Pan Yuzhen, a master of embroidery (刺绣), was embroidering flying butterflies and flowers with her back
“As you can see, Miao embroidery is not only the
Zhang Yanmei, Pan’s daughter, having difficulty
2 . This is a story about a heart-warming rescue. A lucky cat was
Mowgli, a lovely cat, had been
Daisy guided her master along a footpath
“Daisy is a hero; she’s an amazing dog,” Rose said. “Without Daisy’s behaviors, Mowgli might still be
Following the exciting
Rose said Daisy shares a
| A．raised | B．fed | C．saved | D．bought |
| A．playing | B．missing | C．travelling | D．hunting |
| A．determination | B．worry | C．anger | D．confusion |
| A．hope | B．doubt | C．problems | D．signs |
| A．hungry | B．wrong | C．quiet | D．mad |
| A．leading to | B．cutting off | C．making up | D．breaking through |
| A．new | B．smooth | C．deep | D．wet |
| A．attacked | B．beaten | C．found | D．trapped |
| A．moment | B．place | C．goal | D．level |
| A．discovery | B．change | C．process | D．rescue |
| A．expected | B．made | C．paid | D．received |
| A．surprisingly | B．obviously | C．absolutely | D．actually |
| A．limited | B．strong | C．common | D．strange |
| A．grew | B．gathered | C．arrived | D．disappeared |
| A．master | B．partner | C．observer | D．mother |
3 . Tips for Closing the Gaps in Relationships
Be curious, not angry
Ask in a spirit of real curiosity and openness. After you ask the question, be concerned only with understanding the other person’s story. Be ready to listen to the other person’s views and experiences.
Put body language together with intentions
Listen for understanding
Our good intentions for asking questions are not enough.
Of course, how the other person reacts will determine the conversation that follows, which may require a good deal of openness, presence, and skill. Our reaction to whatever the person says will require continued openness, trust, kindness, clarity, and honesty. As you speak, clarify the gap between your experience of the relationship and your opinion or expectations of a healthy relationship. Noticing the gaps is helpful since it defines the problem.
| A．Mind the gaps |
| B．Ask when we care |
| C．And be willing to be interested |
| D．This is a step towards settling the problem |
| E．How we ask this question makes a big difference |
| F．We express our purposes not only with our words |
| G．At the moment, our most important job is to listen carefully |
4 . With the arrival of winter, the world is covered in a sheet of shining snow, and it brings an invitation to take part in exciting snow sports. Beyond the great wonderland and the great joy of sliding down hills, attending winter sports offers many physical, mental, and social benefits.
Taking part in winter snow sports is an excellent way to stay physically active during the colder months. Whether you’re skiing down a mountainside, or skiing along peaceful paths, these activities provide a full-body workout. Downhill skiing, for example, is known as a way to burn a lot of calories, making it an effective cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise. The combination of cardiovascular fitness and strength training can help keep a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular health, and keep overall physical health.
The connection between outdoor activities and mental health is well-established, and winter sports are no exception. The fresh mountain air, the amazing snowy hills, and the excitement of rushing down the hill all help to improve the feelings. Snow sports also get you in natural sunlight, which helps increase vitamin D levels.
Winter sports offer more than just personal physical and mental benefits—they create chances for social interaction (交流) and community building. Whether you’re hitting the hills with friends, joining a ski club, or taking a family snowboarding trip, these activities form a sense of friendship. Shared experiences on the mountain create lasting memories and strengthen social ties, developing a sense of belonging and connection.
The benefits of winter snow sports spread far beyond the excitement of downhill drops. Winter activities not only keep you physically fit but also benefit your mental well-being and provide chances for social communication.
Winter wonderland is waiting for you, promising a season full of joy, health, and unforgettable experiences. So, when the snow arrives, consider putting on your skis and enjoying the benefits winter sports bring to your body and mind.
1. What is the benefit of downhill skiing?| A．Keeping fit. | B．Reducing stress. |
| C．Improving athletic ability. | D．Building friendships. |
| A．Attending winter sports has lots of fun. | B．Social interaction is very important. |
| C．Winter sports are good for relationships. | D．Outdoor activities improve mental health. |
| A．To give advice on winter sports. | B．To teach methods of doing winter sports. |
| C．To encourage people to join in winter sports. | D．To introduce different kinds of winter sports. |
| A．The Beauty of Winter Snow Field | B．Pleasure Created by High Speed |
| C．Winter Snow Sports and Mental Health | D．The Benefits of Winter Snow Sports |
5 . After successfully selling his software company to a tech giant (大公司), Canadian businessman Marcel LeBrun started a project to deal with homelessness in New Brunswick. Now, he’s using his wealth to make a great difference.
LeBrun’s latest project, “12Neighbours”, is a tiny home village providing cheap and safe housing for homeless residents in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
12 Neighbours contains about 75 tiny homes custom-made under LeBrun’s direction. Despite their small size, these homes are fully provided with the necessary amenities (便利设施), including a kitchen, bathroom, and dining/living area, making sure that residents have a comfortable and honorable living space. “They’re all rather small tiny homes, but they have everything in them,” LeBrun explained in an interview with CBC.
What sets 12Neighbours apart is its promise to offer cheap housing. Residents are only required to pay 30% of their pay to live in the village, allowing them to own a new home and work towards a brighter future.
Besides, the 12Neighbours community offers on-site job chances, creating employment (就业) choices for its residents. To increase safety, the village is built with gates that close at night and a network of safety cameras.
The village is positioned on a previously unused piece of land near a shopping center in Fredericton. LeBrun has greater plans to enlarge the village, with a goal of increasing to 99 homes on the site.
