1 . Those of us who can work from home are video chatting a lot. If you've got questions, I've got answers.
If your laptop gets loud or hot while chatting, remove any accessories and close applications.
Neck hurts or have sore eyes? Raise your laptop.
What is Zoom bombing and how do I stop it? There are a few effective ways for a host to avoid interruptions. First,in Settings or when you create a new meeting,choose to generate automatically.
Don't use your Personal Meeting ID with which anyone with your unique 10-digit number could join at any time.And always require a meeting pass-code. Very important:
Why do I look terrible on these calls? It's probably because you haven't gotten a haircut or put on makeup in a few weeks. For a quick fix, enable Touch Up My Appearance, which gives your video a silky, soft skin smoothing focus.
How do I hide my messy house from co-workers? Easy: When you're in a meeting. click on the down arrow next to the Start/Stop Video icon and select Choose Virtual Background.Download some fun meme-inspired backdrops at zoom meeting backgrounds.com. Just be aware, it doesn’t work with all computers and operating-system versions.
My audio or video won't work. In preferences, click on the Video tab to preview your picture.
| A．Chin down isn't a good look. |
| B．Can't be heard or can't hear anyone? |
| C．Can't find a quiet place to work or study? |
| D．Try disconnecting external displays or charger. |
| E．You may put your possessions in a quite dangerous situation. |
| F．Make sure you are the only person who can share your screen. |
| G．In the Audio tab, you can choose your preferred microphone source and speaker. |
2 . Blake Mycoskie is a businessman.He set up his first business when he was still at college. Three more businesses later, still only 29 years old and feeling a little burned out from work, Mycoskie decided to take a break for a while, and headed down to Argentina for some rest and relaxation.
But rest isn't really part of a businessman's make-up, and it wasn't long before Mycoskie had hit on another idea, one that would come to define him as perhaps the world's best-known social businessman.
On a visit to a village, he was shocked to see that many of the children didn't have any shoes? or if they did, the shoes were badly worn. Since shoes-particularly the local farmers canvas (帆布) shoe,the alpargata — are relatively cheap in Argentina, Mycoskie's first idea was to set up a charity to donate shoes to the children. But after giving it some thought, he realized that this probably wouldn't work: the shoes would quickly wear out, and if he asked people to donate repeatedly every time more shoes were needed, their sympathy for the cause might also soon wear out.
So he came up with the idea of TOMS: One for One shoes. He would take the alpargata to America,produce it, and sell it as a high-end fashion item at around $50 a pair. Quite a lot for a canvas shoe you might say, but for each pair he sold, another pair would be donated to village children.That way he could guarantee a continuing supply and also run the project as a business rather than as a charity.
His plan was carried out and soon his product was getting high satisfaction ratings from customers.Ten years on and with revenues of $392 million a year, the business is developing, supplying shoes not only to children in Argentina but also other parts of the world.
But is the one-for-one model repeatable with other products? TOMS is a for-profit business but for a long time it didn't show a profit. Now he is conscious that "giving" alone is not the answer, and that educating people to improve their own lives is the real key. Yet he still loves TOMS: One for One,calling it his "greatest hit." And why shouldn't he? It has made a difference to millions of poor children around the world and brought him great satisfaction.
