1 . A traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to be effective at reducing complications following a heart attack after a large-scale, clinical trial. The medicine, known as tongxinluo, is made of extracts derived from seven herbs and various animals. The compound, whose name means “to open the network of the heart,” has long been used as a traditional Chinese treatment for patients who have had heart attacks and／or strokes (中风).Based on promising results in cellular (细胞的) and animal models， the State Food and Drug Administration of China approved its use for the treatment of stroke and angina pectoris—a heart condition characterized by reoccurring chest pain-in 1996.
The latest study, which has been published in JAMA, represents one of the first times that a traditional Chinese medicine has been tested in a large-scale, Western-style clinical trial.
The authors of the study, who include researchers from several Chinese universities and hospitals, in collaboration with experts from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-found that tongxinluo reduced the risk of heart attacks (known as myocardial infarctions), deaths and other major cardiovascular complications for at least a year after a first heart attack.
Matthew Saybolt, a cardiologist with the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center who was not involved in the latest study, told Newsweek that he found the latest research “compelling” after reviewing the paper. “I am not aware of any other large, well-run trials like this studying traditional Chinese medicine. This is a rarely run type of study, and I congratulate the authors for their work and publication in such a prestigious medical journal,” Saybolt said. The study involved 3,777 patients at 124 clinical centers in China who had suffered the most severe form of heart attack-known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI.
Saybolt said he also observed some weaknesses in the way the study was conducted, one of which was that the participants were entirely Chinese citizens and predominantly male. “Thus the findings may not be generalizable throughout the world or to women,” he said. “Furthermore, the patients were less frequently-compared to the United States, for example-treated with traditional proven medicine after their myocardial infarctions. Therefore, the effect of the Chinese medicine may have been enlarged, by the lack of patient exposure to proven therapies.
Further research will be needed to address these matters, and the benefits shown in this study would need to be copied in other populations before the treatment could get approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration.
1. Why did the Chinese authority approve the use of tongxinluo?| A．Because it is made of the essence from seven herbs and animals. |
| B．Because it has already been used in traditional Chinese medicine. |
| C．Because it has been published in Western-style journals and magazines. |
| D．Because it has had effective results in treating patients with heart attacks and strokes. |
| A．The authors have only worked with one university. |
| B．The research subjects are mainly Chinese male. |
| C．The American patients used the unproved medicine. |
| D．The expert Matthew Saybolt did not participate in the study. |
| A．Objective. | B．Optimistic. |
| C．Concerned. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Improvements of the study. | B．Weaknesses of the study. |
| C．Results of the study. | D．Benefits of the study. |
2 . How Gratitude Makes You Happier
Choosing to be thankful may well be an easy and accessible way to boost your happiness. We usually think of happiness as a subjective sense of well-being, a feeling of joy and satisfaction. But more than just an emotion or fleeting (短暂的) feeling, happiness also includes a deep sense of meaning, worth and purpose in life.
Research has shown gratitude has far-reaching effects on our physical health. When people are thankful, they’re more likely to exercise, eat better, and take care of their health. Much evidence points to lower stress, reduced pain and improved immune systems as a result of being thankful.
Gratitude has a strong positive impact on psychological well-being as well. It increases self-esteem, enhances positive emotions and makes us more optimistic.
Scandinavians themselves are determining their levels of happiness. They are appreciative of a functioning society where they have economic security and social institutions support everyone. Yet, there is something else. They value “moderation”, a just enoughness.
| A．Scandinavians may spend a lot of the winter in darkness. |
| B．Gratitude supports happiness in ways related to all of these. |
| C．They don’t chase happiness or work overtime for months at a time. |
| D．Gratitude is the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks. |
| E．Just like a muscle, thankfulness is something we need to exercise more often. |
| F．When we feel deep happiness, our bodies are producing all sorts of wonderful chemicals. |
| G．Even better blood pressure and positive effects on the heart have been linked to gratitude. |
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4 . The simplest form of blind box marketing is when consumers buy a package from a brand containing unknown products. In China, it’s become a huge business that is growing fast. Simple yet surprising—consumers do not know what they will get until they unpack the box, and it is “the variable reward” that brings extra fun.
