
The species is threatened by human hunters. The Sri Lankan government has approved the creation of hatcheries (孵化场) in order to protect this species. Volunteers on this program spend 60% of their time working in the hatchery and the other 40% is spent on activities such as beach cleanups and creating awareness within the local community.
Program Fees: $1,280 for 2 weeks and $1,680 per month for volunteers.
Wildlife Rescue, Western Australia
Adult kangaroos and wallabies are hunted for food, leaving thousands of their babies without parents. Many are killed or injured in road accidents. At the wildlife rescue center in Perth, Western Australia, volunteers live and help in the bushland caring for sick, injured, and displaced animals.
Program Fee: $2,095 for four weeks. Volunteers stay on-site in a small room. Due to very limited space, applications must be sent at least 9-12 months in advance.
Endangered Species Reserve, South Africa
The project will give you an incredible wildlife experience while learning about conservation efforts. For the rest of the time between monitoring sessions, volunteers are required to enter all the data that they have collected into our databases. At times, volunteers need to operate on night shifts. We also give lectures and presentations over the lunch period.
Program Fee: $1,750 for 2 weeks
Big Cat Refuge, South Africa
As a volunteer on this project, you will be involved in a wide variety of activities. Volunteer’s work ranges from enrichment activities, such as toy-making and farm work, to educating the visitors. Volunteers will also directly care for the cats by preparing food or feeding them as well as maintaining their living space.
Program Fee: $1,450 for 2 weeks
1. What is the monthly project fee for volunteers in Sri Lanka?A.$1,280. | B.$1,680. | C.$2,560. | D.$2,960. |
A.Having previous experience. |
B.Working night shifts sometimes. |
C.Applying for the project in advance. |
D.Having a good knowledge of wildlife. |
A.Study the habits of big cats. |
B.Help to sell some toys about cats. |
C.Guide visitors to the habitat of the cats. |
D.Do daily routines in the cats’ living space. |
10 . We have many trips for you to explore the world your way. Our travel ideas are as diverse as the world itself and are designed to let you experience it. Please start with the following four trips.
Athens and Crete Explorer
Visit Greek’s famous capital, Athens, and its largest island, Crete, on this Greece vacation. In Athens, tour the iconic Acropolis and head to nearby Delphi to see the home of the ancient Oracle, before flying to the island of Crete where you can explore its capital, Heraklion, and enjoy its world-famous diet of seafood and cheese. Duration: 8 Days Prices From: US$ 892 Trip Type: Romance & Honeymoon, Tailor-made Travel Ideas |
London for Families
Designed to thrill people of all ages, this family London vacation explores the sights, history and magic of this great city. Visit the world of Harry Potter, the original Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, and take the Original London Sightseeing Tour. Duration: 9 Days Prices From: US$ 634 Trip Type: Family Vacations, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas |
Australia & New Zealand
Explore the two most popular cities of Australia and New Zealand on this air-land tour. Start in Sydney, where you’ll tour the Sydney Opera House, sail across the famous harbour, and see koalas and kangaroos at Taronga Zoo. Then head on to Auckland where you’ll explore the twin harbours, learn about Maori traditions, and enjoy unbeatable views of the landscape. Duration: 11 Days Prices From: US$ 1,999 Trip Type: Vacation Packages with Airfare |
Classic Egypt
This tour is a true classic designed to give the traveler with limited time a superb introduction to the civilization of Ancient Egypt, focusing on the Nile and its importance to the people. The ancient land of Egypt inspires the imagination like no other. Unlock the land of the Pharaohs on this 9 day journey along the Nile. Duration: 9 Days Prices From: US$ 1,495 Trip Type: Classics (Bestsellers), Tailor-made Travel Ideas |
A.London for Families. | B.Australia & New Zealand. |
C.Classic Egypt. | D.Athens and Crete Explorer. |
A.the ancient Oracle | B.the world of Harry Potter |
C.koalas and kangaroos | D.the ancient land of Egypt |
A.A travel brochure. | B.A science fiction. | C.A storybook. | D.A textbook. |