1. Blake Mycoskie went to Argentina just to________.| A．take a short break | B．do a voluntary work |
| C．meet the local people | D．set up a new business |
| A．calling on people to donate |
| B．designing a new type of shoes |
| C．running a One for One shoes project |
| D．replacing the worn-out shoes with new ones |
| A．Brave and generous. | B．Creative and caring |
| C．Talented and outgoing. | D．Independent and calm. |
3 . Jonathan Bauer is afraid of heights, but that didn't stop him from jumping off a
On May 2, Bauer and his teenage daughter Ava were
Searching the water for nearby boats that might be able to help, Bauer found none close by. He yelled to his daughter to bring the first firefighter or doctor she saw. Then he
He swam to the girl, lifted her over his shoulder and patted her back until she started to cough. Moments later, doctors arrived. After pulling Bauer and the girl to safety, they
When the girl got proper treatment, Bauer quietly walked away without asking for
Jonathan is truly a(n)
| A．car | B．boat | C．bridge | D．bus |
| A．saved | B．stuck | C．examined | D．recognized |
| A．recovery | B．understanding | C．attention | D．help |
| A．kicking | B．lifting | C．stretching | D．crossing |
| A．slowly | B．simply | C．gradually | D．carefully |
| A．hesitate | B．manage | C．intend | D．regret |
| A．directed | B．followed | C．forced | D．rushed |
| A．permission | B．preparation | C．appreciation | D．suggestion |
| A．wrong | B．public | C．rare | D．special |
| A．energetic | B．honest | C．humble | D．cautious |
Frederick Law Olmsted was born on April 26, 1822, and grew to become nineteenth-century America's number one landscape architect. To create the new park, partners and Olmsted removed nearly 5 million cubic yards of dirt,
5 . For millions of Facebook users, choosing which photo to use for an online profile is an important decision. According to a study by researchers at the UT Dallas Center, the photos we select may reflect individual preferences, but they also appear to reflect more deeply rooted, unconscious cultural differences. Previous research has shown that culture can affect not only language and custom, but also how we experience the world and process information. Western cultures, for example, condition people to think of themselves as highly independent entities(实体), whereas East Asian cultures stress collectivism and interdependence.
Dr. Denise Park, co-director of the Center at UT Dallas, and former graduate student Dr. Chih-Mao Huang of the University of Illinois, were curious about whether these patterns of cultural influence extend to cyberspace. In a paper published in the International Journal of Psychology, they examined the profile photographs of more than 500 active Facebook users from the United States and East Asia. Overall, they found that profile photos of Americans are more likely to focus on the individual’s face, while the profiles of East Asians tend to less emphasize the face and include more background features. Americans also show greater smile intensity compared to East Asian Facebook users.
The findings show marked cultural differences in the focus of attention among East Asian and American Facebook users. Moreover, they echo previous research on cultural influences on visual perception (感知), attention, and reasoning in the offline world.
“We believe these findings relate to a cultural bias to be more individualistic and independent in the US and more communal and interdependent in Asia,” said Park.
The research also found that cultural influences over our self-presentation online can shift over time and from place to place. In one of the study samples, Americans studying in Japan and Japanese studying in the United States both showed a tendency to adjust their profile photos to the general preferences of their host country.
“Facebook constitutes an extended social context in which personal profiles mirror various individual characteristics, private thoughts, and social behaviors,” noted Huang. “As such, the study presents a new approach to investigate cognition and behaviors across cultures by using Facebook as a data collection platform.”
1. The underlined word “condition” in the first paragraph probably means ________.| A．advise | B．instruct | C．shape | D．forbid |
| A．cultural influences | B．social behaviors |
| C．independent existence | D．collective power |
| A．use a picture of his face on Facebook |
| B．adjust to American preferences quickly |
| C．change his profile photos from time to time |
| D．put up a photo of his apartment on Facebook |
| A．make up a more extended social context |
| B．study the diversity of worldwide cultures |
| C．promote communication between east and west |
| D．combine different cultures from different aspects |
Peer pressure can influence how people dress,
8 . The Ultimate Guide for an Amazing Family Trip
Wondering how to take your kids on a special weekend trip while also giving yourself a relaxing time? Come to Universal Beijing Resort to immerse yourself in this world of movies!
• How to get to Universal Beijing Resort
If you are taking the subway, Universal Beijing Resort is the final stop of the Batong Line and Line 7. The park is equipped with nearly 10000 regular parking spaces, so driving is another quick and convenient option.
• Must-Bring Checklist
Have these prepared ahead of your trip so that you could enter the park:
Universal Studios Beijing One-Day-Dated Ticket
Valid ID Card / Pre-uploaded photo validation information through after-buying ticket message link or Universal Beijing Resort Official App
Face masks
Register for the green health QR code on the visitation date
• Safety Reminder
To ensure the health and safety of every guest and team member, please visit the Universal Beijing Resort Official channels before visitation for the latest Safety Guidelines. Universal Beijing Resort will closely monitor the developments of the pandemic situation and adjust the operational schedule in a timely manner.
