1 . Family quest brings joy and tears
Li Yong reunites with his family in Liyang, Jiangsu, on Dec 31, 2023.
When Li Yong took the train to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, more than 1,500 kilometers away from his hometown — Liyang, Jiangsu province, he was just 2 years old. He was among about 3,000 children from the southern China, who were adopted by herdsmen in the late 1950s, when the country was
Over the past six
Although
On Dec 31, Li finally reunited with his mother, 97-year-old Shi Bamei, in a village in Liyang. Bursting into tears of
“With the support and cooperation between the police and
A.hit | B.covered | C.reserved | D.damaged |
A.weeks | B.years | C.decades | D.months |
A.roots | B.possibilities | C.relatives | D.stories |
A.quickly | B.frequently | C.hardly | D.gradually |
A.put up with | B.came up with | C.kept up with | D.caught up with |
A.Instead | B.Therefore | C.However | D.Otherwise |
A.inspiring | B.appealing | C.alarming | D.challenging |
A.with regard to | B.due to | C.according to | D.as to |
A.turning | B.ending | C.following | D.coming |
A.patience | B.assistance | C.appliance | D.guidance |
A.identified | B.informed | C.warned | D.noticed |
A.depression | B.fear | C.joy | D.surprise |
A.criticizing | B.forgiving | C.apologizing | D.complaining |
A.volunteer | B.villager | C.attendant | D.worker |
A.struggle | B.campaign | C.hope | D.determination |
Mary waited anxiously for her turn in the empty dressing room. Never had she been so nervous before. This competition was of vital importance to her comeback. “If I can win today,” she said to herself, “I can dance on the national stage next month.” Three months ago, her left arm was seriously injured in a car accident. After the medical treatment, she began to recover slowly. She practiced over and over again in order to regain her dancing skills.
“Hi, Mary,” in rushed her friend Jessica. “How is your arm? Is it going to influence your performance?”
“I guess it can be tolerated for I am to win the match.” said Mary with a determined look.
“Admirable! But I hear that a girl called Linda is really gifted and strong. She can be your real well-matched competitor. Come on!”
After Jessica left, Mary decided to practice her most difficult spin (旋转). “If I don’t try harder. I won’t grasp this chance.” She thought. But her arm began to hurt, making her worried. “Mary, what makes you think you have a chance tonight?” she said to herself. After the pain was gone, she continued to warm up.
A slim girl hurried in and put down an equipment bag on the chair. Then, she took out her dance dress quickly and put it on skillfully. Seeing Mary, she smiled politely and said “Hi, I’m Linda. I am the next one!” Mary nodded in reply but felt uncomfortable. “This is just my competitor. Because of her, I may lose tonight.” Her mind was wandering when Linda let out a scream, “Oh, God, I can’t find my music tape!” Linda searched her bag but in vain. “It may be missing on the way.” With these words, she then rushed out.
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Suddenly, Mary caught sight of a black box under the chair where Linda put her bags.
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After watching Lindas excellent performance, Mary stepped onto the stage.
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The recent hit in China is all about Harbin, Helongjiang. Numerous netizens have expressed their longing for this northern ice city, declaring
Among those highlights, the journey of 11 kids from Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has melted hearts across the Internet. Fondly (深情地)
This study tour, under the spotlight of the entire Internet,
4 . Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old student from Virginia, has created a cheap soap that could potentially help fight skin cancer, which earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist and a $25,000 cash prize after his innovation won first place in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 10, 2023.
At age 4, Heman moved to America from Ethiopia, where he always saw people constantly working under the hot sun. While he considered ideas for the competition, it struck him that so many people in his hometown were unaware of the risk of sun exposure. The recollections fueled his decision to focus his research on skin cancer.