However, once the initial excitement of opening a blind box is past, a consumer’s perception of its value is linked to the quality of the products inside. That can be where disappointment sets in. According to analysis by iiMedia Consulting, more than 30 per cent of consumers interviewed felt that the quality of the products did not reflect the price of the blind box.
For brands, blind boxes should be an extra chance to connect with customers rather than a means of offloading inventory (清仓). Petit H Surprise boxes were first launched by French luxury brand Hermès in 2015 to create upcycled products from surplus materials, demonstrating that the blind box concept, executed (执行) with care, has a real appeal for consumers. Hermès offers a return service for customers who are not satisfied. For fashion in particular, when sizing may be inappropriate for a blind box customer, a generous return or exchange policy is essential.
Actually, the concept of blind boxes has been around for centuries. In ancient Japan, leftover fabrics were sold randomly, with even gold woven fabrics included, which were considered symbols of luck and blessing. If that element of magic and emotional connectivity can be injected into the blind box concept, the possibilities are endless. Ivy Yu, a brand marketing consultant based in France, says that blind boxes have the potential to “widen the customer base and at the same time gain a wave of public attention.”
Whether the forecasts for growth in the blind box market turn out to be true remains to be seen, but significant numbers of Chinese consumers right now are still fascinated by the concept.
1. What probably dissatisfies blind box consumers?| A．Poor quality of products. | B．The high price of the box. |
| C．Not knowing what’s inside. | D．Not getting the desired items. |
| A．To prove the popularity of luxury blind boxes. | B．To offer a solution for the mismatched products. |
| C．To recommend a way to reuse surplus materials. | D．To show the key feature of Petit H surprise boxes. |
| A．Efforts to perfect blind box products. | B．Insight into the history of blind boxes. |
| C．Positive influence on consumer delight. | D．Improvement of blind box marketing tricks. |
| A．How to make the blind box market work well. | B．What to anticipate in a luxury brand blind box. |
| C．Where to go for a developing blind box market. | D．How to make profits from the blind box market. |
5 . Finding beautiful shells and interesting pieces of driftwood scattered in the sand is one of the joys of walking along the beach. For one beachcomber, Tracey’s finds are a little more
Back in 1997, about five million pieces of Lego (乐高积木) were
When Tracey
“It was assumed that roughly half the Lego sank and half
Now Tracey and her followers continue to
| A．lucky | B．unique | C．complex | D．advanced |
| A．lost | B．finished | C．broken | D．shown |
| A．tidy | B．odd | C．tiny | D．costly |
| A．held up | B．turned up | C．picked up | D．brought up |
| A．business | B．campaign | C．invention | D．exercise |
| A．restored | B．labeled | C．recorded | D．observed |
| A．teams | B．visitors | C．journalists | D．individuals |
| A．debt | B．touch | C．shape | D．trouble |
| A．programs | B．treasures | C．standards | D．experiments |
| A．torn | B．dropped | C．floated | D．disappeared |
| A．slightly | B．originally | C．apparently | D．temporarily |
| A．comb | B．leave | C．block | D．promote |
| A．evolve | B．separate | C．improve | D．survive |
| A．map | B．control | C．prevent | D．encourage |
| A．far | B．slowly | C．quick | D．freely |
6 . UK’s Best Long-Distance Walks
Hadrian’s Wall TrailEntire length: 83 miles
You can see the rich Roman history along the way, not just the wall itself, but also remains of important Roman forts and good museums. This walk brings you scenic variety that stretches from the modern cityscapes to the sandstone shades, and from the wasteland heights to green rural scenes.
Great Glen Way
Entire length: 73 miles
The Great Glen Way long-distance trail passes the foot of the UK’s highest mountain, follows the lakeside of Loch Ness, and crosses the Scottish Highlands. The castles scattered along the way are witness to Scotland’s past.
Coast to Coast Walk
Entire length: 192 miles
The Coast to Coast, one of Britain’s classic walking routes, was originated and described by Alfred Wainwright, author of a well-known series of mountain-walking guide books. Walk this trail for the feeling of crossing England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, and to explore the national parks of the Lake District.
Channel Island Way
Entire length: 110 miles
This long-distance walk along the islands to the south of England takes you island hopping to see well preserved WWII fortifications, rugged cliffs, quiet villages and a fantastic range of pubs. Each of the eight Channel Islands has their own separate character.
