1 . Maintaining good health doesn’t happen by accident.
A healthy diet is rich in fiber, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids (不饱和脂肪酸). These dietary components turn down inflammation (炎症), which can damage tissue, joints, and organs.
Finally, establish a good relationship with a primary care physician. A primary care physician is a healthcare professional who helps you manage your health. He or she is the first person you talk to when you have any medical problem that is not an emergency. If something happens to your health, a physician you know-and who knows you-is in the best position to help.
A.Omega-3 fatty acids are of vital importance. |
B.Physical activity is also necessary for good health. |
C.Talking to trusted family members and friends can help a lot. |
D.Going easy on processed foods is another element of healthy eating. |
E.It requires smart lifestyle choices, workout and the occasional checkup and test. |
F.He or she will also recommend tests to check for hidden cancer or other conditions. |
G.Only a few lifestyle choices have as large an impact on your health as physical activity. |
2 . To adapt to climate change, some flowers are darkening their color to protect themselves from the suns radiation, new research shows.
The study suggests that over the past 75 years, the ultraviolet (UV) pigments (紫外线色素) in flowers have increased in response to rising temperatures and the thinning ozone layer (臭氧层). The flowers won’t look any different to humans, but insects consider the higher levels of UV pigments as a darker color, which could be confusing when they try to find out colorful flowers to land on.
The UV-absorbing pigments in flowers work like sunscreen and protect sensitive cells from harmful radiation, Matthew Koski, a plant ecologist at Clemson University, says. He and his team hoped to determine if changes in pigments were a result of environmental change-and if so, what are the plants responding to? The team collected dried, pressed plants across North America, Australia and Europe. In total, they studied 1, 238 samples from 42 different species dating back to 1941. Then, using a UV-sensitive camera, they photographed flower petals from each species. Next, they paired the photographs with the historic local temperature and ozone level data from the time the plant was picked to see how the pigment level changed over time.
The researchers found that the changes in pigments differ between species, a result of the flowers structure. Flowers with open, exposed pollen had more UV-absorbing pigments when ozone levels were low and radiation was high. But flowers with pollen surrounded by the petal responded to temperatures, not ozone levels.
As climate change continues to intensify, these changes in flowers color can affect plant-insect interactions. When the whole flowers get darker, insects might miss the flowers entirely. “This has a negative influence on plant reproduction,” Koski says.
1. What is the cause of flowers color changing according to the research?A.The impact of the climate crisis. | B.The loss of natural habitats. |
C.The harm of nuclear radiation. | D.The thickening of the ozone layer. |
A.By collecting photographs of flowers from different species. |
B.By analyzing how levels of UV pigments change over time. |
C.By collecting abundant samples from various species. |
D.By analyzing historic local temperature and ozone level data. |
A.It exists in flowers with exposed pollen only. | B.It responds to temperatures and sea levels. |
C.It remains the same regardless of species. | D.It varies depending on the flowers structure. |
A.Concerned. | B.Indifferent. | C.Unclear. | D.Optimistic. |
3 . Branding Events of China Daily
Since its launch in 1981, China Daily has grown to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With a combined print, online and mobile readership of more than 350 million, it serves a vital role in telling the world about China, providing a valuable insight into the world’s second largest economy. A series of branding events are conducted by China Daily to improve public diplomacy and international communication.
Vision China Lectures
A series of talks are organized by China Daily in which leading political and business figures are invited to speak and interact live with domestic and foreign audiences. The Vision China lectures focus on major issues facing China and the world, explore what Chinas story means for the world, and show how Chinese wisdom can help the world.
China Watch Think Tank Forum
Elites, including opinion leaders, politicians and business people with expertise on China, discuss topics on the development and the future of China and the world in China Watch Think Tank Forum.
Asia Leadership Roundtable
Asia Leadership Roundtable provides a platform for high-level dialog and communication among leaders and social elites in the fields of politics, business and academia in Asia.
“21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition
The competition is the most famous English-speaking competition in China. It is the qualifying round for students who wish to represent China in the International Public Speaking Competition in London.
For more details, click here.
1. What’s the main purpose of launching China Daily?A.To hold various branding events. |
B.To promote interpersonal communication. |
C.To combine the print, online and mobile readership. |
D.To help people around the globe know China better. |
A.They involve politicians and business people. |
B.They focus on major issues facing China and the world. |
C.They provide a platform for celebrities to compete against each other. |
D.They discuss topics on the development and the future of China and the world. |
A.A newspaper. | B.A textbook. | C.A website. | D.A magazine. |
1. 北京的位置(中国北部)、面积(16,410多平方公里)、人口(约2200万)及历史(3,000多年)等;
2. 北京的旅游特色(历史古迹如长城、故宫the Forbidden City、颐和园the Summer Palace, 特色小吃等);
3. 欢迎Harry来北京参观。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头、结尾已给出,不计入总数。
Dear Harry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
5 . Power of Perseverance (毅力)
There was once a young man named David. Born into a humble family, David had to
When David was in high school, he faced bullying (欺负) from his schoolmates, which left him feeling
After graduation, David had a dream of becoming a successful businessman. However, he had no money or
David
David’s
A.prepare | B.bet | C.struggle | D.run |
A.doubt | B.ability | C.average | D.circumstance |
A.inspired | B.defeated | C.concerned | D.touched |
A.fame | B.growth | C.survival | D.escape |
A.conquered | B.thought | C.targeted | D.persevered |
A.energy | B.ambition | C.connection | D.courage |
A.launched | B.polished | C.ensured | D.rebuilt |
A.unsteadily | B.surely | C.suddenly | D.likely |
A.take up | B.take in | C.take off | D.take over |
A.hurried | B.stole | C.developed | D.broke |
A.willpower | B.productivity | C.luck | D.creativity |
A.stepping-stone | B.milestone | C.flashlight | D.roadblock |
A.require | B.motivate | C.remind | D.guide |
A.experience | B.focus | C.vision | D.interest |
A.function | B.right | C.belief | D.potential |
1. What does the grand prize include?
A.A job opportunity. |
B.A large sum of money. |
C.A chance to study abroad. |
A.Sand. | B.Boxes. | C.Rice. |
A.Find three boxes. |
B.Solve math questions. |
C.Stand on a piece of wood. |
A.At the seaside. | B.In a building. | C.In a wood. |
1. What is wrong with the man?
A.He broke the light. | B.He fell off the chair. | C.He hurt his arm. |
A.Expensive. | B.Strict. | C.Helpful. |
A.She finds it funny. |
B.She wants to listen to the stories. |
C.She acquires lots of knowledge from it. |
Recently, there
During the
The report stated that the wholesale price for pork belly is about 24 yuan ($3.34) per kilogram,
CCTV added that the use of meat from a pig’s neck violates Chinese
Footage
A person
Here, merchants from China and many other places met to