In June 2023, he was selected as a top-ten finalist and paired with 3M product engineering specialist Deborah Isabelle to develop and test a physical prototype (原型) of his idea. It took the pair four months of trial and error to create “Skin Cancer Treating Soap” (SCTS). The bar contains chemicals that restore the body’s dendritic cells (树突细胞) killed by cancer cells. Once reconstructed, dendritic cells, the body’s first line of defense against cancer and infections, are capable of fighting against cancer cells. SCTS, which costs just 50 cents a bar, still has to undergo clinical trials. The process could take over five years.
While similar methods are available for skin cancer treatments, his solution is a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. Though the product is very promising on paper, studies would have to be carried out to test its efficiency in the real world.
“I applied for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge because I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world,” Bekele said. “I have always been interested in biology and technology, and this challenge gave me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas. The opportunity to work with 3M experts and show my project to judges was an exciting prospect (前景). I am passionate about finding sustainable solutions to global problems, and I hope to inspire others to do the same.”
1. What inspired Heman’s idea for the invention?A.Folk tales. | B.Childhood memories. |
C.Working experiences. | D.Medical observations. |
A.It minimizes solar radiation. | B.It reactivates destroyed cells. |
C.It kills cancer cells directly. | D.It removes viruses from the skin. |
A.Its making process. | B.Its working method. |
C.Its advantage. | D.Its development. |
A.Innovative and ambitious. | B.Inspiring and tolerant. |
C.Sensitive and accessible. | D.Energetic and thoughtful. |
5 . The world's first restaurant operated by robots has attracted plenty of diners after it officially started service in Zhujiang New Town in this Guangdong provincial capital on Monday. The restaurant, which only serves Guangdong Shunde cuisine, allows robots to cook, deliver food, place orders for diners and handle most of the work in the restaurant.
“The robot chefs can actually compete with famous chefs from Shunde, which is known for its delicious dishes at home and abroad,” said a diner surnamed Chen. Chen and his friends praised the delicious food cooked by the robots after they tasted fried vegetables, steamed fish and braised pigeon in the restaurant on Monday. A local Shunde cuisine chef surnamed Ma Huiliang said he gave the fried vegetables cooked by the robot 90 out of 100 points. But Ma said he never worries that robots would replace chefs in the future. “On the contrary, it is a liberating opportunity for chefs when robots can cook,” he said. “Chefs can focus their work on innovation and research for new food to better inherit and develop Chinese cuisine when robots can cook.” Ma added.
Qiu Mi, assistant president of Country Garden Group, which runs the restaurant, said the restaurant now has 46 different kinds of robots that can do almost all the work of the restaurant, including welcoming clients, frying dishes, mixing wines, making dessert, cooking rice, operating a cloud rail system and delivering food.
And all the diners can see how their food is being cooked by robots in the kitchen, which is separated by transparent glass walls from the dining hall, Qiu said. The restaurant combines new and high technology with traditional Chinese cuisine, Qiu added.
1. What's the main idea of Paragraph 2?A.Robots probably take chefs’ place in the future. |
B.Dishes cooked by robots and chefs are equally tasty |
C.The high efficiency and quality of the dishes by robots. |
D.People's various views about robots’ influence on chefs. |
A.Disapproving. | B.Doubtful. | C.Supportive. | D.Worried. |
A.Mixed wines made by robots. |
B.Cuisines from different regions. |
C.Appreciating the cooking process. |
D.Robots’ food delivery and welcome. |
A.Robots are on the way to take the place of chefs. |
B.Chinese diners have a close encouter with robots. |
C.A newly-combined cusine draws diners’ attention. |
D.World's first robot-operated resturant opens in China. |
6 . Zong Qinghou, the founder and chairman of Hangzhou Wahaha Group, China passed away on Sunday at the age of 79. As one of the most respected representatives of China’s first generation of entrepreneurs (企业家) since the country embarked on reform and opening-up in 1978, Zong’s down-to-earth style and innovative spirit greatly impressed the public.
