1 . Not all heroes wear capes(斗篷) and Steve Montelongo proved the statement. While he doesn’t consider himself a hero, he has saved the lives of three people during the last two decades.
The 80-year-old man was in the right place at the right time, when he pulled a man out of his sinking car after he had accidentally driven into a river. Montelongo jumped to the man’s help without any hesitation(犹豫) or regard to his own health.
The accident happened while the elderly man was taking his granddaughter home after a dentist’s appointment. They had stopped at a traffic light when the girl saw the car fall into the river. Montelongo got out of his car to check out the scene and instantly noticed that water had begun rushing into the vehicle of the trapped driver. He walked into the river and managed to open the automobile’s back door, which fortunately was unlocked. As the water began to rush into the car faster, the 80-year-old managed to pull the 62-year-old Jack Swarts from the car by his shirt.
He later said in an interview—“I don’t consider myself a hero. I was just a man that got put in the right place at the right time”—words from a genuine modern-day good person.
This, however, wasn’t Montelongo’s only act of heroism. Nearly 20 years ago, he helped two of his neighbors get to safety as their house was caught in a fire. He was 62 years old at the time and had to kick open his neighbor’s front door to pull out 80-year-old Kathirne Mattox and 79-year-old Wayne Maxwell. During the rescue, Montelongo suffered chest pains and had to be hospitalized but made a quick recovery (恢复). He was awarded the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission medal for this bravery and act of heroism.
1. What does the underlined part in paragraph 1 mean?A.Heroes like special clothes. | B.Everyone wants to be a hero. |
C.Heroes deserve to be praised. | D.Ordinary people can be heroes. |
A.By managing to start the car. | B.By pulling him out of the car. |
C.By clearing the car of water. | D.By giving him first aid treatment. |
A.He is modest. | B.He is brave. |
C.He is responsible. | D.He is clever. |
A.A hero is a man of confidence. |
B.Care is an important part of courage. |
C.For what they ought to do, such a person is brave. |
D.The most terrible enemy is the lack of strong faith. |
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3 . Do you have any travel plans in the near future? Or are you looking for the safest place to travel? If your answer is yes, this travel guide will provide some places you can visit. In this guide, we will discuss their culture, food, and other things you should expect.
New Zealand
New Zealand has proven to be the world’s safest place to travel after Iceland and it is known for its wonderful dishes such as Fish and Chips, Hokey Pokey ice cream, etc. Whangarei Falls is a 26.3-metre high waterfall with a beautiful view that makes it one of the most photogenic waterfalls.
Belize
A visit to Belize would give you experiences such as world-class diving, explorations of jungles, etc. When you are in Belize, you should try the following foods: Rice and Beans, Tamales, Stewed Chicken, Fry Jacks and lots more. Belize is known for Mayan ruins and caves and jungle adventures, and it is also known as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”.
Greenland
Greenland is said to be a place where you do not have to worry about crime, so you need not worry too much about your safety. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, and it is the world’s largest island. Major tourist offers in Greenland include trips on hiking, tours on dog sledding, watching icebergs, etc.
Tunisia
Tunisia is said to be one of the most visited African countries. Some attractive places include its great capital city Tunis, the beach resorts of Mahdia and Kasbah Square in Tunis. Tunisia is popular for its beaches which have pocket-friendly expensive items. Tunisians are always willing to help. Some of the delicious dishes that Tunisians enjoy include Tabouna Bread, Tajine Maadnous, Tunisian Meat Dishes, etc.
1. What can visitors enjoy in New Zealand?A.Mayan ruins. |
B.Golden beaches. |
C.The beautiful waterfall. |
D.Jungle adventures. |
A.New Zealand. | B.Tunisia. |
C.Greenland. | D.Belize. |
A.Tunisians are both warm and friendly. |
B.It’s famous for its delicious dishes. |
C.Tunis is the world’s largest port city. |
D.It offers first-class hiking experiences. |
Chinese silk is well known all over the world. It is considered as
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6 . One in four children who are feeling sad or anxious hide mental health difficulties from their parents, research shows.
BBC Children in Ned surveyed 2,502 young people aged 11 to 18, whose replies suggested that one in three regularly felt anxious or worried about their future. One in four said that they regularly felt the need to hide negative feelings, while one in three said they did not feel comfortable asking for help about feelings and emotions. One in four said they had not talked to someone they trusted about their mental health in the past six months.
Researchers also surveyed 2,500 parents, with half saying that there was insufficient support available for children struggling with’ mental health. One in six said they were not confident in recognizing signs of poor mental health in their child. Simon Antrobus, president of BBC Children in Need, said, “Some feelings of anxiety can be hidden, so empathizing (共情) with them and letting them know that you understand why they feel the way they do can make a real difference to a child’s health and can help prevent mental health problems from becoming serious.”
Meanwhile a survey of 3,014 adults by the mental health charity, Mind, suggested that the rising expenses of living is making people stressed. Half of participants said that their mental health was being negatively affected by the financial impact of the expenses of living- Sarah Hughes, Mind chief executive, said, “The uncertainty of watching as our costs rise can be difficult to bear and having so much to deal with can affect our mental health. Despite this, looking after our mental health is often last on our list.”
