1 . In high school, Norman Greenstein was a productive doodler (涂鸦手)and created lots of paintings. When he
After his
With the help of his son, Norman was able to start a
In 2021, an online
A.acknowledged | B.showed | C.conveyed | D.offered |
A.set | B.stretch | C.sneeze | D.spit |
A.relevantly | B.occasionally | C.never | D.frequently |
A.retirement | B.exhibition | C.graduation | D.marriage |
A.support | B.remove | C.suspect | D.replace |
A.calling | B.praying | C.longing | D.waiting |
A.incredible | B.dark | C.embarrassing | D.unsolved |
A.release | B.refresh | C.realize | D.restore |
A.project | B.request | C.competition | D.reform |
A.spotted | B.recommended | C.shifted | D.revealed |
A.thorough | B.tough | C.sufficient | D.stressful |
A.diagram | B.procedure | C.program | D.gallery |
A.published | B.copied | C.revised | D.examined |
A.taking on | B.working on | C.relying on | D.focusing on |
A.salary | B.reward | C.sale | D.souvenir |
2 . Guernsey International Poetry Competition — Poems on the Move
Your poem could be on show in 2024. Winning entries are displayed in two stages: 21 bus poems will be chosen, and the top 9 of these will take part in a second, larger exhibition, first at Guernsey Airport, then all over the island.
How to enter·Online by completing the online entry form and payment, at www.poemsonthemove.com.
·By email: PotM@guernseyliteraryfestival.com .
·By post: Poems on the Move 2024, Guernsey Literary Festival, PO Box 174, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK,GY1 3LG.
Fees·Entries are £4 per poem or 3 poems for £10.
·Fees are not refundable.
·Young People’s Poetry: Aged 11-17, entries FREE
Rules·Entries must be no longer than 14 lines and must be typed and fit on a single A4 page.
·Please do not write your name or age on the same sheet as your poems.
·Enter each poem on a separate page and enclose another separate sheet with your name, address, telephone number, email address, plus the title(s) of your poems.
·Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant and must never have been published, self-published, published on any public website or broadcast, nor winning or placed in any other competition.
·Closing date for receipt of entries: February15, 2024
The prize is open to anyone except those involved in organizing the competition. Winners will be contacted by March 5, 2024. Winning poems will be shown on Guernsey buses, and 9 of these poems will become part of the Poems on the Move exhibition, for no less than six months.
1. What should entrants do?A.Show their poems on the bus. | B.Deliver their poems in person. |
C.Start entering after February 15, 2024. | D.Have the poems typed as requested. |
A.They should be original. |
B.They must be over 14 lines. |
C.They should be around two pages long. |
D.They must be published works on any site. |
A.A young man aged 16. | B.A poet involved in the competition. |
C.A writer organizing the competition. | D.A teacher writing a poem. |
3 . With the rapid development, the city of Chongqing is becoming more and more attractive to outsiders, including foreigners. For 26-year-old Moldovan Gabriela Cojocaru, who has the Chinese nickname Li Xiaoxiao, Chongqing is the beginning of a dream.
In September 2014, Xiaoxiao, who has studied ethnic dance and ballet since childhood, graduated from the Moldovan National Dance Academy, and several classmates joined her on a trip to China. However, she did not know any Chinese or even English. She made many friends from China, which gradually solved her obstacles in language communication and made herself better adapted to life in China.
“I think as a foreigner, first you have to learn Chinese,” she said. “Then you can go to better understand the culture and the Chinese people.” But after learning what she thought was Chinese, she discovered that the language she had spent two years learning is actually the Chongqing dialect. Such is her delivery that even a Chongqing local would be hard to tell that she is a foreigner by just hearing her voice. As Xiaoxiao thought Chongqing dialect was standard Chinese, she took considerable efforts to be good at it. This “mistake” has turned out to be a lucky strike.