Born in 1945 in Suqian, Jiangsu province, Zong took over a small grocery store at a school in Hangzhou in 1987. In 1989, he founded Hangzhou Wahaha Nutritional Food Factory. In 1996, Zong launched Wahaha AD calcium milk, which became a great hit with Chinese consumers. The company’s products now cover more than 200 categories, including purified water, milk and yogurt drinks, carbonated drinks, fruit and vegetable juice, tea and coffee drinks, with its sales revenue reaching 51.2 billion yuan in 2022. It has nearly 30,000 employees and 8l production bases nationwide. Zong was ranked as the country’s richest person in 2010, 2012 and 2013 by business magazine Forbes.
However, Zong led a simple life, and it was common to see him dressed in a white shirt and black cloth shoes. He once said, “I am an ordinary person, but luckily I was born in such an era (时代).” He said that Wahaha would not exist without reform and opening-up. He said that Chinese entrepreneurs should fulfill their social responsibilities, and create wealth for the people, adding that they should create more employment opportunities and participate in public welfare activities, contributing to the country’s economic and social development.
Moreover, Zong attached great importance to technological innovation to ensure the quality and diversity (多样性) of Wahaha’s products in a highly competitive market, and provide strong impetus to the company’s sustainable growth. It is widely acknowledged that Zong’s management philosophy has set an example for the development of China’s private economy.
1. What does the underlined word “categories” mean?A.Sorts. | B.Sources. | C.Lines. | D.Fields. |
A.Wahaha AD calcium milk gained great popularity worldwide. |
B.Zong firmly believes he is an extraordinary and fortunate man. |
C.Zong extremely values the quality and diverity of Wahaha’s products |
D.Wahah’s success only resulted from Zong’s devotion and intelligence. |
A.simple and responsible. | B.devoted and creative. |
C.competitive and ordinary. | D.modest and independent |
A.A guideline. | B.A menu. | C.A brochure. | D.A website. |
7 . Hong Kong is one of the most expensive cities in the world, with its delicious food and big luxury (奢侈的) shopping malls. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the city without stretching your wallet. With good planning, you can enjoy many things in Hong Kong for free.
1. Go gallery hopping and marvel at beautiful artworks.Hong Kong is home to plenty of independent art galleries that exhibit works from various artists around the world. While galleries are spread across the city, we argue that the best place to go gallery hopping is around Central and Sheung Wan.
2. Get up-close with nature at one of the scenic hiking routes.Hong Kong is filled with thick greenery, mountains, and amazing natural landscapes. So, go hiking at any of the scenic routes the city has. For hiking beginners, the Peak trail is among the easiest and in the end, you’ll be treated to epic views of Victoria Harbour.
3. Step back in time at the traditional villagesHong Kong’s traditional villages have been serving as a time machine to showcase Hong Kong’s past. Among the best-reserved villages is Tsang Tai Uk. The original brick, timber, and granite materials are still well-maintained within the walls.
1. Who may find the Peak trail most appealing?A.Science fans. | B.Outdoor lovers. |
C.Water sports followers. | D.Gallery goers. |
A.Central and Sheung Wan | B.The Peak trail |
C.Tsang Tai UK | D.Dragon’s Back |
A.Travelers lacking experience. |
B.Travelers on a tight budget. |
C.Travelers into remote areas. |
D.Travelers seeking local cuisine. |
The celebrations of Chinese New Year, also
The Chinese New Year’s Eve meal is the most important dinner of the year.
There are also some families that hire (雇用) a professional chef to come cook at home. Chefs are often busy running from one home
Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration and each day, many families take turns to hold celebrations among homes of
9 . There is no doubt that when you receive a compliment, you feel good and when you receive a criticism, you feel upset and want to refuse it.
You shouldn’t be surprised by your reaction to the negative comment, as it’s human’s survival mechanism to avoid being criticized. Clearly, we don’t want to be seen as failures, so we’d rather shut our eyes and cover our ears than have to take any criticisms from others.
