The Yingge dance is a combination of opera, dance and wushu. Typically, the dance
On Chinese New Year, a Yingge team
The dance team’s commitment
So far, the Yingge dance
2 . Robert Mendez Jr. is a football coach. Despite being born without limbs (四肢), he has spent his life on what he can
This year, Robert
As Robert accepted the
He said, “If there’s any
When talking of
Robert may have been born without arms or legs, but he was
A.imagine | B.do | C.tolerate | D.benefit |
A.sponsored | B.valued | C.created | D.received |
A.deserving | B.demanding | C.formal | D.fortunate |
A.player | B.individual | C.match | D.witness |
A.donation | B.challenge | C.proposal | D.award |
A.shared | B.obtained | C.repeated | D.proved |
A.chance | B.joy | C.message | D.warning |
A.intelligent | B.far | C.respectful | D.fit |
A.write down | B.talk about | C.advocate for | D.focus on |
A.competing | B.coaching | C.giving | D.learning |
A.potential | B.shortcoming | C.question | D.secret |
A.comfortable | B.enthusiastic | C.pleased | D.sure |
A.last | B.happen | C.change | D.spread |
A.eventually | B.similarly | C.obviously | D.merely |
A.persuade | B.understand | C.defeat | D.motivate |
3 . Imagine a horizontal line. The very left is marked one thousand and the very right is marked one billion. On this line, where would you add a marker to represent one million? If you said somewhere in the middle, you answered the same as the roughly 50 percent of people who have done this exercise in a number line study. But the answer is actually much closer to one thousand since there are one thousand millions in one billion.
This error makes sense because “our human brains are pretty bad at comprehending large numbers,” says Elizabeth Toomarian, an educational neuroscientist at Stanford University. Our brain is built to understand how much of something is in its environment. But comprehending the national debt or imagining the size of our universe? “We certainly can use our brains in that way, but we’re recycling these sorts of evolutionarily (进化地) old brain architectures to do something really new,” she says. In other words, it’s not our fault that we have trouble wrapping our heads around big numbers.
So what can we do about the struggle to understand big numbers? It is suggested to use metaphors, analogies (类比) and visualizations. These techniques bring big numbers down to a more comprehensible scale (比例) and ideally make it relevant to something in our daily lives. For example, it may be difficult for most people to accurately place the extinction of the dinosaurs on a timeline between the Big Bang and humans because the first two both seem to be placed to the distant path. But when conceptualizing (概念化) these events using a “calendar”, it becomes easier. The Big Bang occurred at 12 a.m. on January 1st on the calendar. Dinosaurs were only present for roughly the last week of the year. And humans only emerged in the last eight sends December 31st, at 12:59:52 p.m. It’s clear now that dinosaurs are much closer to humans than the Big Bang on a timeline.
These metaphors and analogies are important if people are to really weigh the costs and benefits of events in their lives. The concept not only applies to long-term decisions, but public policies.
1. Why does the author mention the example in the first paragraph?A.To introduce the topic. | B.To explain the main idea. |
C.To make a summary of the text. | D.To make comparisons with other topics. |
A.The lack of conceptual techniques. |
B.The unwillingness to learn something new. |
C.Our low ability to evaluate and compare. |
D.Our inborn nature due to evolutionary factors. |
A.Making them related to each other. |
B.Wrapping our heads around them. |
C.Using techniques to put them to a smaller scale. |
D.Applying a calendar to present them. |
A.How to make long-term decisions. |
B.How metaphors and analogies help solve public problems. |
C.How to weigh the costs and benefits in our life. |
D.How important public policies are in our life |
4 . Wilber stole Staci Greene’s heart years ago. The donkey (驴) was an unusual gift that left quite an impression.
Years later, after
Hee Haw Place has had as many as thirteen
She makes sure the new
Donkeys require little
But they need more than
Donkeys are relatively easy to train for riding and for pulling things. Staci
Staci’s animals always walk in the parade held during Mule Days every May in Bishop, California. They also
A.moving | B.looking | C.dropping | D.changing |
A.getting in | B.taking in | C.putting in | D.turning in |
A.neighbors | B.farmers | C.friends | D.animals |
A.owns | B.knows | C.makes | D.needs |
A.palaces | B.homes | C.gardens | D.schools |
A.worried | B.curious | C.honest | D.serious |
A.catch up | B.work out | C.break down | D.run over |
A.water | B.care | C.sleep | D.effort |
A.eat | B.keep | C.cut | D.grow |
A.money | B.trust | C.space | D.advice |
A.dreams | B.names | C.jobs | D.gifts |
A.calls | B.leaves | C.misses | D.trains |
A.courage | B.peace | C.comfort | D.purpose |
A.pay for | B.show off | C.focus on | D.go through |
A.thanks | B.chances | C.prizes | D.projects |
5 . A scientist goes to a forest to study monkeys. He or she wants to study their habits and behavior. But the problem is: how to know who’s who?
In the past, scientists had to make marks on each of the animals to distinguish them. But in the future, they may have a much easier way to tell them apart thanks to facial recognition technology.
A research team from China’s Northwest University is using facial recognition technology to identify thousands of snub-nosed monkeys (金丝猴) that live on Qinling Mountain in Shaanxi province.
Similar to human facial recognition, the technology that is used to identify monkeys uses their facial features to create a database that includes every monkey, Xinhua reported.
“When the system is fully developed, we can connect it with cameras set up in the mountains. The system will automatically recognize the monkeys, name them and analyze their behavior,” said Zhang He, a member of the research team.
“For each snub-nosed monkey, we have 700 to 800 image samples, and the recognition success rate is 94 percent,” Zhang added.
