1 . Over the years, I never thought of my father as being very emotional. He never was,
On November 9th, 1990, I received
A few days after Thanksgiving I was able to call my wife. She told me that my father said his usual Thanksgiving prayer (祷告). But this time he
Eight months later, when I returned home from
Ever since that day, my
A.at most | B.at least | C.at all | D.at first |
A.confident | B.responsibility | C.pride | D.satisfaction |
A.word | B.sentence | C.warning | D.wisdom |
A.amazed | B.confused | C.satisfied | D.worried |
A.quarrelled | B.argued | C.talked | D.discussed |
A.added | B.affected | C.approved | D.attracted |
A.over | B.down | C.beyond | D.under |
A.observe | B.notice | C.watch | D.look |
A.fights | B.serves | C.supports | D.saves |
A.surprisingly | B.fortunately | C.safely | D.dangerously |
A.war | B.setting | C.spot | D.work |
A.up | B.under | C.through | D.straight |
A.friendship | B.relationship | C.partnership | D.membership |
A.bright | B.blank | C.deep | D.smart |
A.Along | B.Also | C.So | D.Neither |
2 . From self-driving cars to carebots (care+robots) for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a potential threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses.
“The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces,” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific.
A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence.
The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already destroys more jobs than it creates.
But the report states: “Losing occupations does not necessarily mean losing jobs — just changing what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research.
“The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies,” it states.
A report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create,” according to Aaron Smith, the report's co-author.
“Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change,” Microsoft's Jonathan Grudin told researchers.
1. We can infer from the text that in the future ________.A.people will face many difficulties |
B.people will take up more creative jobs |
C.artificial intelligence will threaten people's lives |
D.most jobs will be done in traditional workplaces |
A.people won't necessarily lose jobs |
B.big companies will face fewer challenges |
C.small companies will win against big companies |
D.most people will become interested in technology |
A.Mixed. | B.Worried. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Optimistic. |
A.there will be enough jobs for people |
B.things will change a lot in a few years |
C.many people will become unemployed |
D.technology will totally change future jobs |
3 . Taking a trip to a bank's ATM machine is usually a common affair. But for Jose Nunez Romaniz, his
The 19-year-old college student was making a
When he arrived, Jose noticed a plastic bag on the ground filled with cash, which turned out to be $ 135,000. “When I first saw it, I was very
Thinking that it was the biggest amount of money ever found and
A.plan | B.experiment | C.visit | D.show |
A.regret | B.forget | C.imagine | D.recall |
A.purchase | B.bargain | C.wish | D.note |
A.full | B.clear | C.inaccurate | D.low |
A.offer | B.promise | C.profit | D.discovery |
A.shocked | B.amused | C.excited | D.frightened |
A.help | B.seat | C.collect | D.challenge |
A.cautiously | B.accidentally | C.deliberately | D.nervously |
A.equipped | B.charged | C.armed | D.tasked |
A.returned | B.saved | C.lost | D.exchanged |
A.confidence | B.honesty | C.bravery | D.dignity |
A.call for | B.turn down | C.wait for | D.apply for |
A.encouragement | B.celebration | C.gift | D.reward |
A.bitterly | B.excitedly | C.surprisingly | D.worriedly |
A.proud | B.sure | C.aware | D.confident |
4 . 4 Popular Places to Go This Winter
Harbin, China
China Harbin’s winter is for the brave ones—the average temperature is 1.8°F- but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the world’s largest winter festivals. 2021 marks the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January-March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
Lyon, France
Paris may be called The City of Light,but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France’s third-largest city. That’s when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置)that transform the city’s streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix-Rousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25).
Lima, Peru
Peru’s capital Lima is home to the world’s highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour.Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you’ll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.
Vermont, US
Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding, Many resorts (度假胜地)have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low-energy models.These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.
1. What similarities do the first two places have?A.They are decorated with lights. | B.They offer snow sculptures. |
C.They have three-day festivals. | D.They are extremely cold. |
A.Harbin. | B.Lyon. | C.Lima. | D.Vermont. |
A.Skiing and snowboarding. | B.A longer winter. |
C.Cooking schools. | D.Updated equipment. |
5 . How to Feel Connected
It's easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in today's fast-paced world.
Consider why you feel disconnected. Knowing what is making you feel disconnected can help you choose the best ways to address it.
Interact with people in person. Technology is a great way to stay in touch, but sometimes you need to spend time with other people in person.
Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationship unless you ask the right questions. Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do. Learning this information can help to strengthen your bond.
Show your commitment to them. Simply showing up and being there for your loved ones says a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected.
Show appreciation. A simple “thank you” goes a very long way. Unfortunately, it is something that people who are close often take for granted. Telling someone you appreciate their time, love, and efforts can strengthen your bond and help you to become more connected.
A.Ask others what they need from you. |
B.Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love. |
C.Be brave to express your love. |
D.Reach out to people to schedule a time to get together. |
E.Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong. |
F.Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively. |
G.You can have a gift delivered to friends on special occasions. |
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7 . Barbara McClintock was one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. She made important discoveries about genes and chromosomes(染色体).
Barbara McClintock was born in 1902 in Hartford, Connecticut. Her family moved to the Brooklyn area of New York City in 1908. Barbara was an active child with interests in sports and music. She also developed an interest in science.