But she is more interested in doing something that helps the two countries understand each other. As such, she introduced Chinese food or Chongqing food, and stories about China to her friends in Moldova. She plans to introduce the history and specialties of Moldova, such as Moldo van wine, to the Chinese. She hopes to let more people know that this country actually has a rich history of more than 5,000 years of wine-making.
“I’d love to do it,” she said. “I will continue to strengthen the culture of the two countries and hope that the two countries will become better and better.”
1. Why does Xiaoxiao make Chinese friends?A.To study more about ethnic dance. |
B.To appreciate more about new cultures. |
C.To learn more local dialects. |
D.To communicate with others more easily. |
A.Dialect. | B.Ballet. | C.Dream. | D.Mistake. |
A.Cautious and smart. | B.Humorous and creative. |
C.Friendly and optimistic. | D.Hardworking and responsible. |
A.In a biography. | B.In a culture magazine. |
C.In a history book. | D.In a novel. |
4 . One afternoon in late September, little Zhang Feng sat down with his school friends and read out a poem he had just written:
In the eyes of a frog,
Big and small,
Wherever they fall,
But me, too,
I see those seas.
It was a rainy day, and the children had been
As soon as he
It is raining.
Ordinary raindrops fall on the ground,
But the naughty(调皮的) ones slip off the wall,
Into my soul.
“You must be a naughty raindrop,” one boy joked, and they
The children are members of a poetry club
These young poets,
Liang Yawen, the poetry club’s
The teacher thinks that poetry is like a
A.Clouds | B.Raindrops | C.Waves | D.Oceans |
A.sheltering | B.planning | C.cleaning | D.arguing |
A.created | B.recalled | C.written | D.inspired |
A.finished | B.avoided | C.started | D.imagined |
A.easily | B.eagerly | C.secretly | D.gradually |
A.engaged in | B.gave off | C.burst into | D.joined in |
A.discovered | B.established | C.exposed | D.involved |
A.students | B.teachers | C.parents | D.players |
A.therefore | B.instead | C.moreover | D.however |
A.folded | B.translated | C.collected | D.poured |
A.applicant | B.member | C.fellow | D.tutor |
A.angry | B.happy | C.excited | D.lonely |
A.unwilling | B.proud | C.ready | D.ambitious |
A.outcomes | B.courage | C.emotions | D.confidence |
A.grey | B.cool | C.bright | D.natural |
5 . The Amazon Rainforest, often called the “lungs of the Earth”, has always mesmerized me with its biodiversity (生物多样性) and local tribes (部落). When I had the chance to join a research expedition, I took it, excited about the adventure ahead. I didn’t know it would be a great experience.
The journey into the rainforest was tough, such as the dense leaves, endless rain and the sound of insects and animals. However, the beauty of the rainforest was amazing.
One of the most exciting parts of the trip was meeting a local tribe. Their way of life, so connected to nature, was different from our urban lives. Learning about their customs and understanding their relationship with the rainforest was a special experience. It made me realize how separated from nature we have become in the technological advancement.
The trip was not without challenges. Walking in the forest, dealing with the bad weather and dealing with the fear of the unknown tested our willpower. However, every challenge we overcame brought a sense of achievement and strengthened our team bond. It taught me the importance of teamwork and adaptability.
As we left the rainforest, I recalled the impact the trip had on me. It was not just an adventure but a journey of self-discovery.
My trip to the Amazon rainforest was a meaningful experience. It was a journey that pushed my boundaries(边界) taught me valuable lessons and left me with unforgettable memories. It was not just a trip, but an exploration of the unknown and a reminder of our responsibility towards our planet. The adventure may have ended, but the journey continues, as I carry the lessons and memories with me, influencing my life and choices.
