1 . Like flavors of ice cream, people have different tastes and preferences for music. You need to map out your playlist based on the theme of your essay. Here are a few film scores for different themes, you can decide which is the best music for writing:
Nutmeg by Alexandre Desplat
Fear Will Find You by Hans Zimmer
The Station Inspector by Howard Shore
If you are a student writing a reflection paper about a movie your teacher asked you to watch, listening to its film score would get your creative juices flowing. Besides, you can even add what you feel about the music and its impact on the movie. So less work for you and more additional points on your paper.
Some would be happy to listen to anything while others are more specific. For example, there are people who would happily listen to any music while some are more particular and prefer classical music to jazz. If you are one of them, here are a few classical pieces you can listen to while writing:
Tambourin chinois, Op. 3 by Fritz Kreisler
The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: VIII. Romance by Dmitri Shostakovich
The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams
The number one problem that writers complain about is writer’s block. Even if you are not a professional and just writing a 2000-word research paper, you can still experience writer’s block and not know how to get started. With that, here are a few songs to get you all pumped up to write:
Iron Maiden’s by The Trooper
Run Boy Run by Woodkid
Knights of Cydonia by Muse
If popular songs are not your thing, then you can just listen to famous scores from movies.
1. Which is classical music?| A．Nutmeg. | B．Run Boy Run. |
| C．Iron Maiden’s. | D．The Lark Ascending. |
| A．Hans Zimmer. | B．Howard Shore. |
| C．Muse. | D．Fritz Kreisler. |
| A．Listen to famous songs from movies. |
| B．Listen to songs recommended by others. |
| C．Listen to songs sung by famous singers. |
| D．Listen to songs created by famous artists. |
2 . My Father, the Family Man
This year, my seasonal depression took me deeperssion the past, and a new portrait of my father came into my mind. He was a sometimes difficult, always determined man.
In my early memories, I was sitting at the kitchen table listening to my father yelling (叫嚷) about his challenges as an Italian immigrant. Back then, I couldn’t have known his pain as he struggled to find his footing in this new land.
“We left Italy to give you three girls more opportunities for a better life,” he said. “But we’d had a shaky start. The apartment your aunt had secured for us fell through at the last minute. It went to someone without children. So the five of us moved into your aunt’s living room.”
Bills mounted up. “And then I saw your mother’s face was as white as a sheet.” He said bitterly but soon stared down at the table to compose himself. “And the baby was crying. I worried that the houseowner would come knocking on the door.”
Dad jumped to the end of his story, “What more can I say? I went looking for a job. I found one.”
Armed with a few English phrases and determination, he’d walked for miles in a city he didn’t know, stopping at every hair salon, asking for a chance to show his skills as a hair stylist, his profession and passion. That’s what he’d been doing all day, supporting for his family.
Forty years later in Toronto, he sat at the table, asking if I thought he’d provided well for his family. I answered. His eyes watered. Mine did, too.
1. What did the author think of her father in the early years?| A．The father left Italy for a better job. |
| B．He was moved by his father’s story. |
| C．The father’s early struggle was in vain. |
| D．He didn’t realize his father’s difficulties. |
| A．Show off. | B．Cheer up. | C．Calm down. | D．Make up. |
| A．The father had a big family to support. |
| B．The author’s eyes watered for her childhood. |
| C．The father and daughter misunderstood each other. |
| D．The father learned to be a hair stylist in Toronto. |
3 . Recently, there is a view on the Internet that “the rise of pig price will lead to the rise of other food prices, thus leading to a substantial rise in overall prices”. It should be said that this judgment is not scientific. We should objectively understand the position of pork price in the overall price and its possible linkage effect.
At present, the main problem faced by the pork price is the lack of pork production capacity, which has nothing to do with inflation and will not lead to inflation. The rise of pork price only affects the upstream and downstream of pig industry and other related products such as meat, but has limited impact on the overall price. At present, China's agricultural product supply is sufficient; the production capacity of consumer goods is constantly improving; the service supply is more diversified, and the monetary policy remains stable, which provides a solid foundation for the stable operation of prices.
