1 . As a general rule, all forms of activity lead to boredom when they are performed on a routine basis. As a matter of fact, we can see this
A.principle | B.habit | C.way | D.power |
A.confidence | B.interest | C.anxiety | D.sorrow |
A.same | B.extra | C.funny | D.expensive |
A.well-organised | B.colourfully-printed | C.newly-collected | D.half-filled |
A.broad | B.passing | C.different | D.main |
A.silently | B.impatiently | C.gladly | D.worriedly |
A.promise | B.burden | C.right | D.game |
A.courage | B.calmness | C.confusion | D.excitement |
A.graduation | B.independence | C.responsibility | D.success |
A.carefully | B.eagerly | C.nervously | D.bravely |
A.required | B.obtained | C.noticed | D.discovered |
A.need | B.learn | C.start | D.plan |
A.time | B.money | C.skills | D.knowledge |
A.only | B.well | C.even | D.soon |
A.lost | B.chose | C.left | D.quit |
2 . To help you understand what 5G is, and what it means to you, we’ve put together a handy guide here.
What is 5G?
5G will use new higher radio frequencies to send out data, which are less cluttered (挤了) and carry information much faster. While these higher bands are faster, they don’t carry information as far. That’s to say, smaller multiple input and output antennas (天线) will be used—promoting both signals and capacity (容量).
Why is it better than 4G?
5G is expected to be faster than 4G, with some firms claiming it could be as much as 100 times quicker. The fastest 4G networks can deliver peak download speeds of around 300 Mbit/s.
Finally, 5G will have a larger capacity, meaning networks will be able to deal with several apps at once. Generally, this should mean that devices have a faster, more stable connection.
A.How does 5G work? |
B.How will 5G affect you? |
C.5G is also expected to have a lower latency. |
D.5G is short for “5th generation mobile network.” |
E.In comparison, 5G could offer download speeds of over 1 Gb/s. |
F.Therefore, the similarity between 5G and 4G technology is huge. |
G.This means 5G will support up to 1,000 more devices per meter than 4G. |
3 . Three days’ Dunhuang bike tour
Going on a bike is a great way to explore the natural beauty of Dunhuang. Our tour is spent riding along the country road and the edge of town where we’ll pass by country houses, farmland and vineyards (葡萄园) to show you the beauty of the little oasis (绿洲) in the desert.
Day 1
Meals: none. Accommodation (住宿): in Dunhuang. You will be picked up at the train station and moved to the hotel once you arrive in Dunhuang. Free for the rest of the day. Dunhuang is located on the western end of Hexi Corridor, at the meeting point of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang in the north-west of China. Known as Shazhou in ancient times, Dunhuang served as a rest stop for traders and due to its special geographical location, it was the gateway through which many religions (宗教) like Buddhism, Islam and Christianity entered China.
Day 2
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Accommodation: in Dunhuang. You need to get up and start biking early in the morning. First, we will ride 30 minutes to the Mogao Caves (10 km) and visit the biggest Buddhist art gallery of the world. After lunch, we will ride the bike to the White Horse Pagoda which is located in the countryside (12 km) and was built in 386 AD in memory of the white horse of the greatest Buddhist translator, Kumarajiva. Then we will have dinner at a local farmer’s restaurant. In the evening, we will ride the bike to the famous Singing-Sand Dunes and Yueyaquan (6 km). Finally, we will ride back to the hotel.
Day 3
Meals: breakfast. Accommodation: none. Be dropped off at the airport and call it a day.
1. What can the riders do during the tour?A.Enjoy the beauty of the countryside. |
B.Find the best way to visit Dunhuang. |
C.Have to put up with the heat in the desert. |
D.Go cycling in downtown Dunhuang. |
A.horse races | B.tourism programmes |
C.business activities | D.Buddhist arguments |
A.A person. | B.A religion. | C.A gateway. | D.A country. |
A.They hold art exhibitions. |
B.They have places for horses. |
C.They have religious backgrounds. |
D.They are tourist information centres. |
4 . What are the two different things that make humans different from other animals? One is language, and the other is music. It is true that some animals can sing. However, the songs of animals are very simple. It is also true that humans, not animals, have developed musical instruments.
