1 . Why Traveling Is Essential for Personal Growth
There’s something about traveling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.
Giving you confidence
Traveling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.
Redefining your comfort zone
It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.
Taking risks and facing challenges
While traveling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Traveling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.
A.Appreciating the present moment |
B.Connecting with different cultures |
C.Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished |
D.But traveling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures |
E.We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations |
F.As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are |
G.But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences |
2 . Felicia Jackson was certified in CPR, but that didn’t stop her from drawing a blank in the face of a real-life crisis. When her son stopped breathing in the back seat of her car, she froze in panic. Thankfully, her husband remained calm and was able to save their child. However, Felicia was shaken to find that, with all her years of medical experience, she wasn’t able to respond to her son’s emergency under pressure.
This unpleasant situation inspired Felicia to come up with a simple tool to make performing CPR easier, especially in high-risk situation. She created the CPR Wrap, a pocket-sized packaging device that can be laid over the body of the victim to show where the rescuer should put their hands and mouth. Not only does the product provide helpful instructions, but it also includes a face shield (挡板) and a one-way breathing barrier. This cuts down on the transfer of germs while performing mouth-to-mouth.
“Even people experienced in CPR can forget their training in stressful situations,” reads the description on the product’s website. “CPR Wrap makes it possible for those individuals to effectively perform CPR at a moment’s notice.”
Although that CPR Wrap was launched in 2017, one video on the TikTok account has recently gone viral. In the video, Felicia shows viewers the simple process of using her product to perform CPR. She adds that it’s “so easy a child could do it.” The brand now boasts over 100,000 followers and 2 million likes.
Felicia Jackson is the inventor, founder, and CEO of CPR Wrap. Her son’s near-death experience inspired her to become the entrepreneur (企业家) she is today. After receiving her A.A.S in Physical Therapy in 2018, she continued to pursue education. She graduated from Launch of Chattanooga Entrepreneurial Academy in 2020 and established the Colab Accelerator Program in 2021. She and her husband now have three children. Felicia hopes to pass on her entrepreneurial spirit to her children so they may one day start businesses of their own.
1. How did Felicia feel about her reaction to her son’s near-death experience?A.It’s touching. | B.It’s convincing. |
C.It’s shocking. | D.It’s irresponsible. |
A.To establish her own business. |
B.To help others be prepared for emergency. |
C.To improve professionals’ first aid skills. |
D.To rescue her son in a high-risk situation. |
A.Cheap and flexible. | B.Attractive and accurate. |
C.Eco-friendly and simple. | D.Portable and user-friendly. |
A.Felicia’s achievements. | B.Felicia’s hope for children. |
C.Felicia’s early experience. | D.Felicia’s son’s impact on her. |
The Huangmei Opera piece On Sun Mountain
The story takes place on Sun Mountain,
This Huangmei Opera
It is part of a program of Anhui’s finest plays, which runs from November to next January.
4 . With spring approaching, a foot of snow that had fallen rapidly melt. The runoff from the hills had filled the rivers and formed little
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Sometimes we all do good things in this life only to get dirty water. When this happens just remember that the real reason you do good is because of the
A.steps | B.sculptures | C.ponds | D.footprints |
A.walking | B.driving | C.riding | D.running |
A.standing | B.hanging | C.sitting | D.lying |
A.emerge | B.skip | C.stop | D.check |
A.open | B.break | C.expand | D.examine |
A.Thankfully | B.Generally | C.Surprisingly | D.Hopefully |
A.position | B.order | C.rank | D.time |
A.conflict | B.injury | C.breakthrough | D.emission |
A.got out of | B.pulled over | C.slowed down | D.put away |
A.shorter | B.happier | C.heavier | D.easier |
A.observe | B.leave | C.release | D.move |
A.ashamed | B.depressed | C.relieved | D.relaxed |
A.politely | B.quickly | C.precisely | D.carefully |
A.reliable | B.angry | C.pleasant | D.sensitive |
A.kindness | B.curiosity | C.anxiety | D.regret |
5 . While so many birds visit our leafy garden every year, it’s the pair of tawny frogmouths (茶色夜鹰) that have been returning for years to
Last summer the frogmouth family, parents and two babies, was
At first the birds seemed to enjoy the rain and moved out along the branch, fluffing up (抖开) their feathers to
Through the flashes of lightning, we watched in
When I look up at the pair of tawny frogmouths who continue to
A.monitor | B.save | C.raise | D.teach |
A.painful | B.risky | C.simple | D.serious |
A.happily | B.nervously | C.hungrily | D.bravely |
A.avoiding | B.enjoying | C.expecting | D.following |
A.chance | B.hope | C.reporting | D.warning |
A.light | B.heavy | C.freezing | D.seasonal |
A.pay attention to | B.keep track of | C.get rid of | D.take advantage of |
A.late | B.slow | C.sudden | D.perfect |
A.attractive | B.unsafe | C.hiding | D.unimportant |
A.amazement | B.horror | C.embarrassment | D.regret |
A.remove | B.distract | C.protect | D.separate |
A.quietly | B.away | C.back | D.sleepily |
A.visit | B.decorate | C.approach | D.clean |
A.restless | B.devoted | C.shy | D.determined |
A.proud | B.lucky | C.demanding | D.wise |
A first-of-its-kind elevated steel pedestrian walkway system
The project forms part of a larger redevelopment of the area, which also saw
The walkway consists of six basic deck components
The walkway has a consistent 1:16 gradient (坡度), which enables barrier-free access along its entire length. This was an important
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This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, join the United Nations in celebrating under the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”.
The world is facing many crises,
If current trends continue, more than 342 million women will
Policymakers must also value, recognize, and account for the vital contribution women make
Investing in women and championing gender equality boosts a future
9 . More than 200 people were killed and 900 others injured in a major accident Friday evening involving three trains in the eastern Indian state of Odisha, officials said on Saturday.
At least 233 people
According to officials, the Coromandel Express, which runs from Kolkata to Chennai, hit the Yashwantpur-Howrah Express, which derailed (脱轨). A cargo train was also said to be
Officials said the
All the health facilities nearby were
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
A.recovered | B.died | C.attended | D.failed |
A.content | B.course | C.accident | D.position |
A.pleasant | B.proud | C.likely | D.similar |
A.involved | B.visited | C.interested | D.required |
A.solution | B.impact | C.expression | D.struggle |
A.lucky | B.large | C.words | D.severe |
A.cloning | B.saving | C.raising | D.causing |
A.belief | B.trapped | C.luck | D.concern |
A.Undoubtedly | B.Gradually | C.Immediately | D.Secretly |
A.spot | B.location | C.station | D.hospital |
A.besides | B.also | C.however | D.therefore |
A.put on | B.put up | C.put out | D.put off |
A.admitted | B.addicted | C.devoted | D.applied |
A.reward | B.persuade | C.expressed | D.inspire |
A.motto | B.remark | C.lesson | D.loss |
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