1 . Drew Bason thought he would be a medical technician. His mom was in medicine, and he always thought he would
“I always wanted to cook.” he admitted. “I had eleven uncles and they were always
But not long after, the pandemic (疫情) began, and Drew
But Drew did not want to just
Now, Drew is working at a nearby restaurant, but he still volunteers at the church. And even though he cooks at work and as a volunteer, he still can’t get enough. “Food is
A.follow | B.join | C.major | D.check |
A.secure | B.different | C.normal | D.scientific |
A.reading | B.listening | C.singing | D.cooking |
A.Besides | B.Otherwise | C.Instead | D.Still |
A.symbol | B.prize | C.preference | D.job |
A.lost | B.limited | C.found | D.improved |
A.business | B.challenge | C.opportunity | D.attempt |
A.kept in touch with | B.broke in | C.came across | D.worried about |
A.warning | B.friend | C.meal | D.entertainment |
A.stress | B.humour | C.intention | D.strength |
A.buy | B.sell | C.borrow | D.take |
A.advertising | B.volunteering | C.competing | D.learning |
A.work | B.practice | C.acknowledgement | D.courage |
A.appreciate | B.offer | C.waste | D.protect |
A.efficient | B.enough | C.amazing | D.fashionable |
It is a special cross-country race. The competitors’ vehicles are made
According to Chen You, the science class teacher,
Although students were encouraged
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3 . Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist Frank Wilczek has been honored with this year’s Templeton Prize. The award recognizes individuals whose life’s work brings together science and spirituality.
Wilczek is known for his research into the laws of nature. In a statement, the John Templeton Foundation said his work changes “our understanding of the forces that govern our universe.” It said he used physics to address “the great questions of meaning and purpose pondered by generations of religious thinkers.”
John Templeton created the prize in 1972. It is one of the most highly valued prizes at more than $1.3 million. Past winners include Jane Goodall, Mother Teresa and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Wilczek told The Associated Press, “It’s a company I’m very glad to join in.” He added, “It’s encouragement in a direction that I’ve really only taken up in a big way quite recently… which is thinking about not just what the world is and how it came to be this way but what we should do about it.”
Over a long career, Wilczek had many successes. He won the 2004 Nobel Prize along with David J. Gross, and H. David Politzer for their 1973 research explaining the unusual properties of the strong force. Wilczek is currently a physics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Arizona State University and Stockholm University. He is also the founding director of Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s T. D. Lee Institute. He has also written several books that are informed by science but look into spiritual and philosophical questions.
Heather Dill is the Templeton Foundation president. In a statement, she said, “Like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein, he is a natural philosopher who unites a curiosity about the behavior of nature with a playful and profound philosophical mind.”
1. What is Frank Wilczek famous for?A.His long-time efforts in philosophy. | B.His study in natural science. |
C.His gains in the chemical awards. | D.His contribution in the field of art. |
A.Governed strictly. | B.Designed seriously. |
C.Considered carefully. | D.Abandoned completely. |
A.His hobbies. | B.His advantages. |
C.His expectations. | D.His achievements. |
A.To advertise a book. |
B.To introduce a great scientist. |
C.To explain the difference of two prizes. |
D.To stress the importance of science and philosophy. |
4 . For some people, nothing beats a long walk on a sandy beach. But there’s no denying that it’s not as easy or as fast to get around on the beach as it is on a road or a sidewalk. But why is it so hard to walk on sand?
The problem with sand is that it’s soft; you “sink in” at each step. This forces you to use 2.1 to 2. 7 times more energy with every step you take. Another idea is that people walk more difficultly on soft than they do on hard surfaces, a study found. The researchers compared how people walked on foam (沫) and hard surfaces by analyzing the forces under their feet and how much oxygen each person consumed. They found that walking on soft surfaces, such as sand, mud and snow, caused people to take longer steps — actions that use more energy than walking on a hard surface.
But as experienced beach walkers know, there’s a way to make it easier to walk on sand: Just add water, When sand is wet, it becomes more compact (紧密), and walking on it is more similar to walking on hard surface. In other words, it’s much easier to cross a beach by walking along the shoreline, where the waves roll in and out. This is a balance though; too much water could make the sand soft once again. If water isn’t an option, there is another way to make walking on sand easier — increasing your surface area. This could be accomplished by wearing shoes.
Although it’s more difficult, there are some good reasons to exercise on sand. The impact forces are lower on sand than on hard surface. Research suggests that walking across sand is much easier on your joints (关节) and muscles, especially compared with an unforgiving surface such as concrete (混凝土). This means sand is a better surface for helping athletes recover more quickly from workouts.