1. Which of the following best explains “mesmerized” underlined in paragraph 1?A.Puzzled. | B.Moved. | C.Attracted. | D.Defeated. |
A.Exciting. | B.Close. | C.Relaxing. | D.Separated. |
A.It’s dangerous and meaningless. | B.It’s fanny but unbearable. |
C.It’s important and interesting. | D.It’s challenging but worthwhile. |
A.The meaning of the trip. | B.The experience of the trip. |
C.The memory of the trip. | D.The purpose of the trip. |
6 . I have been afraid of heights for as long as I can remember. When I was 11, my school built a leadership training center that had various challenges. The most
One day my teacher asked me, “Are you going to try?” I
I climbed up and when I got to the top, I was in shock and couldn’t move. Seeing this, my teacher
When I finally reached the ground, I heard two boys
Over the next two weeks, I did all sorts of things to
I learned so much during that time. The most important thing was that sometimes situations are
So, always keep dreaming and don’t let your
A.difficult | B.interesting | C.important | D.useful |
A.wall | B.tree | C.ladder | D.rock |
A.deal with | B.jump off | C.rely on | D.hurry down |
A.consider | B.examine | C.adopt | D.attempt |
A.put | B.laughed | C.called | D.kicked |
A.Therefore | B.Instead | C.Anyway | D.Moreover |
A.suggested | B.announced | C.required | D.agreed |
A.branch | B.stage | C.shore | D.edge |
A.teasing | B.asking | C.praising | D.blaming |
A.act | B.try | C.show | D.slide |
A.assess | B.please | C.calm | D.prepare |
A.aware | B.afraid | C.proud | D.serious |
A.frightening | B.different | C.strange | D.dangerous |
A.exercise | B.knowledge | C.success | D.independence |
A.anger | B.confusion | C.failures | D.fears |
7 . Cloud computing is set to change how people communicate,work and learn.But do you know it may also affect how you are hired for a job in the future?
It was once more common for people to find jobs advertised in the newspaper and then physically send applications to organizations. Now we primarily look online using job sites and apply for those jobs using cloud recruitment (招聘) services.
However, many new technologies, with the help of artificial intelligence(AI),are changing recruitment and the way we communicate with those holding the key to our dream jobs.
AI recruitment technology, such as ENGAGE Talent, is making it easier for recruiters to find potential employees by analyzing networking sites, like LinkedIn, for appropriate candidates. Primarily based on keywords, circumstance changes or current company performance, it can find candidates that haven’t clearly expressed an interest in changing jobs. Helen Poitevin, research director of IT research firm Gartner, stated, “This method of finding a passive candidate is the subject of a lot of investment and innovation today.”
Another innovation designed to help recruiters is AI assistants, similar to Apple’s Siri. CNN reported that graduates in the future might have to be overseen by a virtual assistant before getting a real interview for highly competitive graduate programs.
Companies such as Hire Vue have already developed software that plays prerecorded questions for candidates and analyzes their responses for different factors, including grammar, facial expressions and tones. It can then produce a result that defines the candidate’s qualities and recommends whether they should be considered.
The US graduate Sarah Ali has been through eight Hire Vue interviews. She told CNN, “Once I understood the AI interview process, I started thinking of it as a game and how I could optimize (优化) myself.”
This interview process has yet become the mainstream outside the US, but with the power of cloud computing, how long will it be before this tech is used worldwide?
1. According to the passage, how did people commonly find a job?A.By using cloud recruitment services. |
B.By submitting an online application form. |
C.By searching for information on the Internet. |
D.By reading job advertisements in the newspaper. |
A.ENGAGE Talent is currently the only form of it. |
B.Helen Poitevin didn’t think it was an innovative investment. |
C.It is designed to help recruiters to find appropriate employees. |
D.It can leave out the candidates greatly interested in changing jobs. |
A.To show some companies have developed software for AI recruitment. |
B.To show AI assistants have been widely adopted outside the US. |
C.To explain how to optimize oneself. |
D.To show Sarah knew well about the AI interview process. |
8 . The Best Space Museums
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | WashingtonHousing 60, 000 air and space collections, the museum enables visitors to learn about the rich history of aviation by viewing the first successful aircraft—the 1903 Wright Flyer—and everything that came next. From pilot uniforms to NASA spacesuits, engines and equipment, you’ll find it all at this museum.