Music is clearly different from language. However, people can use music to communicate with others, especially expressing their emotions. When music is combined with speech, it’s a very powerful form of communication.
If music is truly different from speech, then we should process music and language in different parts of the brain. The scientific studies have proved that it is true. For example, Vissarion Shebalin, a Russian composer, had a stroke (中风) in 1953. It injured the left side of his brain. He couldn’t speak or understand speech. However, he still could compose music until his death. On the other hand, sometimes strokes cause people to lose their musical ability, but they can still speak and understand speech.
Why does music have a strong effect on us physically and emotionally? That’s a hard question to answer. Geoffrey Miller, a researcher at a university, thinks that music and love have a strong connection. Music requires a special talent, practice and physical ability. For example, playing a musical instrument requires fine muscular control. You also need good memory to remember the notes. And playing those notes correctly suggests that your hearing is in excellent condition. Finally, when a man sings to the woman he loves, it may be a way of showing off.
However, Miller’s theory still doesn’t explain why certain combinations of sounds influence our emotions so deeply. For scientists, this is clearly an area that needs further research.
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To introduce the main topic. |
B.To show the author’s attitude. |
C.To analyse causes. |
D.To describe a process. |
A.is translated into a language |
B.is combined with speech |
C.is sung by some famous musicians |
D.is mixed with the cry of an animal |
A.he is one of the luckiest persons |
B.he is really interested in composing music |
C.the brain processes music and language separately |
D.music and language are two different things for some |
A.The effects of music on humans’ works. |
B.The studies on how music affects our works. |
C.The reasons why music affects us. |
D.The ways of using music in daily life. |
There are various kinds of theme parks with different parks for almost everything: food, culture, science,
The theme park you are probably most familiar
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Parents hold different opinions about students’ studying abroad. Wang Li, the mother of twin girls, believes that there is no need for overseas study. As far as she is
Contrary to Wang’s opinion, Zhang Yi, the father of a boy, argues that the advantages outweigh the
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9 . Change can be hard. It means a lack of certainty and predictability.
Control what you can.
Identify your fears. Our imaginations can get the best of us sometimes, and we might exaggerate the problem. Honestly evaluate the change and consider what the worst case is. Determine what specifically is making you worried.
Talk about solutions more than feelings. One of the most common myths (谬见) of coping with unwanted changes is the idea that we can “work through” our anger, fears, and frustrations by talking about them a lot.
A.Take a fair attitude. |
B.Acknowledge the change. |
C.This isn’t always the case. |
D.Look at the positives that will come out of the change. |
E.It helps to have other areas of our life follow a predictable schedule. |
F.You might realize that the worst case is not as bad as you imagined. |
G.However, change is necessary for growth and it is normal to fear what we don’t know. |
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy named Ethan in a small village. With a passion for music, Ethan was enthusiastic about playing the guitar. Every day after school, he would rush home, grab his guitar, and lose himself in the melodies (乐曲) he created.
One summer, the village was hosting a talent show, and Ethan decided to participate. However, doubts started to flood into his mind. He began comparing himself to other talented musicians and questioning his abilities. The fear of failure began to consume him.
But Ethan’s grandfather, who had always been his biggest supporter, noticed his grandson’s inner struggle. He sat down with Ethan and shared a story from his own youth.
“When I was your age, I had a dream of becoming a painter. But I was filled with self-doubt, just like you are now. I decided to seek guidance from a wise old artist in a nearby town.
The old artist listened to my worries and offered me a challenge. He asked me to paint a picture on a large canvas in front of a crowd. Overwhelmed by the challenge, I hesitated.
The wise artist smiled and told me not to focus on what others might think. He asked me to paint from my heart and pour my soul into every stroke. The beauty lies not in perfection, but in the authenticity (真实性) of one’s creation.
Encouraged by these words, I accepted the challenge. I painted with passion, letting my emotions guide my brush. Finally, a beautiful masterpiece appeared on the canvas.”
Finishing the story, Ethan’s grandfather said, “That day, I realized that success is not defined by how perfect we are or how we compare to others. It’s about embracing our unique talents, taking risks, and expressing ourselves with passion and authenticity.”
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Inspired by his grandfather’s story, Ethan decided to give the talent show his all.
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Ethan didn’t pay much attention to the surroundings until he heard the applause at the end of his performance.
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