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2 . Leonardo DiCaprio cares about climate change and has made environmental protection his life’s work. Besides leading his own environmental organization, the film star sits on the board of several other organizations, and his efforts have been celebrated by the United Nations.
But while many Hollywood stars are environmentally aware(意识到的)off screen, a new study shows the movie industry isn’t doing nearly enough on screen to keep climate change in everyday conversation. Researchers studied 37,453 scripts (剧本), looking for 36 climate keywords like “climate change”. They found only about 2.8% had any mention of the keywords. However, the word “dog” was mentioned 13 times more than all 36 climate words.
The study was published with a guidebook, Good Energy, to help screenwriters to focus more on climate change in movies and TV shows. The book was written after discussion with over 100 screenwriters and producers, as well as climate experts. Information about climate has an important part in the book, along with suggestions on how to shape characters and offer climate solutions on screen, Katherine Oliver, who helped with the print of the book, said, “Our goal should be to bridge the gap between the world we live in and the modern world we see on TV.”
Salire(讽刺)is used in Don’t Look Up , which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in a story satirizing the worlds cold reaction to climate change. Writer-director Adam McKay was among those who joined the discussion about the book. “We’ve seen how the film has created more conversation to call on people to look up,” McKay said.
Supporters of the book call this just the start and say it’s up to Hollywood to tailor scripts so that they can mirror the terrible situation the world is facing in real life. If we’re doing a scene(场景)in a supermarket, let there be people refusing to use plastic bags. Or if we’re doing scenes where we can be modeling healthy eating, then let’s have a system that can offer clean water.
1. What does the study on the movie industry suggest?A.Most scripts are less creative than expected. |
B.Animal protection work has achieved huge success. |
C.The movie industry suffers from environmental problems. |
D.The movie industry’s environmental awareness isn’t enough. |
A.Putting more climate-related scenes on screen. |
B.Bridging the gap between screenwriters and viewers. |
C.Honouring film stars’ efforts to protect the environment. |
D.Drawing viewers’ attention to problems presented in movies. |
A.To praise Adam McKay’s writing skills, |
B.To share the secret of this movie’s success. |
C.To list a movie showing environmental concerns. |
D.To explain why satire should be used in movies. |
A.Adapt. | B.Limit. | C.Refuse. | D.Borrow. |
3 . Posture(姿势)plays an important part in health. Long-time poor posture can lead to pain and discomfort. It has also been shown that poor posture can increase the risk of disease. Solutions are needed to help people, especially students and office workers, change their posture to prevent these problems and improve their health. As a result, researchers have developed a smart fabric(织物).
People often sit in various poor postures in their daily life. This could be reduced if people were able to observe their real-time sitting posture by wearing the smart fabric. With the sitting position monitoring (监测),users can watch their posture on the screen and make necessary changes.
The fabric was developed using TENGS, which can use movement of the wearer to collect the energy to power the posture monitoring sensor(传感器). The data collected by the sensors can provide immediate advice, warning the wearer when they need to change their posture. The fabric stretches easily and is washable and breathable. These factors are important for how people use the smart fabric, affecting the comfort of the wearable sensors and how well the fabric works.
In addition to the comfort of the fabric, another important aspect is the effectiveness of the posture monitoring. The sensors are fixed into the fabric in positions along the spines(脊椎), which can help collect data on the most common poor positions. The data is then sent to a machine, which processes key information telling how the wearer is sitting, classifying their sitting position, and monitoring how they correct their posture. This system is able to correctly recognizing the wearer’s posture most of the time.
With all these features, this monitoring clothing will help people avoid pain, discomfort, and long-term health problems. And it is believed this clothing will offer a reliable healthcare solution for long-term monitoring.
1. Why is the smart fabric developed?A.To treat some spine diseases. |
B.To change people’s working habits. |
C.To help people correct their poor postures. |
D.To start a new trend in the fashion industry. |
A.It is self-powered. |
B.It can be used as a charger. |
C.It adapts to body movements. |
D.It prevents people from sitting for long. |
A.The advantages of the smart fabric. |
B.The working process of the smart fabric. |
C.The function of sensors in the smart fabric. |
D.The ways of collecting data within the smart fabric. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Surprised, | C.Uncertain. | D.Supportive. |
4 . Surrounded by a charming poplar forest in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a woman dressed in silk, dances under falling golden poplar leaves, looking like a “fairy” from myth(神话). This is a scene from a video that has caught the attention of Chinese netizens who have seen it as one of the most beautiful tourism promotions on social media.