Keeping prices, especially the prices of important people's livelihood commodities, basically stable is related to the basic life of the people. In the face of rising pork prices, the state's policy of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices continues to increase. From choosing the right opportunity to put frozen meat reserve to starting the price subsidy mechanism, from rectifying the improper restriction and prohibition measures to protecting the land for pig farms, from special financial support to financial insurance escort, all departments are taking measures. With the gradual effectiveness of the measures, the price of pork will be stable in the future. It is worth noting that the data of the Ministry of Commerce on September 10th shows that the increase of pork wholesale price has fallen back from the previous week (from September 2nd to 8th).
1. From the first paragraph of the article, what’s the correct point of view we can get?| A．The rise of pig price will lead to the rise of other food prices, which will lead to the sharp rise of overall prices. |
| B．The rise of pig price will lead to the decrease of other food prices, which will lead to the sharp decline of overall price. |
| C．People should objectively understand the position of pork price in the overall price and its possible linkage effect. |
| D．It is not important to understand the position of pork price in the overall price and the linkage effect it can produce. |
| A．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to inflation. |
| B．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to the death of pigs. |
| C．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to market demand. |
| D．The reason for the rise of pork price is related to the lack of pork production capacity. |
| A．The price of pork will keep rising. | B．The price of pork will probably be stable. |
| C．The price of pork will not be stable. | D．The price of pork will never be stable. |
| A．The Price of Pork Is Rising. |
| B．What will People Do in the Face of Rising Pork Prices? |
| C．The Impact of Rising Pork Prices. |
| D．The Impact of Rising Pork Prices on People. |
4 . Jagadish Chandra Bose was born in Bikrampur (now in present-day Bangladesh) on November 30, 1858. His father believed that it was important for him to get a good education in his native language, which is Bengali, before being sent to an English-medium school. Thus, Bose received his early education completely in Bengali. He then attended St. Xavier’s School and later college, at Calcutta, where his interest in science was developed. He graduated from University of Calcutta in 1879.
Bose wanted to take the Indian Civil Service (文官) exams but his father insisted that he should take up a more academic pursuit (学术追求). Thus he went to study medicine at the University of London, England but could not complete his studies because of his ill health. He went on to study Natural Science at Christ's College, Cambridge.
He returned to India in 1885 and began teaching physics at Presidency College. His salary (工资), however, was half of what English professors earned at the time so he refused to accept his salary for three years until the administration gave in and gave him his previous salary as well. Another way in which he was discriminated (歧视) against was being asked to do unnecessary, unimportant work and not being provided with proper research facilities and support such as equipment for conducting experiments. Bose often had to buy equipment with his own money and conducted experiments late into the night after he had finished his tough daily tasks.
Though in the face of those challenges, he made great contributions in the study of plant nervous systems. He successfully showed that plants and animals have similar responses to stimuli in London on May 10, 1901. His discovery was extremely significant but was laughed at by many of his colleagues at first. However, his contributions are now widely accepted throughout the world. Bose's another great achievement is research into wireless technology and short radio waves. IEEE named him one of the fathers of radio science.
Bose published various journals and books, and founded the Bose Institute in 1917 for research in various fields such as physics, chemistry and microbiology. He received numerous honors. He died on November 23, 1937.
1. What can we learn about Bose’s early schooling?| A．It was conducted in Bengali. |
| B．It went against his father’s will. |
| C．It turned out challenging for Bose. |
| D．It was started at St. Xavier’s School. |
| A．To find a job. |
| B．To see a doctor. |
| C．To learn English. |
| D．To continue his education. |
| A．Cultural shock. |
| B．Unfair treatment. |
| C．Poor mental health. |
| D．Lack of family support. |
| A．His approaches to teaching physics. |
| B．His fight against racial discrimination. |
| C．His contributions to Western medicine. |
| D．His research into plant nervous systems. |
5 . At the end of a math lesson that Diane Moon taught virtually ( 虚拟地) earlier this month to her students, the middle school teacher in Illinois had star-shaped stickers covering her face.
It was all part of an effort by Moon and other teachers across the country to keep their students engaged ( 参 与) while virtual learning continues as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the United States.
“It's been really difficult,” Moon said of trying to teach her students through computer screens. “Sometimes I feel like I'm just talking to myself and it's just slower because I have to wait for students to respond.”
Moon said she had no hesitation to have a try when a colleague ( 同事) showed her a video in which a teacher put a sticker on her face each time a new student spoke out during class.