Imagine you’re learning to play the guitar, and you have just done your first public performance. Your teacher says, “You did well,” which may not be as useful in helping you improve your performance skills as “Your timing needs some work.” So I believe that criticisms are better than compliments.
No one would argue that healthy nutrition is a bad thing. However, too much food or drink — no matter how healthy they may be — can make us ill. Too many compliments take us away from our original enthusiasm of enjoying an activity. We start doing the activity only for the sake of receiving self-satisfying praise. Without the expectation of praise, our enthusiasm to complete things begins to be lost.
Launched in 2010, Microsoft KIN only lasted on the market for 48 days. It was very obvious that most 15 to 30-year-olds preferred Androids, BlackBerrys and iPhones to the Microsoft KIN. If criticism and feedback from the target group had been received while the phone was in development, Microsoft KIN could have avoided the huge embarrassment and its final failure.
Just to be clear, I’m talking about constructive criticism, which I like to think of as “healthy criticism”. The right kind of criticism is honest feedback that will benefit you. Feedback forces you to reconsider your actions and the way you work. If you use constructive criticism wisely, it can guide you away from bad practices, giving you support and courage to move forward to be a better person in the future.
1. What can we learn about compliment and criticism in Paragraph 1?A.People’s response to them. | B.People’s ways to express them. |
C.People’s understanding of them. | D.People’s different opinions on them. |
A.More annoyed. | B.More satisfied. | C.Less worried. | D.Less interested. |
A.To encourage growth. | B.To develop intelligence. |
C.To avoid embarrassment. | D.To reduce enthusiasm. |
A.Criticisms are better than compliments. |
B.Constructive criticism contributes to better future. |
C.Honest feedback comes from healthy criticism. |
D.Enough enthusiasm is vital for further development. |
10 . A study published Tuesday in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin & Review found that words expressing angry feelings sound alike in several unrelated languages. They’re less likely than other words to include the sounds L, R, W or Y. And more friendly versions of such words often have these sounds added. The finding suggests that certain rules may link the world’s languages, no matter how different they are.
Ryan McKay, co-author of the paper, happened to discover that some of the English curses (诅咒语) seem to have something in common; They’re often short and include the sounds B, P, T or K. Then Dr. McKay teamed up with his colleague Shiri Lev-Ari to learn whether these rules went beyond English.
During the experiment, they asked fluent speakers of Arabic, Korean, German and Spanish to list the worst words they could think of. Once they’d made a list of each language’s most commonly used curses, the researchers compared these with neutral (中性的) words from the same language. To their surprise, the rules still apply.
Next, the scientists asked the same people to listen to pairs of invented words, such as “yog” and “tsog” and guess which word in each pair was a curse. The subjects were more likely to guess that words without L, R. W and Y, such as “tsog”, were curses. Finally, the researchers looked through the dictionary for English curses and their cleaned-up versions. Once again, the cleaned-up versions included more of the sounds L, R, W and Y.
“Most 20th-century language scientists held that any word could have any meaning,” said Dr. McKay. “With curses, though, the sounds themselves seem to carry meaning. This can shape and change our understanding of how languages are formed.”
“It is the first time for researchers to study curses across languages and the finding is very interesting,” said Benjamin Bergen, a language scientist at the University of California, who was not involved in the study. “But it is just another case of what’s called sound symbolism in the language study: A word sounds like what it means.”
1. Which word is most probably not a leaned-up curse according to the text?A.Rucy. |
B.Buk |
C.Yayad. |
D.Walawah. |
A.Applying their study to more unrelated languages. |
B.Studying the neutral words and curses side by side. |
C.Asking people to listen to pairs of non-existing words. |
D.Comparing English curses with their friendly versions. |
A.The study method is really unscientific. |
B.It will change our understanding in a way. |
C.It is not a totally new discovery at all. |
D.The selected languages are too limited. |
A.To introduce a newly published study. |
B.To prove the unique rules in English. |
C.To tell another way of memorizing words. |
D.To show how to use more friendly curses. |