Chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers have been
As an alternative, some farmers
Some people would prefer
2 . 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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China’s Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST)
According to CAS, the WFST boasts an optical telescope of 2.5 meters in diameter and a 765-million-pixel camera, equipping it
The Andromeda Galaxy is
5 . Courtney Rich is a mother of two, whose journey through the Big Cottonwood Marathon was a familiar marathoner’s battle. Her
Then, from the sidelines
As Avery
The onlookers
As they approached the finish line, the crowd’s applause grew louder, and Avery’s mother’s tiredness began to
A.independance | B.courage | C.image | D.attraction |
A.assistant | B.principle | C.determination | D.reputation |
A.escaped | B.stretched | C.returned | D.emerged |
A.disappointedly | B.instantly | C.regretfully | D.proudly |
A.relieved | B.amused | C.worn | D.excited |
A.reached | B.congratulated | C.challenged | D.moved |
A.limited | B.significant | C.responsible | D.complicated |
A.meant | B.missed | C.differed | D.repeated |
A.chose | B.comforted | C.recognized | D.cheered |
A.search | B.display | C.demand | D.condition |
A.realize | B.predict | C.hope | D.explain |
A.treat | B.visit | C.help | D.respect |
A.practice | B.explore | C.match | D.provide |
A.take over | B.flood in | C.die away | D.blow up |
A.victorious | B.similar | C.painful | D.plain |
6 . Different photoreceptors (视细胞) in the eyes can affect how we see the world around us. Animals including bees and some birds can see ultraviolet light (紫外线) that human eyes cannot see. By reconstructing the colors that we know animals can see, scientists can learn more about how they communicate and find their position. Getting an accurate view of what animals are seeing has been a challenge, but a camera system developed by scientists at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom and George Mason University in Virginia could help ecologists and filmmakers create videos that closely copy the colors that different animals see in their natural environments.
The camera system builds on the current technique called spectrophotometry. By using this technique, images are taken at specific wavelength ranges that are typically beyond what humans can see. However, using the method can be time-consuming, produce false colors, require specific lighting conditions, and can’t always capture (拍摄) something that is moving. To overcome some of these limitations, the team developed a camera and software system that captures animal-view videos of moving objects under natural lighting conditions.
One of the cameras records videos in four different color channels at the same time: blue, green, red, and UV. That data is then processed into perceptual units using a popular programming language called Python. This generates a more accurate video of how animals see those colors. The team tested this new system against the traditional spectrophotometry methods and their new system predicted the perceived colors with an accuracy of over 92 percent. “Our project was quite involved, and we had many surprises along the way,” says Daniel Hanley, a leading researcher. “The most surprising thing that we discovered was how much clouds can impact an observed color. We didn’t tend to notice these shifts, but they were notable.”
“We plan to apply the camera system as broadly as possible. Currently, we are exploring a range of applications,” says Hanley. “Our hope is that through community engagement our designs can improve and we will gather many novel observations about colors in nature.”
1. For what do researchers study animal vision?A.To try out the newly-developed camera system. | B.To improve the animals’ natural environments. |
C.To see the effect of ultraviolet light on animals. | D.To understand animal communication more effectively. |
A.It changes the way colors look. | B.It requires no specific lighting conditions. |
C.It allows users to capture smaller objects. | D.It can transform images in different wavelength ranges. |
A.The new system is rather accurate. | B.Clouds will affect how animals see the world. |
C.Animals are more sensitive to colors than humans. | D.The camera can record videos in four color channels. |
A.The Strange Ways That Animals See the World |
B.Researchers Study the Development of Animal Vision |
C.New Camera System Reveals World Through Animals’ Eyes |
D.Some Animals See World That’s Completely Invisible to Our Eyes |
7 . Most Popular Activities Are on the Way
Northern Lights Chase
The Northern Lights are famously difficult to find, so ensure you maximize your chances of seeing them with this guided tour. Your guide will take you to the best destination for viewing the light on the evening of your tour and help you figure out your camera settings so that you can take great images of them.
$108. 07 per adult
Duration: 6—7 hours
Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Experience
Get a glance at the lifestyle of the Lappish people with this adventure and food experience from Rovaniemi. With a local guide, you’ll speed to a frozen lake in the forest by snowmobile, then try your hand at Arctic fishing. Finish up by huddling around a bonfire in the snow to prepare and eat a traditional barbecue with Lappish bread, salmon, pork sausage, marshmallows and hot blueberry juice.
$169. 95 per adult
Duration: 4h 30m
Lapland Husky Sled Safari from Tromso
Go dog-sledding (雪橇) through Norway’s great winter landscape on a half-day husky safari (观兽旅行) from Tromso. Ride in a great dogsled across Breivikeidet, and learn about dog mushing from your guide. A thermal suit is provided to keep you warm. After your ride, have time to pet the dogs at the farm, and enjoy a hot drink and snacks.
$230. 21 per adult
Duration: 7h
Cliffs of Moher Tour
The Cliffs of Moher are located in Burren on the Wild Atlantic Way, a winding coastal road notoriously difficult to navigate (导航). Spend less time reading maps and more time enjoying the scenery on a stress-free tour from Dublin. An experienced driver navigates the roads safely and a guide transports you to the best viewing spots you may have missed if exploring independently.
$87. 33 per adult
Duration: 13h
1. Which tour should visitors choose to know about the life of the Lappish people?A.Cliffs of Moher Tour. | B.Northern Lights Chase. |
C.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Experience. | D.Lapland Husky Sled Safari from Tromso. |
A.$216. 14. | B.$339. 9. | C.$174. 66. | D.$230. 21. |
A.They are outdoor activities. | B.They are more or less dangerous. |
C.They are friendly to families with kids. | D.They are activities special to snowy weather. |
1. What did Charles I do with ice cream?
A.He passed a law for it. | B.He improved the recipe. | C.He created a festival for it. |
A.An English woman. | B.A New Jersey woman. | C.A Frenchwoman. |
A.The varieties of ice cream. | B.The flavour of ice cream. | C.The development of ice cream. |
1. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike?
A.Her father. | B.Her aunt. | C.Her brother. |
A.She was too tired to move on. | B.A photographer appeared suddenly. | C.The road conditions were terrible. |
A.Having enough sleep. |
B.Taking a lot of exercise. |
C.Keeping the bike in good condition. |
A.Interviewer and interviewee. | B.Employer and employee. | C.Trainer and trainee. |
1. What does the man want to deliver?
A.Some books. | B.Some brochures. | C.Some DVDs. |
A.Two days. | B.Three days. | C.Five days. |
A.By airmail. | B.By Air Sure. | C.By International Signed For. |