1. Why is the question raised in the first paragraph?A.To show problems. | B.To call up readers’ memories. |
C.To invite readers to answer it. | D.To draw readers’ attention to the topic. |
A.By putting on shoes. | B.By taking longer steps. |
C.By walking in the water. | D.By using special breath methods. |
A.Sand. | B.Concrete. |
C.Foam. | D.Snow. |
A.Tips for Beach Vacation | B.All Kinds of Sports on the Sand |
C.Why Is It So Hard to Walk on Sand? | D.Where Are We With the Sand Research? |
5 . Traveling with friends or family is always a fun bonding experience, and one of the best ways to do that is by taking a charter (租赁) bus.
Security and safety
When chartering a bus, you have more flexibility than renting cars or traveling by train. You’ll also have the convenience of being able to specify precisely how much space and comfort everyone in your group needs during the trip, which is essential if there are mobility issues among some members of your party.
Comfort
If you’re traveling with more than one or two people, there may be more comfortable ways to travel than staying in a car.
Convenience
There are many advantages of booking a charter bus over a rental car when traveling with a group, but the biggest one is convenience. If you book a charter bus, the bus company will pick you up at your start location, drive you to your end location, and even wait for you at any place where you want to stop.
A.Flexibility |
B.Room for personal belongings |
C.In short, the bus is your vehicle, and you can use it as you please |
D.The first reason is security when you travel with more than one person |
E.You just have to worry about having fun safely with other fellow travelers |
F.A chartered bus will give everyone in your group some much-needed comfort |
G.Here are the reasons why you should book a charter bus when traveling with a group |
6 . With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardenst (皇家花园) in China located in the center of Beijing.
Beihai Park is said to be built according to a traditional Chinese legend. The story is that once upon a time there were three magic mountains called “Penglai”, “Yingzhou” and “Fangzhang”. Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. I For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things.
It was believed that different mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architecture led to totally different effects. So from then on, almost every emperor during the succeeding dynasties would build a royal garden with one-pool-with-three-hill layout near his palace. Beihai Park was surely built after this traditional style: the water of Beihai with Zhongnanhai is the Taiye Pool; the Jade Flowery Islet, the island of the Circular City and the Xishantai Island represent the three magic mountains.
Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The large-scale rebuilding in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) generally established the present scale and pattern. In 1925, it was first opened to the public, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
It is enjoyable to walk around the various scenic areas in Beihai Park. There are many places to visit, including the Bai Ta, Five-Dragon Pavilions, Nine-Dragon Wall, Yong’an Temple and so on. There is also a classy restaurant called Fangshan Restaurant where the Empress Cixi once dined.
1. Where is Beihai Park?A.Near the ocean. | B.In the south of Zhongnanhai. |
C.To the west side of Jingshan Park. | D.In the uptown area of Beijing City. |
A.They loved to listen to stories. | B.They both pursued immortality. |
C.They were mountain-climbing lovers. | D.They were the first emperor of their dynasties. |
A.Less than 100 years old. | B.About 500 years old. |
C.About 1, 000 years old. | D.Nearly 2, 000 years old. |
A.A famous park. | B.Historical palaces. |
C.An unforgettable legend. | D.Ancient architectural styles. |
7 . Children’s Sci-fi Art Predicts Extraordinary Future
More than 80 sci-fi artworks are on display at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, showing a beautiful yet puzzling future. The “Brave New Sci-Fi World” exhibition features paintings and art installations (设备) by students from Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and other cities. They imagine the future as a world where robots and human beings co-exist.
Ru Chen, from Shanghai New Putuo Primary School, has pictured a robot chameleon (变色龙) to be used in outer space to aid in the search and rescue of human beings in case of danger.
Li Jiaqi from Guangzhou Dongfeng East Road Primary School has painted a city where advanced technologies are everywhere, and even the city itself turns into a large robot.
Huang Yanrui from Beijing Shijingshan Gucheng No. 2 Primary School imagines his rubber, pencil box and such stationery (文具) becoming conscious robots, and beginning to design future human beings.
Wang Zhihan, from Shanghai Shangde Experimental School and her schoolmates, stick electronic components on stone faces as a metaphor (隐喻) for the increasingly unclear boundaries between the reality and virtual world. “We hope to remind people never lose yourself in a world with advanced technologies,” she said.
The exhibition will last till November 4.
Opening hours:
Tuesdays-Sundays 9: 00- 17: 15; legal holidays 8: 45- 18: 30.