Compared with facial recognition technology for humans, facial recognition technology for monkeys is more complicated because monkeys have hairier faces. The color of their hair causes them to blend into their environment. These factors make it harder for computers to do the job.
“Monkeys do not cooperate with researchers in the same way humans do. It is difficult to take high-quality pictures and videos of them, which are needed to improve the system,” said Li Baoguo, leader of the research team.
Currently, there are about 4,000 snub-nosed monkeys living on Qinling Mountain. The team’s goal is to successfully identify every monkey that lives there.
1. What problem do scientists face while studying monkeys?A.How to mark them. | B.How to tell them apart. |
C.How to understand their behavior. | D.How to use facial recognition technology. |
A.It needs to be connected to cameras to work. |
B.It works better than human facial recognition. |
C.It was developed by a research team in Shanxi province. |
D.It requires a database of about 700 to 800 pictures of monkeys. |
a. image samples b. hairy faces c. hair color d. the environment
A.ab | B.ac | C.bc | D.bd |
A.A scientific study of snub-nosed monkeys on Qinling Mountain. |
B.The use of facial recognition technology for studying monkeys. |
C.The difficulties of using facial recognition technology for monkeys. |
D.Different ways to identify snub-nosed monkeys on Qinling Mountain. |
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7 . Biar Kon, a 17-year-old student, whose parents were working in neighboring Sudan, moved to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to attend school. Once he
The woman told Kon that she had seen him asking questions of multiple people as they
They cleared up the
Today, it’s an encounter he
A.worked | B.arrived | C.changed | D.graduated |
A.permission | B.comments | C.explanation | D.directions |
A.passed | B.watched | C.struggled | D.hesitated |
A.awkward | B.homeless | C.careful | D.shy |
A.evidence | B.difficulty | C.confusion | D.conflict |
A.generosity | B.wisdom | C.responsibility | D.confidence |
A.put it aside | B.take it easy | C.kick it off | D.pay it forward |
A.persuaded | B.spotted | C.questioned | D.inspired |
A.witnessed | B.reported | C.recalled | D.shared |
A.praised | B.thanked | C.blamed | D.mistaken |
A.common | B.unintended | C.serious | D.similar |
A.clue | B.rise | C.job | D.solution |
A.creates | B.expects | C.deserves | D.values |
A.reminder | B.protector | C.challenge | D.practice |
A.secretly | B.actively | C.loudly | D.anxiously |
8 . Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have been working on a fascinating new way to identify people: using the ways of their breath. This idea could change how we unlock our phones and access secure places.
The key to this technology lies in the way we breathe out. Every person has a unique way of breathing air, which creates specific turbulence (涡流) patterns. The IIT Madras team, led by Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, has developed a method of catching these unique patterns and using them as a biometric (生物特征识别的) signature, similar to how fingerprints are used today.
They conducted tests with breath samples from 94 people and found that their system could correctly confirm the person’s identity with an impressive accuracy of 97%. However, when it came to identifying someone without knowing who they were beforehand, the accuracy was around 50%. This means the technology is great at confirming if someone is who they claim to be, but it still needs improvement in recognizing people without any prior information. What makes this research exciting is its potential beyond just unlocking phones. It could play a significant role in personalized medicine. Since the way we breathe can give insights into our health, this technology could help doctors tailor treatments to individual patients more effectively.
In a similar study at Kyushu University in Japan, researchers developed an artificial system that identifies people based on how their breath smells. This system showed a high accuracy rate of 97.8% in identifying individuals. However, this method currently requires people to fast (禁食) for six hours before testing, indicating that it still needs to be improved to be more practical for everyday use.
These advancements in using human breath for identification are not just about adding another cool feature to our smartphones. They represent a significant step forward in biometric technology, which could have far-reaching implications in security, medicine, and personal technology. This research at IIT Madras and Kyushu University is pioneering a new way of using the unique patterns of our breath for identification purposes, potentially revolutionizing (变革) how we interact with technology and receive medical care.
1. What makes the new technology possible according to paragraph 2?A.The distinctive breath smells. | B.The unique patterns of breath. |
C.The different patterns of fingerprints. | D.The speed of taking in air. |
A.To eat no food for 6 hours is practical in everyday life. |
B.To eat fast is a basic requirement for a higher accuracy rate. |
C.The system is workable and will soon appear on the market. |
D.Breath smells affected by food can decrease the accuracy rate. |
A.It helps raise people’s awareness of health. | B.It will let people better understand their breath. |
C.It makes unlocking our phones more easily. | D.It will introduce new ways to develop medicine. |
A.Should We Still Use Fingerprints to Unlock Our Phone? |
B.Fingerprint Patterns Can Identify Breath Types Easily |
C.A Breath “Fingerprint” Could Be Used to Unlock Your Phone |
D.Which Unlocking Method Is More Secure, Breath or Fingerprint? |
9 . Many people changed residences and are eager to get familiar with their new neighbors. Here’s a quick refresher on making the most of neighborhood relationships.
Begin at the beginning. Building good neighborly relationships starts when you or someone else moves into the area. If a new neighbor moves in, be proactive (主动的) and welcome them to the neighborhood.
Be inclusive. If you are hosting a large party, consider extending invitations to your neighbors. During the holiday season, remember the people next door with a card, a homemade goodie, or an offer of assistance. Give without expectations.
Allow people to be human.
Accept it. If you have tried your best to resolve a conflict without success, let it go. Sadly, some people won’t like you whatever you do. And you aren’t going to enjoy some people.
A.Maintain your space |
B.Be the first to stop by and say hello |
C.It’s easier to accept it and move on |
D.Everyone has a bad day now and then |
E.Take steps to ensure it won’t happen again |
F.Let others know you are thinking of them |
G.Some neighbors are more easygoing than others |
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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