1. What is special about the Hadrian’s Wall Trail?
| A．Roman history. |
| B．Rural life. |
| C．Beautiful landscapes. |
| D．Coastal scenery. |
| A．Passing by castles. | B．Enjoying lake scenery. |
| C．Crossing highlands. | D．Lying in national parks. |
| A．Catherine, who is fond of reading. | B．Julie, who enjoys taking photos. |
| C．Andrew, who is interested in history. | D．Tommy, who likes outdoor activities |
7 . Come to China, enjoying four amazing teas
West Lake Longjing
West Lake Longjing is one of China’s famous green teas, produced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. It’s renowned for its unique appearance, aroma and taste. With a long history dating from the Tang Dynasty, Longjing tea improved over time, and was offered as a tribute (贡品) in the Qing Dynasty. West Lake Longjing tea is known for its benefits such as refreshing the mind, quenching (缓解) thirst, and reducing fats in the blood.
Enshi Yulu
Enshi Yulu is the only remaining steamed needle-shaped green tea in China, produced in Enshi, Hubei province. The dry tea resembles pine needles and has a lush green color. Its production technique dates back to the Tang Dynasty and gained fame during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enshi Yulu has a moderate selenium (硒) content and offers health benefits such as antioxidation and anticancer properties.
Pu’er
Pu’er is a unique fermented (发酵的) tea from Yunnan province classified into two types: raw and ripe Pu’er. It originated in the Tang Dynasty, but it wasn’t until the Qing Dynasty that Pu’er tea became significant trade goods. Raw Pu’er tea is initially bitter but becomes smoother and pleasant with age. Ripe Pu’er tea undergoes artificial fermentation, resulting in a rich flavor with distinctive aged aromas and sweetness.
Jasmine Tea
Typically based on green tea, jasmine tea combines the fragrance of jasmine flowers with tea leaves. It dates back to the Song Dynasty when people began mixing jasmine flowers with tea to enhance the tea’s fragrance. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it had became a tribute tea for the imperial court. Jasmine tea is particularly suitable for consumption in hot summers, helping people to cool down.
1. Which type of tea best suits patients with cancer?| A．West Lake Longjing. | B．Enshi Yulu. | C．Pu’er. | D．Jasmine Tea. |
| A．it is produced with artificial technology |
| B．the aging process allows it a rich flavour |
| C．it was supplied to the emperor as a tribute |
| D．the fermentation happens in natural states |
| A．They were available in the Tang Dynasty. |
| B．They are green teas with different aromas. |
| C．They are well-known for their medicinal value. |
| D．They developed over time before rising to fame. |
8 . Lynn Tilton lost her father as a teenager and experienced what the loss of the main income provider can do to a family. She struggled through Yale and secured a career on Wall Street. She planned to retire young once she had made enough money. But when she did, she had a dream where her father said, “This is not what I had in mind for you.” The dream gave her a vision that she needed to make her life about more than herself.
Following her intuition (直觉), Lynn founded Patriarch Partners by buying organizations on the edge of bankruptcy and turned them around, which now witnesses 700,000 employees whose jobs she had saved. The Turnaround Queen, as Lynn came to be known, is not alone. Eighty-five percent of CEOs use intuition when making decisions.
Intuition can be highly cognitive. It involves becoming an acute observer. You train your observation skills for differences from the norm in your environment. For example, noticing that a usually busy market was suddenly empty would be a sign of potential danger.
Another form of intuition is more of an emotion. After all, we often speak about intuition as something “feeling right” or “feeling off.” Kushal, a trader on Wall Street, had just entered one of the Twin Towers on September 11. Orders were given to remain in the building. There was a lot going on. Kushal didn’t have time to deliberate about what he should do, but his gut feeling told him to run. Because he followed it, he saved his life seconds before the building collapsed.
Should you always follow your instinct? Definitely. But intuition without intellect is like buying a plane without any propulsion (推动力). Before making a decision, make sure to “consult” your intuition, and analyze the complex situation along with all the other information you have.
Then how can you train yourself for intuition? Intuitive thoughts are more likely to come when your brain is in alpha-wave mode, i.e. you are not concentrating on something, nor are you so relaxed that you could fall asleep. So you can gain access to intuition through meditation, making time to be off your devices, spending time in nature and breathing.
