1 . Rishi Sharma, a young man, is living his life differently. When he was a kid, Sharma was
One day, Sharma came across the information that Lyle Bouck, a WWII hero, was living quite near his home.
Since graduation from high school, Sharma has made it his
For each veteran
Sharma tried to meet at least one WWII veteran every day until the last of them
A.adopted | B.selected | C.attracted | D.trained |
A.looked into | B.ran into | C.commented on | D.fought in |
A.shoot | B.escape | C.load | D.remove |
A.aware | B.worried | C.shocked | D.grateful |
A.consult | B.encourage | C.visit | D.praise |
A.Eventually | B.Immediately | C.Suddenly | D.Naturally |
A.number | B.file | C.address | D.schedule |
A.imagined | B.considered | C.denied | D.began |
A.lesson | B.duty | C.profession | D.challenge |
A.argues | B.declares | C.hopes | D.figures |
A.putting off | B.searching for | C.giving away | D.preparing for |
A.introduce | B.refer | C.recommend | D.devote |
A.helped | B.admired | C.interviewed | D.appointed |
A.intention | B.curiosity | C.refusal | D.anxiety |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Besides |
A.satisfied | B.willing | C.afraid | D.confident |
A.showed up | B.set off | C.got away | D.passed away |
A.sell | B.design | C.preserve | D.assess |
A.turned | B.brought | C.broken | D.taken |
A.video | B.office | C.research | D.computer |
2 . Experienced⁃Based Education
Everyone is familiar with traditional education. You sit in a class and a teacher teaches. This is an important part of development. But at some point, every individual has to take charge of their own education. To do this, one must look at the root of learning.
Basically, unfamiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar.
High school is a new experience. College is a new experience. However, at some point traditional education becomes repetitive. It is not that you won’t learn anything else, but that the environment is so familiar.
To solve this, an individual needs to introduce new experiences into their life. You may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drive⁃in movie(or some other entertainment event that is new to you).
These types of experiences often result in very little“book knowledge”. Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations.
A.Has education changed so much in the last decade? |
B.They will also provide you with a better understanding of others. |
C.Those new experiences may not lead to great personal development. |
D.These are all things that can stretch and expand your experience in life. |
E.This is because unfamiliar experiences require much more of our attention. |
F.As a result, you can easily become less aware of your experience and not learn as much. |
G.What makes some experiences add great value to our lives while other experiences do not? |
I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn't be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile—warm and reassuring(安慰的)-and I returned her gift by smiling back.
''Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers," she said.
''Yes, she's special," I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. ''It's only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she's the one'' jokingly, I added, ''The only problem is that I can't figure out why she'd want to date a guy like me. ''
''Well, I think she's very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her," the woman said. ''My husband used to bring me flowers every week-even when times were tough and we didn't have much money. Those were incredible (难以置信的)days; he was very romantic and-of course-I miss him since he's passed away. ''
Para. 1 There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her.
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Para. 2 It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased.
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4 . Ecology is a complicated thing. Given the facts that elephant damage often kills trees and bush fires often kill trees, it would be
One common way in which elephants harm trees is by stripping(剥) them of their bark(树皮). Dr Wigley, who did indeed start from the obvious
The researchers also found something else when they were measuring the trees’ wounds: ants. Ten of the 20 trees in the fire-prevention zone developed ant colonies in their wounds. The ants in question were a species that is known to damage trees and is supposed to
A.difficult | B.reasonable | C.necessary | D.awful |
A.however | B.therefore | C.furthermore | D.somehow |
A.uniquely | B.barely | C.actually | D.merely |
A.phenomenon | B.evidence | C.imagination | D.assumption |
A.equally | B.regularly | C.severely | D.purposely |
A.burnt with | B.protected from | C.covered by | D.exposed to |
A.participants | B.partners | C.victims | D.friends |
A.mark | B.remove | C.hit | D.measure |
A.regulated | B.checked | C.healed | D.monitored |
A.disappointment | B.surprise | C.joy | D.relief |
A.vitality | B.height | C.bark | D.strength |
A.controlled | B.prevented | C.started | D.boosted |
A.disturb | B.promote | C.impact | D.quicken |
A.therefore | B.nevertheless | C.then | D.otherwise |
A.beneficial | B.unbelievable | C.effective | D.cruel |
5 . In the Fake News Era, Building Trust with Consumers Is Crucial
With consumers growing increasingly frustrated with online advertising and privacy concerns, how to you convince shoppers to buy your narrative(叙述), let alone your product?