National Museum of the U. S. Air Force | DaytonIf your main interests lie in military aviation, this museum will have everything you’ve ever wanted to see. It features exhibits on World War II, the Korean War, the Southeast Asia War and the Cold War. They’ve also got a Missile Gallery as well as a Space Gallery where visitors can walk inside a full-size reproduction of a NASA shuttle.
U. S. Space and Rocket Center |HuntsvilleSpace fans know this museum to be the site of the original Space Camp, including the film by the same name, but there’s plenty more to see here. The Center has a number of exhibits both indoors and out and many play areas for younger kids. 3D movies and live science shows add to the appeal. Most impressively, it is totally free to visitors.
Pima Air& Space Museum | TucsonThe privately funded museum has been in operation for over 40 years and has over 300historic aircraft on display. You’ll also find several exhibits that range from seaplanes and aircraft carriers to paper airplanes and women in flight. One of the biggest draws, though, is its extensive “boneyard”, a collection of over 4,000 U. S. government and military aircraft that are either being recycled or regenerated.
1. What feature distinguishes National Museum of the U. S. Air Force from the others?A.It organizes space camps every year. |
B.It has a shuttle of the same size as a real one. |
C.It has a history of 40 years. |
D.It charges a small entrance fee. |
A.Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. |
B.National Museum of the U. S. Air Force. |
C.U. S. Space and Rocket Center. |
D.Pima Air & Space Museum. |
A.An introduction to some museums. |
B.A family outing guide. |
C.A travel event brochure. |
D.A commercial ad. |
9 . Small amounts of exercise could have a great effect on happiness.
According to a new review of research about good moods and physical activities, people who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day tend to be more cheerful than those who never exercise. And any type of exercise may be helpful.
A number of past studies have noted that physically active people have much lower risks of developing depression and anxiety than people who rarely move.
Fewer past studies explored links between physical activity and upbeat emotions, especially in people who already were psychologically healthy, and those studies often looked at a single age group or type of exercise.
So for the new review, the Michigan researchers found, exercise was strongly linked to happiness. The type of exercise did not seem to matter. Some happy people walked or jogged. Others practiced yoga-style posing and stretching. And the amount of exercise needed to influence happiness was slight. In several studies, people who worked out only once or twice a week said they felt much happier than those who never exercised. In other studies, 10 minutes a day of physical activity was linked with happy moods.
But because most of the studies in this review were observational, it is not possible yet to establish whether exercise directly causes changes in happiness or if the two just happen to occur together often. In that case, exercise would not have helped to make people happy; rather, their happiness would have helped to make them exercisers
1. Who is the least happy, according to the passage?A.People who work out once a week. |
B.People who only run for ten minutes a day. |
C.People who never exercise. |
D.People who practice yoga-style posing. |
A.The links between physical activities and happy emotion. |
B.The relationship between exercise and depression. |
C.Exercise can cause anxiety. |
D.Exercise can never affect our moods. |
A.Jogging. |
B.Yoga. |
C.Walking. |
D.Any exercise. |
A.Study whether exercise directly changes happiness. |
B.Show the reasons for happiness. |
C.Tell people how to exercise. |
D.Recommend some forms of exercise. |
10 . One day when I was 5, my mother scolded me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my rice. When angrily opening the screen door with my foot, I kicked back a 12-inch part of the lower left-hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no remorse, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.
Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have scolded my child and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have given him a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door broken, creating an opening.
For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen door, it would constantly make me think about my mistake. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who had done it. For years, every time I saw a fly in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not teach. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not get mad so easily.
1. What does the underlined word “remorse” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A.Regret. | B.Hurt. | C.Joy. | D.Notice. |
A.They gave him a spanking. | B.They left the screen door unrepaired. |
C.They scolded him for what he had done. | D.They told him how expensive it was. |
A.He can hide his anger in front of others. | B.He can have better control of himself. |
C.He will never go against his parents’ will. | D.He will never make such mistakes in the future. |
A.Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior. |
B.Parents are the best teachers of their children. |
C.What is the best way to become a more patient person? |
D.Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people. |