• Family Travel Tips
Universal Beijing Resort offers convenient services for families. Stroller rental services are available near the front gate of the park to make it easier for the whole family to get around.
| Rides | Minimum height requirement | Children under the following height must be accompanied by a guardian |
| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | 102cm | 102cm to 122cm |
| * Guests under 102cm must be seated at designated seats to experience this ride. | ||
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey TM | 122cm | —— |
| Flight of the Hippogriff TM | 99cm | 99cm to 122cm |
| Camp Jurassic | —— | —— |
| Jurassic Flyers | 100cm | 100cm to 122cm |
| Kung Fu Panda Journey of the Dragon Warrior | 80cm | 80cm to 122cm |
| Bumblebee Boogle | —— | Less than 122cm |
| Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark | 102cm | 102cm to 122cm |
For children's safety, some attractions have height limits. Make sure to pick attractions that are suitable for your child! Here is a list of the attractions mentioned in this guide and the height requirements:
• Stay up-to-date with us
Want to learn more about Universal Beijing Resort? Download the Universal Beijing Resort Official App or check out our WeChat/Alibaba Mini Program to get insider tips, keep up with Park news and plan for your trip. Don't forget to also follow our official WeChat account to stay up to date on the latest events and promotions that you don't want to miss!
1. One recommended way to get to Universal Beijing Resort is ________.| A．by bus | B．by bike |
| C．by car | D．on foot |
| A．You cannot not enter the park without a valid ID card. |
| B．The resort may close if the pandemic situation worsens. |
| C．The family can rent strollers through the resort official app. |
| D．You need the green health QR code one day before visiting. |
| A．Harry Porter and the Forbidden Journey TM |
| B．Despicable Me Minion Mayhem |
| C．Flight of the Hippogriff TM |
| D．Camp Jurassic |
9 . A Teenage Inventor
The world could be one step closer to quick and inexpensive Ebola detection thanks to a teenager from Connecticut.
Olivia Hallisey, a junior at Greenwich High School, was awarded $50,000 in the Google Science Fair for her new method that detects Ebola, a virus that causes bleeding from different parts of the body and usually causes death. Olivia’s method is to ask patients to put their saliva (唾液) onto a testing card. The card changes color if the person is catching Ebloa. Present Ebloa tests take up to 12 hours and cost $1,000. Olivia’s method, however, can be done just in 30 minutes for about $25. Besides, the sample (样本) doesn’t have to be put in a refrigerator thanks to the silk material Olivia uses to produce the testing cards.
Olivia was inspired to deal with this global problem after watching the news that more than 10,000 people died from Ebola in West Africa. She was particularly worried about the fact that, while the acts of involvement can improve survival rates, present detection methods are costly, time-consuming and require complex tools. Olivia got help from her science research teacher. She drew out directions from past research, and figured out detection systems that have proven to work with other diseases, including Lyme disease and yellow fever.
“What affects one country affects everyone,”Olivia told CNBC. “We have to work together to find answers to the huge challenges which cause harm to the global health.” The Connecticut’s teen, who hopes to become a doctor one day, was named the Google Science Fair winner in the competition of 20 competitors from across the globe. The fair is open to young people between the ages of 13 and 18 in most countries.
Olivia hopes her success will inspire other girls interested in science and computers. “I would just encourage girls to try it in the beginning, and remind them that they don’t have to feel naturally drawn or feel like they have a special talent for maths or science,” she told CNBC, “but just really look at something they are interested in and then think how to improve something or make it more enjoyable or relate it to their interests.”
1. According to the passage, present Ebola detection methods______.| A．require samples to be kept in refrigerators |
| B．must use a large amount of samples |
| C．may detect other deadly viruses as well |
| D．have proven to be ineffective in practice |
| A．Admitted. | B．Controlled. | C．Attracted. | D．Exposed. |
| A．inventors | B．students | C．doctors | D．scientists |
假如你是李华，你们学校将组织学生参观首都博物馆（the Capital Museum）。请参考下面提供的信息，给来自英国的交换生Chris写一封邮件，告诉他活动安排。
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| Time | July 12 |
| Activities | listen to a lecture on Chinese history try on traditional Chinese clothes and do a role-play learn to make a teapot and take it home … |
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