A recent report by Trust-Radius, a software review company that connects buyers and vendors(供应商), may be able to shed some light. Among other interesting findings, it turns out that it may actually benefit brands to be painfully
Consumer awareness of influencer marketing tactics(策略)is increasing.
Transparency(透明度)is crucial. The report found that there is a large trust
Along with the combination of take news, advertising fraud, and data leaks, there have been fake reviews as well. Review sites have been
The challenge for brands today is determining how to use the
A.nervous | B.honest | C.careful | D.particular |
A.Instead | B.Otherwise | C.Moreover | D.However |
A.reviews | B.reactions | C.experiences | D.instructions |
A.weight | B.risks | C.warnings | D.burdens |
A.relationship | B.influence | C.gap | D.extension |
A.refuse | B.hesitate | C.desire | D.claim |
A.advanced | B.perfect | C.remarkable | D.unique |
A.consider | B.offer | C.select | D.exercise |
A.efficient | B.profitable | C.human | D.responsible |
A.associated with | B.mistaken by | C.praised as | D.criticized for |
A.On the contrary | B.In fact | C.By contrast | D.In a word |
A.cooperation | B.complaint | C.interaction | D.appointment |
A.safety | B.loyalty | C.convenience | D.employment |
A.money | B.choice | C.habit | D.voice |
A.dialogue | B.debate | C.competition | D.contract |
6 . The expression, "everybody's doing it," is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or believe in a(n)
People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly
For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes a(n)
However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at
Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so
A.traditional | B.similar | C.peculiar | D.opposite |
A.understandable | B.believable | C.acceptable | D.surprising |
A.disapproval | B.failure | C.absence | D.independence |
A.uncertain | B.practical | C.impossible | D.vague |
A.promotes | B.prevents | C.simplifies | D.increases |
A.challenge | B.inspiration | C.promise | D.addiction |
A.recognize | B.abandon | C.decrease | D.define |
A.avoid | B.encourage | C.decline | D.punish |
A.pressured | B.respected | C.delighted | D.regretted |
A.catch sight of | B.stay away from | C.make fun of | D.keep up with |
A.competitions | B.interaction | C.academics | D.adaptation |
A.knowledge | B.interest | C.assistance | D.influence |
A.abstract | B.ridiculous | C.subtle | D.reasonable |
A.consciousness | B.motivation | C.instinct | D.encouragement |
A.motivation | B.danger | C.support | D.achievement |
7 . A block chain is a data structure that stores time-ordered data in an ever-growing list, like an accounting ledger (分类账簿). The block chain data structure is maintained using a distributed, peer-to-peer network of computers with no central “master”. As with many new concepts, block chain technology generates much optimism and also a huge amount of interest and excitement. Just what is it good for?
In short, block chains may improve any process where people need to access, confirm, send or store information securely. This information could be a person’s identity, a product’s shipment history or digital property like money.
Typical databases, spreadsheets (电子数据表), and ledgers store information about objects, people, and the interactions between them. Much of the world’s information, from credit card transactions to medical and financial records, is stored in these types of systems.
These types of systems have considerable, well-documented weaknesses that arise from their being centralized. A centralized record is hard to understand and is exposed to unauthorized access or distribution. It is also, because it is a ‘master’ copy, exposed to permanent changing or deletion.
Block chains are also used to store information. Crucially, however, they differ in two ways.
First, information is parceled up into blocks and sealed. Bitcoin, for example, which is the most famous practical example of a production block chain, stores all transactions across the network every ten minutes or so in a single, newly formed block. Each block is then added to the previous one to form a chain.
Second, this “chain of blocks” is not stored centrally. Instead, each block is copied and distributed around an entire network of peers - be they individuals, public institutions, or businesses - using distributed ledger technology. (The terms “block chain” and “distributed ledger” are often used interchangeably; for the sake of clarity, block chain technologies tend to employ distributed ledger technology.)
Each time someone adds a new block to the chain, meanwhile it is added to everyone’s copy.
1. What is the biggest strength of a block chain?A.It promotes people’s enthusiasm about new technology. |
B.It strengthens the security of processing information. |
C.It enables people to store more data in time order. |
D.It stores a large part of world’s information. |
A.they are difficult to operate | B.they can be accessed easily |
C.they have a central “master” | D.they store considerable documents |
A.making comparisons | B.giving examples |
C.making a list | D.showing the effect and causes |
A.To analyze the weaknesses of typical systems. |
B.To encourage the popularity of the block chain. |
C.To introduce the new concept of the block chain. |
D.To compare the two different data structures. |
8 . If you wear glasses, chances are you are smarter. Research published in the famous British journal Nature Communications has found that people who displayed higher levels of intelligence were almost 30 percent more likely to wear glasses.