At present, LeBrun’s factory is producing one new tiny home per week to realize this goal. Marcel LeBrun and his wife have personally spent $4 million on the 12Neighbours project. In addition, government contributions have added another $8 million in funding, bringing the total money to $12 million.
1. What did LeBrun do before he started the project?| A．He built cheap houses. | B．He sold his company. |
| C．He served poor people. | D．He worked with a tech giant. |
| A．Those without children. | B．Those who are out of work. |
| C．Those who are homeless. | D．Those with physical disabilities. |
| A．Introduction to the tiny houses. | B．Costs to live in 12Neighbours. \ |
| C．Surroundings of the community. | D．Safety measures in the community. |
| A．Build a large shopping center. | B．Improve the quality of houses. |
| C．Let government take over the village. | D．Increase the number of houses. |
6 . After thinking it over for several weeks, I finally decide to say yes to a big life decision. The woman (me) who hasn’t
Anyone who knows me will think this is just
I have
Now it is the perfect time to
| A．touched | B．bought | C．borrowed | D．acquired |
| A．run | B．walk | C．cycle | D．drive |
| A．talk | B．comfort | C．curiosity | D．recreation |
| A．celebrating | B．approaching | C．expecting | D．considering |
| A．clarify | B．arrange | C．achieve | D．confirm |
| A．due to | B．apart from | C．as for | D．along with |
| A．never | B．actively | C．partly | D．sometimes |
| A．searched for | B．ran after | C．cared about | D．cheered on |
| A．innocence | B．honesty | C．fairness | D．likelihood |
| A．admiration | B．doubt | C．surprise | D．concern |
| A．relief | B．belonging | C．security | D．pride |
| A．practical | B．effective | C．beneficial | D．remarkable |
| A．pity | B．urge | C．honour | D．joy |
| A．seize | B．donate | C．taste | D．invest |
| A．fortunate | B．content | C．qualified | D．determined |
With his
Wonderful stories about Father Christmas’s life and adventures
Hanfu has experienced large
During the Spring Festival, many performers and tourists in Luoyang, Henan province,
The sales of horse face skirts are rising. Caoxian county is one of the major hanfu production
Data from e-commerce platforms (电商平台) show a great increase in the search for hanfu since January. Among the various hanfu styles, the horse face skirt has become
Zhang Mingqiang, the general manager of a factory, expressed both happiness and concern due
9 . Businesses are finding more uses for virtual reality (VR) as the technology develops.
VR is no longer only for gaming or enjoyment. An American company called Blue Goji is using VR to improve one’s health by making exercise more fun.
Blue Goji has offices in Austin, the capital of Texas. The company showed its workout machine called the Infinity treadmill (跑步机) at the South by Southwest festival. A person using the treadmill wears a virtual reality headset when exercising. Before starting, the user is connected to a belt to prevent falls. Then, the user plays a VR game while running on the machine. The game can transport the user into the virtual world, where he or she can be racing against virtual people.
The cost of the hardware and the computer software program is $12,000. That means much for most people. But Kyra Constam of Blue Goji says the virtual reality treadmill is ideal for places where people go to exercise, like high-end gyms or recreation centers.
Recently, Leonardo Mattiazzi tested the Infinity treadmill. Mattiazzi said he had a strong feeling to actually get running and do something that pushed his limits. He said the experience was more interesting than running inside the gym without actually going anywhere.
Constam noted that a lot of VR experiences cause motion sickness (晕动病) because people are in motion during the game, but not moving in real life. But when the user is moving on the treadmill and in the game, the chances of motion sickness are reduced. She said there is generally a learning curve for VR. The first time users feel lost, but the more you do it, the more you get used to it.
After carefully studying the users experiences, Blue Goji plans to begin selling the Infinity treadmill to the public.
1. What are users most likely to do after running on the Infinity treadmill?| A．Make more new friends. | B．Gain more useful skills. |
| C．Be fonder of exercising. | D．Prefer playing computer games. |
| A．Users can not run on it. | B．It is too expensive for most people. |
| C．Users can race against anyone. | D．It can be bought in high-end gyms. |
| A．Satisfied | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．To promote a new company. |
| B．To call on people to take more exercise. |
| C．To introduce a new application of virtual reality. |
| D．To discuss the relationship between life and modern technology. |
The basketball court was filled with eager students and cheerleaders were waving their pompoms at the stands. Excited cheers could be heard from all sides of the court. My teammates and I got fully prepared for our basketball competition. Our hearts were pounding in expectation of the competition ahead.
“And let’s all welcome the Blue Team!” the emcee (主持人) announced through the microphone. All of us marched in proudly as everyone cheered at the top of their lungs. “And welcome the Red Team!” the emcee announced, and the Red Team came in. We were astonished to see that the Red Team was filled with tall and strong members! We were trembling with fear as we walked slowly towards the centre of the court. As we were short of teammates, our confidence in winning wavered (减弱).
The judge threw the ball and the other team quickly caught it! The ball danced between their hands. Our defence seemed to be in slow motion compared to the Red Team’s swiftness. Soon, the other team scored!
We were losing the match as time passed. To make matters worse, our star player, Tom, even tripped and fell, hurting his ankle! We were losing hope as our best player was gone. Just then, our captain called for a time-out. On the bench, our captain announced that this would be his last match. “Come on! Don’t give up! I want to win one last trophy (奖杯) before I quit. Let’s do it!” he insisted, giving us a wide smile. Hearing this, our team held our fists tightly. We were focused on winning this match and making our captain proud! The judge threw the ball once more. I jumped as high as I could and caught the ball. I ran as fast as lightning and scored. Our opponents were nervous but they still scored a few goals to catch up. A few minutes later, we were neck to neck, locked in a tie.
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Whoever scored this one goal would win the competition!
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