She studied science at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Barbara was among a small number of undergraduate students to receive training in genetics in 1921. Years later, she noted that few college students wanted to study genetics.
Barbara McClintock decided to study botany, the scientific study of plants, at Cornell University. She completed her undergraduate studies in 1923. McClintock decided to continue her education at Cornell. She completed the master’s degree in 1925. Two years later, she finished all her requirements for the doctorate degree.
McClintock stayed at Cornell after she completed her education. She taught students botany. The 1930s was not a good time to be a young scientist in the United States. The country was in the middle of the great economic depression. Millions of Americans were unemployed. Male scientists were offered jobs. But female geneticists were not much in demand.
An old friend from Cornell, Marcus Rhoades, invited McClintock to spend the summer of 1941 working at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. It is a research center on Long Island, near New York City. McClintock started a temporary job with the genetics department. A short time later, she accepted a perpetual position in the laboratory and got continual incomes. This gave her the freedom to continue her research without repeatedly asking for financial aid.
By the 1970s, her discoveries had had an effect on everything from genetic engineering to cancer research. McClintock won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for her discovery of the ability of genes to change positions on chromosomes. She was the first American woman to win an unshared Nobel Prize.
1. When did McClintock get a doctorate degree?A.In 1921. | B.In 1923. | C.In 1925. | D.In 1927 |
A.male scientists were in great demand |
B.male scientists were out of work |
C.female geneticists were not in demand at all |
D.young female scientists might have trouble finding a job |
A.A permanent position in the laboratory. |
B.A temporary job in the genetics department. |
C.A job as a botany teacher. |
D.A job to research cancer. |
A.Because she received a degree in genes and chromosomes. |
B.Because she contributed to genetic engineering and cancer research. |
C.Because she made important discoveries about genes and chromosomes. |
D.Because she was the first American woman who studied genes and chromosomes. |
8 . Scientists in England are using two selfdirected water vehicles to explore the animal and plant life of the Celtic Sea.
The Celtic Sea is a body of water off the southern coast of Ireland. The area is known for its unusual sea life. Scientists want to know why sea creatures are so attracted to this part of the Atlantic Ocean.
One of the research vehicles is powered by batteries (电池). It collects information for the National Oceanography Center in Southampton, England, and the World Wildlife Fund. The vehicle’s low energy requirements permit it to stay floating on water for up to 30 days. Reports of what it finds in the Celtic Sea are sent by satellite.
Stephen Woodward is an engineer who helped design the vehicle. He says the vehicle has equipment that can discover small organisms called zooplankton (浮游动物) and fish. He adds that other sensing equipment measures water currents and other features of sea life. The vehicle also creates a map of the sea.
Another vehicle is powered by the sun and the wind.It can stay floating on water for months. The robotic vehicle sends information about the socalled biodiversity hotspots. A biodiversity hotspot is an area of an ocean that has a lot of plant and animal life activity.
Lavinia Suberg is one of the scientists studying the Celtic Sea. She says productive ocean areas, like the Celtic Sea, attract zooplankton. The zooplankton then attracts fish. She adds that areas with a large increase of fish often attract sea mammals and birds.
Using these robotic ocean vehicles greatly reduces the cost of exploring the sea with manned laboratories. Scientists can spend more time analyzing the collected information. They say the research will give them a better understanding of the needs of the Celtic Sea for future management and protection.
1. Why do the British scientists explore the Celtic Sea?A.To study the geography of the sea. | B.To learn why the sea is rich in sea life. |
C.To test their selfdirected water vehicles. | D.To learn about the sea creatures in the sea. |
A.are controlled directly by humans | B.work depending on the map of the sea |
C.can send the information back directly | D.can keep floating on water for a long time |
A.are afraid of living alone | B.mainly feed on zooplankton |
C.like to live in warm ocean areas | D.are especially interested in fish |
A.The aim of sea exploration. | B.The cost of exploring the sea. |
C.The importance of the water vehicles. | D.Ways to deal with the collected information. |
Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to in different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said
Walter John was a 20-year-old college student from Homewood, Alabama. As a young man in college far away from home, he didn’t have much money. He had to work part-time to cover his living costs.
Recently he gave up his part-time job in the fast-food business and found a new one at a home-moving company called Bellhops. The pay for his new job was higher, and John gained more flexibility with his hours, which allowed him to focus on his studies a bit more. He wanted to do everything he could to secure this new employment opportunity, so he thought he had to try his best to make sure that everything would go well on his first day!
But sometimes, life hits you unexpectedly. A day before John began his new job, his car broke down! With little money to his name, he couldn’t have his car repaired at the garage. None of his friends were able to take him to work. What was worse, the public transportation was not running at his working time. If he took a taxi, it would cost him half his salary.
Therefore, he decided to walk to the company.
In order to get there by six in the morning, he thought that the safest way would be to leave at midnight. John even challenged himself to arrive there one hour earlier. Even though it seemed like such a far walk, John knew he was fit enough to do it. This was challenging, but John knew it was possible.
He grabbed his wallet and his phone and left his apartment. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he realized that walking alone in the dark at midnight can be dangerous. Moreover, he had to walk through a large wood as well as many blocks of the city. Therefore, he went back to take a bat (球棒) and a kitchen knife for safety purposes. In case a wild animal or some bad person attacked him, at least he would have something for protection.
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Finally John started his long walk.
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At that time, a car was drawing closer.
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