“I put some competition into it because I made it a battle between my three classes,” she said. “I told them that every time someone new takes part, I would put a new sticker on and we'll see which class has the most.”
Moon said she heard from students who had not spoken out all term, and saw her students come together and encourage each other to speak up, saying things like, “It's OK if the answer is wrong.”
Inspired by the success, Moon took a video of her face covered in stickers and shared it on the Internet, where it went viral (疯传).
In response to Moon's post, a fifth-grade teacher, Isa, later shared that she was using pipe cleaners in her hair to encourage students to turn on their cameras and speak up in class. She said, “The stickers started to irritate (刺激) our skin, so we moved on to pipe cleaners in our hair! Huge hit! We recommend it!”
“It shows that we're all doing all we can to engage students,” said Moon.
1. What made Moon put stickers on her face?| A．A teaching failure. |
| B．The competition for attention. |
| C．The desire to engage students. |
| D．A challenge from her colleagues. |
| A．They loved it. |
| B．They doubted it. |
| C．They were curious about it. |
| D．They showed little interest in it. |
| A．Her students disliked stickers. |
| B．She didn't have enough stickers. |
| C．It was cheaper to use pipe cleaners. |
| D．Stickers made her skin uncomfortable. |
| A．To support virtual learning. |
| B．To praise teachers' creativity. |
| C．To recommend a teaching aid. |
| D．To encourage students to learn. |
6 . Debbie Parker Solo Recent Work at Latrobe Artspace
Talented and award-winning artist Debbie Parker is excited to be one of the first artists exhibit in the ALL NEW Latrobe Artspace in October!
This exhibition features paintings inspired by Debbie’s leisurely walks in Mount Coot-Tha National Park. Each painting offers a different way of looking at a familiar Australian landscape.
Debbie never gets tired of developing new ideas from the pictures she takes of the local area and the result is a collection of expressive paintings celebrating the unique Australian landscape and local birds and flowers.
With over 25 years of experience as an artist. Debbie developed her expressionist style in the early 1990s. Since then, she has competed and exhibited around Australia. She has also completed workshops with well-known artists in Queensland. Her work has been recognized in national and local competitions.
Usually, Debbie would have been exhibiting in competitions around Australia throughout this year but COVID-19 has set new challenges for artists.
However, Debbie is looking ahead and can’t wait to meet you at her latest exhibition! She will be on-site from 6th to 11th October 2020 Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm at the ALL NEW Latrobe Artspace. 134 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Queensland 4064.
As we spend more time in our homes, consider buying a unique, affordable piece of art. Debbie’s unique drawing skills are sure to remain a talking point in your home for many years to come!
Got a question? Email Debbie on Debbie parker@bigpond.com or contact 040351 1268 to learn more about her artwork.
1. The exhibits are about _____.| A．Australian landscape | B．The relaxed life of locals |
| C．Unique Australian animals | D．Familiar items for daily use |
| A．She has won some international prizes. |
| B．She holds a private exhibition each year. |
| C．She earns national awards through her work. |
| D．She has run workshops in Queensland herself. |
| A．The exhibition lasts 7 hours each day. |
| B．They can meet some other artists there. |
| C．The exhibition takes place in Queensland. |
| D．Debbie and other artists’ artworks are for sale. |
7 . Black clouds loomed over(笼罩) the distant horizon so suddenly that we were taken by surprise.
When the black clouds appeared suddenly in the distance, ________.| A．the family were surprised | B．they were extremely worried |
| C．they were preparing for the worst . | D．they faced the storm bravely |
8 . When Grylls heard about Nicholas’ amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.
Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he ______.| A．did the right things in the dangerous situation |
| B．watched Grylls’ TV program regularly |
| C．created some tips for survival |
| D．was very hard-working |
9 . On Tuesday, Nicholas went out again to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.
On Tuesday, Nicholas ______.| A．returned to his shelter safely | B．was saved by a searcher |
| C．got stuck in the snow | D．stayed where he was |
10 . Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket (carpet) , to stay as warm as he could.
How did Nicholas keep himself warm?| A．He found a shelter. | B．He lighted some branches. |
| C．He kept on skiing. | D．He built a snow cave. |