1. What can be learned from the survey on young people in paragraph 2?A.Most of them have anxiety about their future. |
B.One in four found it difficult to trust their parents. |
C.One third felt the need to ask for help with their problems. |
D.A quarter of them regularly felt it necessary to hide negative feelings. |
A.Place children’s needs first. | B.Recognize their own struggles. |
C.Show understanding to children. | D.Study the reasons for children’s problems. |
A.We are supposed to cut down our living expenses. |
B.Mental health has been attached much attention to. |
C.Almost every adult has experienced financial difficulties. |
D.There is a link between high living costs and mental health. |
A.To introduce a mental health charity. |
B.To discuss the causes of negative feelings. |
C.To encourage studies on children’s mental health. |
D.To present research findings of mental health issues. |
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8 . In the world of digital health, Silicon Valley-based Mindstrong stands out. It has a remarkable team and tens of millions of funding. It also has a fascinating idea-its app, based on mental functioning research, can help detect troubling mental health patterns by collecting data on person’s smartphone usage-how quickly they type, for instance.
The company’s app collects information about how people are typing and runs it through a machine learning algorithm (计算程序) to determine which data can predict their emotional state. The idea is to use that data to establish a “normal” pattern-so it can be compared with someone’s typing habits on any given day. If the habits change, slower or more anxious than normal, the app can warn a health care provider.
The promise of this technology has made Mindstrong incredibly popular since it was launched last year; already more than a dozen counties in California have agreed to apply the company’s app to patients. Does the app live up to its promise? There’s no way to tell. Almost no one outside the company has any idea whether it works, leading some experts to wonder if the technology is ready for the real world. “I wouldn’t waste all that time and money in the wild until they get sure that some of those things are as specific as they hope they are,” said Rosalind Picard, a researcher at MIT Media Lab, who is familiar with Mindstrongs work.
“It has passed the gold-standard clinical tests for depression and anxiety,” said Dr. Paul Dagum, the company’s founder. “We’re confident, and we’re already seeing some really exciting results.” Mindstrong officials said that among their most encouraging results is that its app can even predict how a person will feel next week, kind of like a weather app for your mood. “For a clinician(临床医生) or someone looking after a patient, they know that it could be very, very powerful,” Dagum said.
1. What can Mindstrong’s app do?A.Improve its users’ mental health. | B.Get its users to type more quickly. |
C.Discover its users’ mental state. | D.Work out the causes of its users’ trouble. |
A.The ways of collecting data. | B.The app’s working principle. |
C.The analysis of typing habits. | D.The development of the app. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Positive. | C.Uncaring. | D.Defensive. |
A.The app has a powerful effect on anxiety. |
B.The app can also predict weather conditions. |
C.Care providers could be supporters of the app. |
D.Doctors benefit more from the app than their patients. |
9 . “Time flies. Youth fades; treasure each moment of your life,” accompanied by guitar and drums, the Band for One, made up of five people, sang the lyrics soulfully during a performance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on November 7.
Behind the band, there was a picture of a young man named Philip Hancock shown on the screen. And he is the reason they were all there. Hancock was a 27-year-old Australian who taught English in Chongqing. When he died in 2018 due to complications from diabetes, his parents followed his wishes and donated his organs with the help of the Red Cross Society of China’s Chongqing branch.
“I’m Philip’s liver”; “I’m Philip’s kidney”; “I’m Philip’s eyes.” The five people — a real estate salesperson, a famer, a former truck driver and two doctors introduced themselves onstage. They are the ones who received Philip’s organs.
Last year, Chen Xianjun, former truck driver, knew from Red Cross officials that Philip loved music and dreamed of having his own band one day. Chen and the other four recipients instantly decided to form a band in memory of Philip.
Since they had no music experience, they had to start from scratch. From learning the guitar to mastering the maracas and taking on the drums, they took time out of their busy lives to rehearse over the past year, even during the pandemic.
“Picking up a new instrument is certainly difficult at my age, but we managed to achieve it,” said Mo Li, the 36-year- old real estate salesman. “I think Philip not only gave me a renewed life, but also some ‘musical cells’ that enable me to appreciate beautiful melodies.”
Organ donation is not only the best way to memorialize a loved one, but also a remarkable way to save the lives of others. But according to Xinhua, China faces a serious shortage of organs, with about 300,000 people waiting for organ transplant surgeries each year. But the good news is that more and more people are joining Philip.
1. Band for One was formed to .A.remember Philip |
B.celebrate their renewed life |
C.raise money for Philip’s parents |
D.raise public awareness of organ donation |
A.Successful. | B.Skillful. | C.Grateful. | D.Helpful. |
A.The pandemic once stopped their rehearsal. |
B.Mo Li was 36 years old when he joined the band. |
C.The recipients are from different walks of life. |
D.About 300,000 people have organ transplant surgeries each year. |
A.To call on more organ donations. |
B.To let more people know what Philip did. |
C.To make the severe shortage of organs known to the public. |
D.To inform the public the importance of organ transplant surgeries. |
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