1. Why did the author mention Lynn’s dream of her father?| A．To tell a story. | B．To recall the past. |
| C．To present a finding. | D．To introduce an idea. |
| A．Think over. | B．Look into. | C．Find out. | D．Note down. |
| A．Cognitive intuition. | B．Observation skills. |
| C．Emotional intuition. | D．Good feelings. |
| A．Features of intuition. | B．Functions of intuition. |
| C．Categories of intuition. | D．Cultivation of intuition. |
9 . Over the years, Tibetan women have driven battle tanks, operated warships and served in missile units of the People’s Liberation Army. Now, Kelsang Pedron, 23 years old, has become the first Tibetan woman to fly a fighter jet.
Born in the Xizang autonomous region, Kelsang Pedron was studying at the Beijing Tibet Middle School in 2017 when she heard that a senior student of the school had secured a place at the Air Force Aviation University to learn how to fly military aircraft. That precious information planted the seeds of what then seemed like an unattainable dream in the young girl’s mind. After all, no Tibetan woman had ever flown a military aircraft in China till then.
“Becoming an Air Force pilot is glorious and I wanted to try so that I could safeguard the motherland’s blue skies. But flying appeared to be a distant dream for me, an ordinary girl, at that time.” Kelsang Pedron said, adding that it all changed when she saw China’s first two female astronauts, Liu Yang and Wang Yaping, on television.
“I wanted to become as smart and cool as they are,” she recalled, adding that the female astronaut stories inspired her to pursue her dreams with courage and determination. Two years later, opportunity came knocking when her teacher announced that the PLA Air Force was recruiting female flight cadets (学员), and encouraged interested students to apply.
An excited Kelsang Pedron immediately turned to her parents, seeking their permission and support. “My dad said yes without hesitation. He also encouraged me to bravely give it a shot,” she said.
Kelsang Pedron passed all the tests. In August 2019, Kelsang Pedron reported at the Air Force Aviation University, becoming the first-ever Tibetan woman to start learning combat aircraft operation. “Now I have my wings,” the Tibetan woman said. “In the Tibetan language, Kelsang sometimes refers to a kind of a beautiful flower that represents the Tibetan people’s desire for happiness and luck. I will continue to train hard so I can fly above this nation to safeguard the people’s happiness and luck.”
1. What can we learn about Kelsang Pedron from the second paragraph?| A．She used to serve on a warship. | B．She enjoyed flying aircraft. |
| C．She dreamed of being a pilot. | D．She longed to study in Beijing. |
| A．Looking smart and cool. | B．Becoming a female astronaut. |
| C．Keeping the motherland safe. | D．Satisfying her parents’ expectation. |
| A．To indicate her beauty. | B．To express her resolution. |
| C．To clarify her origin. | D．To share her happiness. |
| A．Tibetan woman makes history | B．China’s First Air Force pilot |
| C．Tibetan woman stands out | D．China’s Tibetan female pilots |
10 . I recently retired from twenty-three fulfilling years as a classroom teacher. I always
One day, I was standing in the checkout line of a local grocery store when I heard a
He told me his name, and I
“Yes, ma’am. That was me. Because of how you never gave up on me, I now
I know how
| A．celebrated | B．shared | C．measured | D．achieved |
| A．predicted | B．explained | C．confirmed | D．prayed |
| A．curious | B．hesitant | C．plain | D．sweet |
| A．look up at | B．hold on to | C．catch up with | D．get away from |
| A．instantly | B．temporarily | C．secretly | D．doubtfully |
| A．anticipated | B．fancied | C．practised | D．hated |
| A．looked | B．joked | C．chatted | D．debated |
| A．music | B．reading | C．business | D．sports |
| A．refused | B．intended | C．preferred | D．promised |
| A．deny | B．believe | C．complain | D．declare |
| A．privilege | B．weaknesses | C．potential | D．questions |
| A．entertained | B．stopped | C．attracted | D．encouraged |
| A．precisely | B．powerfully | C．thoroughly | D．fearfully |
| A．former | B．courageous | C．naughty | D．troublesome |
| A．growth | B．desire | C．warmth | D．signal |