The scientists studied the genes of thousands of people between the ages of 16 and 102.The study showed intelligence can be connected to physical characteristics. One characteristic was eyesight. In out of 10 people who were more intelligent, there was a higher chance they needed glasses. Scientists also said being smarter has other benefits. It is connected to better health.
It is important to remember these are connections which are not proven causes. Scientists call this correlation. Just because something is connected to something else does not mean one of those things caused the other. And it’s worth noting that what constitutes intelligence is subjective and can be difficult, if not impossible, to measure.
Forget genes though. Plenty of proof shows wearing glasses makes people think you are more intelligent, even if you do not need glasses. A number of studies have found people who wear glasses are seen as smarter, hard-working and honest. Many lawyers use this idea to help win their cases. Lawyer Harvey Solves explained this. Glasses soften their appearance. He said Sometimes there has been a huge amount of proof showing that people he was defending broke the law. He had them wear glasses and they weren’t found guilty.
Glasses are also used to show someone is intelligent in movies and on TV. Ideas about people who wear glasses have begun to shift. People who do not need glasses sometimes wear them for fashion only. They want to look worldly or cool. But not everyone is impressed by this idea, though. GQ magazine said people who wear glasses for fashion are trying too hard to look smart and hip (时髦的). However, that hasn’t stopped many celebrities from happily wearing glasses even if they do not need them. Justin Bieber is just one high-profile fan of fashion glasses.
1. What does the new study show?A.People wearing glasses are smarter. |
B.People wearing glasses are healthier. |
C.Wearing glasses can make people cleverer. |
D.Wearing glasses is associated with higher IQ. |
A.Shift. | B.Link. | C.Proof. | D.Consequence. |
A.Because it can create a moral image. |
B.Because it can mislead the witnesses. |
C.Because it can highlight clients’ qualities. |
D.Because it can prove the clients’ innocence. |
A.Positive. | B.Negative. | C.Mixed | D.Indifferent. |
9 . I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes(糖尿病) in 2017. And then I was told that I couldn’t
Driving was a
I found it really
I couldn’t
A.walk | B.speak | C.drive | D.ride |
A.settled | B.increased | C.worsened | D.changed |
A.task | B.concern | C.habit | D.relief |
A.report | B.bill | C.picture | D.medicine |
A.witness | B.burden | C.mistake | D.success |
A.hard | B.convenient | C.safe | D.funny |
A.worrying | B.trouble | C.amazing | D.fine |
A.Thus | B.Meanwhile | C.However | D.Instead |
A.record | B.describe | C.examine | D.manage |
A.hospital | B.school | C.office | D.factory |
A.assist | B.interview | C.know | D.study |
A.symptoms | B.problems | C.dreams | D.experiments |
A.disease | B.status | C.law | D.discussion |
A.explain | B.return | C.suggest | D.repeat |
A.relied on | B.resulted in | C.stuck to | D.took the place of |
A.forget | B.regret | C.believe | D.remember |
A.unafraid | B.unfair | C.unsure | D.unhealthy |
A.blood | B.money | C.evidence | D.help |
A.predicted | B.wondered | C.confirmed | D.imagined |
A.cancelled | B.used | C.borrowed | D.copied |
10 . A robot created by Washington State University (WSU) scientists could help elderly people with dementia (痴呆) and other limitations live independently in their own homes.
The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors installed in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily activities. It navigates (定位) through rooms and around obstacles to find people on its own, provides video instructions on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owner to objects like their medication or a snack in the kitchen.
“RAS combines the convenience of a mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as the need for help is detected,” said Bryan Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Currently, an estimated 50 percent of adults over the age of 85 need assistance with every day activities such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost for this assistance in the US is nearly $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home will relieve some of the financial strain on the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alone.
RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to incorporate into their smart home environment. They recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that demonstrates how RAS could make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently.
“While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been promising,” Minor said. “The next step in the research will be to test RAS’ performance with a group of older adults to get a better idea of what prompts, video reminders and other preferences they have regarding the robot.”
1. How does RAS serve elderly people?A.Through sensors. | B.Through objects. |
C.Through a mobile robot. | D.Through their daily activities. |
A.It is the first robot used in daily life. | B.Its function remains to be tested. |
C.It can locate people and do any task. | D.It can cook for owners on its own. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Negative. |
C.Optimistic. | D.Uncertain. |
A.Elderly people leave the nursing home. |
B.Smart Home Tests first elder-Care robot. |
C.RAS, the first robot to make home smart. |
D.Older adults have benefited from RAS. |