There is a story from many years ago of a primary school teacher. Her name was Mrs. Thompson. And as she stood in front of the 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same.
But that was impossible because there in the front row, slumped (萎靡不振) in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard.
Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didn’t play well with the other children, his clothes were messy and constantly needed a bath. And, Teddy could be unpleasant.
It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in making his papers with a red pen, making bold Xs and then putting a “F” at the top of his papers. At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to relieve each child’s past records and she put Teddy’s off until last.
However, when she relieved his file, she was surprised, Teddy’s first grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners. . . he is a joy to be around.”
His second grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates. But he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness (绝症) and life at home must be a struggle.”
His third grade teacher wrote, “His mother’s death has been hard on him. He tried to do his best but his father doesn’t show much interest in him, and his home life will be in trouble.”
Teddy’s fourth grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is withdrawn and doesn’t show much interest in school. He doesn’t have many friends and sometimes sleeps in class.”
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful paper and tied with pretty ribbons, except for Teddy’s. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag.
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Mrs. Thompson opened it in the middle of the other presents.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Microsoft-backed OpenAI is developing software capable of generating minute-long videos based on text prompts (提示), the company announced on Thursday.
The software, named “Sora” after the Japanese word for “sky,” is currently available for red teaming (红队测试),
“Sora is able
In addition
The video generation software follows OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot, which
Sora is still a work-in-progress, with the company
OpenAI also mentioned that they are developing tools to determine whether a video is generated by Sora.
The new tool is not yet
3 . Kelly Roundtree was playing darts (飞镖) with his daughter on the balcony of his lakeside home on Aug. 1 when he heard calls for help coming from the other side of Stansbury Lake.
At first, Roundtree said he thought it might be children playing, but after another
He then
Officials say the paralyzed (瘫痪的) woman had rolled into the lake while
“911 had already been
While officials are
| A．dance | B．laughter | C．cry | D．sleep |
| A．wrong | B．interesting | C．missing | D．huge |
| A．detected | B．noticed | C．heard | D．sensed |
| A．decision | B．confusion | C．expansion | D．hesitation |
| A．jumped into | B．moved into | C．stepped into | D．skipped into |
| A．walked | B．drove | C．cycled | D．flew |
| A．invited | B．ordered | C．expected | D．directed |
| A．belted | B．addicted | C．locked | D．absorbed |
| A．roughly | B．softly | C．barely | D．visually |
| A．hand | B．head | C．heart | D．hair |
| A．treated | B．ignored | C．suspected | D．informed |
| A．story | B．novel | C．legend | D．trend |
| A．dizzily | B．happily | C．safely | D．humbly |
| A．appointing | B．recognizing | C．selecting | D．criticizing |
| A．office | B．rank | C．position | D．habitat |
4 . Fremont, Calif. , is the happiest city in the United States, according to a new WalletHub survey. There is no one way to define happiness or what causes it, but WalletHub researchers determined that people in the Bay Area city are content, in part, because of income.
According to the survey, about 80 percent of Fremont residents (居民) have an annual household income of over $75, 000—the most out of the 182 largest cities in the country. A landmark 2010 study found that increased income is linked to happiness up to a point—$ 75, 000 a year.
“A person living in poverty is, on average, less happy than a person who: makes enough money to pay the bills, have adequate health care, save a little, and take the occasional vacation,” said Matthew Joseph, an associate professor at Duquesne University. “And those in the top 1 percent are, on average, likely a good bit happier than the first person in poverty but only slightly happier (if at all) compared to the second person.”
However, another 2021 study contradicts (相矛盾) that study's findings, showing that people continue to report being happier even if their income climbs past this number.
Fremont residents also report high rates of life satisfaction and low rates of depression, the survey found. Most people in the city also, on average, have lived for a long time.
Another factor contributing to Fremont's happiness level is the city's. low separation and divorce rate—8. 9 percent, which is the lowest in the country.
Fremont residents also seem to be taking care of themselves psychologically (心理上) , according to the survey, since it has the lowest share of adults reporting 14 or more mentally unhealthy days in the past month.
1. What do the numbers in Paragraph 2 show?| A．Fremont residents are the happiest in the world. |
| B．There is no link between income and happiness. |
| C．80% of Fremont residents earn less than $75, 000 annually. |
| D．Fremont has the highest income among large cities in the country. |
| A．More money equals more happiness. |
| B．The top 1% are much happier than the poor. |
| C．Rich people are a lot healthier than the poor. |
| D．Economic security leads to more happiness than poverty. |
| A．High income. | B．Long life. |
| C．Low divorce rate. | D．Low separation rate. |
| A．To describe. | B．To entertain. | C．To inform. | D．To advertise. |
5 . People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (糖尿病) compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
While previous studies have found a link between red meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk, this study, which analyzed a large number of type 2 diabetes cases among participants being followed for an extended period of years, adds a greater level of certainty about the association.
Type 2 diabetes rates are increasing rapidly in the U.S. and worldwide. The disease is not only a serious burden, but also a major risk factor for kidney disease, cancer, and dementia.
For this study, the researchers analyzed health data from 216,695 participants from the Nurses' Health Study, and Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Diet was assessed with food frequency questionnaires every two to four years, for up to 36 years. During this time, more than 22,000 participants developed type 2 diabetes.
The researchers found that consumption of red meat, including processed and unprocessed red meat, was strongly associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Participants who ate the most red meat had a 62% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who ate the least. Every additional daily serving of processed red meat was associated with a 46% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes and every additional daily serving of unprocessed red meat was associated with a 24% greater risk.
The researchers also assessed the potential effects of substituting one daily serving of red meat for another protein source. They found that substituting with a serving of nuts was associated with a 30% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and substituting with a serving of dairy products was associated with a 22% lower risk.