Transportation Guide:
Metro: Metro Line 2: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station.
Metro Line 4, Metro Line 6 and Metro Line 9: change to Metro Line 2 at the Century Avenue Station.
Bus Routes: Bus 184, 640, 794, 983, 984, 987, 1023, 640 inter-zonal bus will take you there.
1. Whose artwork is related with space?A.Ru Chen’s. | B.Li Jiaqi’s. | C.Huang Yanrui’s. | D.Wang Zhihan’s. |
A.Shanghai. | B.Guangzhou. | C.Chongqing. | D.Beijing. |
A.Metro Line 2. | B.Metro Line 4. | C.Metro Line 6. | D.Metro Line 9. |
8 . Overhead bridges are found in many parts of Beijing, especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous.
The purpose of these bridges is to enable pedestrians (行人) to cross roads safely. Overhead bridges are used to very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more efficient(有效的)although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to older people. When pedestrians use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. However, when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time.
The government of Beijing has spent a large amount of money on building these bridges. For their own safety, pedestrians should be encouraged to use them instead of risking their lives by dashing across the road. Old people, however, may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic.
Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Pedestrians, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.
1. What is the advantage of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage?A.Taller trucks can pass under them. |
B.Pedestrians can climb up and have a view of the city. |
C.They are safer for pedestrians and can keep traffic moving at the same time. |
D.They are easier and more convenient for the pedestrians. |
A.Because they prevent traffic from being held up. |
B.Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross the road. |
C.Because they save money for the government. |
D.Because they save time for the pedestrians. |
A.Overhead bridges are found in every part of Beijing. |
B.Overhead bridges are only found in the centre of Beijing. |
C.Overhead bridges can allow cars to pass on them. |
D.Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy. |
A.It is inconvenient to older people to walk across the road. |
B.It is much safer for pedestrians though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult. |
C.An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing. |
D.To build overhead bridges is the business of the government. |
9 . One day, two old friends were walking through the desert. During the journey they had a quarrel, and one friend couldn't control himself and hit the other one in the face.
The one who was hit was hurt, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he wrote in the sand, "Today my best friend hit me in the face."
They kept on walking until they found an oasis(绿洲). They decided to get some water. The one who was hit fell into the mire(泥潭) and was in danger, but the friend saved him.
When he felt all right, he wrote on a stone, "Today my best friend saved my life."
The one who had hit and saved his best friend felt surprised and asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand but now you write on a stone. Why?"
The other friend replied," When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can blow it away. But when someone does something good for us, we must write it in stone where no wind can ever blow it away!"
Since then the two friends have never quarreled with each other again and they got on better with each other.
1. Why did one friend hit the other in the face?A.Because he didn't win the quarrel. | B.Because he won the quarrel. |
C.Because he couldn't express himself. | D.Because he couldn't control himself. |
A.Because he wanted to remember his being hit. |
B.Because he wanted to express his anger. |
C.Because he wanted to forget his being hit. |
D.Because he wanted other people to know his friend was cruel. |
A.Because he wanted to forget his friend. |
B.Because he wanted to remember his friend. |
C.Because he didn't want to forget his friend's kindness. |
D.Because he wanted others to learn from his friend. |
A.Remember a friend's kindness and forget his shortcoming(缺点) |
B.Forget your friend's shortcoming |
C.How to forgive a friend |
D.It is difficult to make friends |
10 . A young father was visiting an old neighbour. They were standing in the old man's garden, and talking about children. The young man said, "How strict should parents be with their children?"
The old man pointed to a string(细绳索) between a big strong tree and a thin young one.
"Please untie that string," he said. The young man untied it, and the young tree bent over to one side.
"Now tie it again, please, " said the old man. "But first pull the string tight so that the young tree is straight again."
The young man did so. Then the old man said, "There, it is the same with children. You must be strict with them, tie the string tight again. But when you find that they are ready to stand alone, you can take the string away."
1. The story is about _____.A.how to take care of young trees | B.how strict parents should be with their children |
C.how the young father should get on with his old neighbour | D.how to help children to study |
A.in order to throw it away | B.so that both of the trees would grow straight |
C.in order to see if the young tree grew taller | D.to see if the young tree can stand straight |
A.When the old man left. | B.When the young man untied it next time. |
C.When the young tree grew strong enough. | D.When the young tree grew older. |
A.that he should be strict with his children if they could not stand alone |
B.that he should always be strict with his children |
C.that he should be hard on his children |
D.that he should put a string to his children |