In addition to health benefits, substituting red meat for healthy plant protein sources would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions: and climate change, and provide other environmental benefits, according to the researchers.
1. What sets the new study apart from previous research?| A．Different focus areas. | B．Scientists from Harvard. |
| C．Unique research methods and findings. | D．More participants and longer follow-up period: |
| A．By describing the research process. | B．By presenting the data of health risk. |
| C．By providing background information. | D．By comparing different kinds of meat. |
| A．Adding. | B．Decreasing. | C．Swapping. | D．Ignoring. |
| A．A medical journal. | B．A cook book. |
| C．A science fiction. | D．A fashion magazine. |
6 . The Best Hidden Beaches in the UK
Nanjizal Beach, Cornwall
Due to its remote location, stunning Nanjizal Beach is usually very quiet. You can reach it by walking along a pretty coastal path from Porthgwarra. The beach has caves to explore and an old watermill to see. It takes about 30 minutes to walk there from Porthgwarra, but it's worth it. The water is shallow and turquoise (蓝绿色的), perfect for a swim. You can bring your dog too because dogs are welcome here all year round.
Rhu Point, Scotland
Rhu Point in Scotland has beautiful white sand and blue water. It’s an isolated beach that you can get to by walking. If the weather is good, you can see great views of the Cuillin on Skye. There are rock pools to look in, and you can find shells on the shore. Keep an eye out for birds and marine animals like sea otters. It’s a lovely place to go for a holiday.
Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight
Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight is a cute little fishing cove. You can get there by taking a ferry. It has colorful beach huts and sandy beaches. You can watch fishermen and explore rock pools. There are also nice walks nearby with beautiful views. If you walk to Ventnor, you’ll find shops and restaurants. It’s a nice place for a family holiday.
Bamburgh Beach, Northumbria
Bamburgh Beach in Northumbria is famous for its big castle. The beach is long and sandy, perfect for walks and playing in the sand. It’s also good for surfing if you like that. You can see rare birds and seals there. There are also rock pools and sand dunes to explore. It's a nice place to visit if you like nature and history.
1. What do Nanjizal Beach and Rhu Point have in common?| A．Both are dog-friendly. | B．Both are located in remote areas. |
| C．Both feature beautiful white water. | D．Both have numerous caves to explore. |
| A．Nanjizal Beach. | B．Rhu Point. |
| C．Bamburgh Beach. | D．Steephill Cove. |
| A．It is suitable for walks. | B．It is accessible only by ferry. |
| C．It has a large building to explore. | D．It offers rock pools to appreciate. |
7 . Eric knew he was in trouble. His
In 2010, a
Eric was
Peety needed to be
It wasn’t just the walks with Peety that
| A．height | B．weight | C．length | D．depth |
| A．spending | B．donating | C．contributing | D．cheating |
| A．master | B．volunteer | C．soldier | D．doctor |
| A．holding | B．gaining | C．losing | D．taking |
| A．concerned | B．amazed | C．frightened | D．annoyed |
| A．heading | B．parading | C．exploring | D．advancing |
| A．simply | B．illegally | C．officially | D．extremely |
| A．loved | B．discovered | C．met | D．taught |
| A．walked | B．fed | C．cared | D．trained |
| A．counting | B．working | C．standing | D．performing |
| A．variety | B．pack | C．source | D．diet |
| A．got off | B．gave off | C．worked out | D．made out |
| A．ruined | B．transformed | C．impressed | D．exchanged |
| A．unpleasant | B．unexpected | C．unusual | D．unhealthy |
| A．island | B．street | C．planet | D．campus |
The Jinyun shaobing, a
The snack is made of dough (面团) stuffed with various fillings—including pork, dried vegetables, sesame seeds and maltose syrup. It’s baked in a barrel-shaped oven at high temperature until the crust (外皮) is crisp and golden.
The snack has been passed down for more than 650 years in Jinyun. It
Jinyun shaobing is not only a delicacy for locals and
The local government has
By the end of 2022, the Jinyun shaobing industry had generated a total output value of 3.02 billion yuan,
It had opened more than 8,000 stores across China and in 16 countries and regions—including the United States, Italy, Spain, Australia and in the United Arab Emirates.
Many years ago, when I was just a child, my family struggled to make ends meet. Despite our financial difficulties, I sought out ways to earn a little pocket money by offering my assistance to our neighbors.
One cold day, I knocked on the door of an elderly woman’s house and kindly asked if she needed help to clean her yard. Surprised by my presence, she looked at me with kind eyes and asked why I wasn’t in school. I shyly pointed to my worn-out coat, unable to stay warm on the freezing cold day. Touched by my situation, she allowed me to work in her yard.
As I worked hard in the yard, the lady watched quietly, sometimes giving me a kind smile. When I finished, she looked at the tidy yard and said gently, “You’ve worked really well today, but you should be in school. Promise me you’ll go back.” Then, she took out a jar of money and told me to take what I needed.
I was grateful and took enough to fix my old coat and buy some food. I kept my promise and went back to see her, sharing my school progress. Each time, she welcomed me warmly, checking my report card with interest. Whenever there was an “A”, she’d be proud and reward me with money and tasty treats.
Even though my family faced tough times, I treasured the moments with the kind lady. Her kindness and support motivated me to do well in school and in life.
I studied even harder, knowing that only through education could I change my life and that of my family. The kind lady gave me strength, urging me forward.
My efforts finally paid off. After graduating from high school, I earned an opportunity to attend a prestigious (知名的) university. Upon graduating from college, I landed a well-paid job that I enjoyed. Our family’s financial situation greatly improved as a result, and I had the means to give back to the community that once helped me. I would never forget the kind lady who gave me a chance when I needed it most.
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One day, I was walking past a gift shop.
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2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My Favourite Novel
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