This elegant lady is not an actress but the director of the Xayar County(县)Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism—Renaguli Reheman. Reheman recalled that the idea to introduce Xayar county’s plentiful tourism resources through short videos was inspired by another official in Zhaosu county in Xinjiang whose short video of him riding a horse in the snow successfully helped to promote local tourism.
Reheman said shooting the videos was not easy. Thinking that having her ride a camel would be a good fit for a desert tourism promotion, she decided to challenge herself by riding the tall animal even though she was afraid of falling off. While promoting a scenic(风景优美) highway near the poplar forest, Reheman spent two days learning to ride a motorcycle.
Reheman is just one of the many local officials who are promoting county tourism with fresh ideas and creative methods. This new tourism promotion model has brought local tourism industries to life and more officials are learning from it through the county.
1. What is the woman mentioned in Paragraph 1?A.A local official. | B.An actress. |
C.A photographer. | D.An environmentalist. |
A.Caring and generous. | B.Brave and confident. |
C.Creative and hardworking. | D.Humorous and kind. |
A.From her friends. |
B.From a tourist. |
C.From a famous director. |
D.From a video by another official. |
A.Being a Star with the Short Video |
B.Tourism Booming After the Promotion |
C.A Great Idea Changing the Poplar Forest |
D.A Xinjiang Local Official Promoting Local Tourism |
China is known as the home of tea. Since ancient times, tea
Picking tea leaves is an important spring activity in the Yangtze River Basin in South China. The earliest batch (批) of tea is often ready
East China’s Zhejiang province is acknowledged
Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China
6 . You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams(1860-1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community (社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson(1907-1964)
If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks(1913-2005)
On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott.It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was,was tired of giving in,”said Parks.
1. What is Jane Addams famous for in history?A.Her social work. | B.Her teaching skills. |
C.Her efforts to win a prize. | D.Her community background. |
A.Her lack of proper training in law. | B.The discrimination against women. |
C.Her little work experience in court. | D.The poor financial conditions. |
A.Jane Addams. | B.Rachel Carson. |
C.Sandra Day O’Connor. | D.Rosa Parks. |
7 . Shortly after a father and-son fight, my twelve-year-old son, Marlon, asked me if I was up for a basketball game of one-on-one. Without
There comes a time when sons
When playing
It’s a man thing, I guess. As a father, I need to
We played for quite a long time that day. I won a narrow victory and told him that he played for the wrong reasons. He
A.thinking | B.exercising | C.recalling | D.reflecting |
A.game | B.tip | C.offer | D.round |
A.decide | B.wonder | C.perform | D.prove |
A.stepped | B.skipped | C.drove | D.fell |
A.respect | B.test | C.check | D.approve |
A.boyhood | B.brotherhood | C.manhood | D.childhood |
A.personal | B.emotional | C.mental | D.physical |
A.chess | B.videogame | C.basketball | D.football |
A.shortly | B.exactly | C.actually | D.eventually |
A.teach | B.award | C.have | D.take |
A.responsibility | B.honesty | C.toughness | D.victory |
A.pull down | B.back down | C.calm down | D.break down . |
A.shook | B.stared | C.winked | D.nodded |
A.challenged | B.led | C.recommended | D.introduced |
A.cried | B.laughed | C.sighed | D.yelled |
Weiqi is a game which can best show the deep culture of China. About 4,000 years ago the Emperor Yao created
Weiqi is a game attracting many people. The charm of weiqi lies
Playing weiqi is not only for recreation but also for developing one’s temperament (性情). For centuries, weiqi
9 . People who enjoy running often like to take part in running events as well. Signing up for a particular event and then working towards it can be a great way to achieve goals and increase confidence.
The most common types of running events are races.
A.The distance run is only part of each running event. |
B.There are many different kinds of races to suit different running ability levels. |
C.Of course, there are other events in addition to races. |
D.Running is one of the cheapest and most affordable forms of exercising. |
E.Running events can also be a great way to have fun and meet other people. |
F.These meets often last all day, and winners typically receive medals after a competition. |
G.Most of active runners have lower blood pressure compared to people who don’t run. |
10 . The cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.
Ecuador
Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a building for around $ 50, 000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.
Mexico
Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there $are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 to $ 800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.
Argentina
Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $ 139, 000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.
Vietnam
Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $ 25,000 to $ 50,000 if you search in the right areas.
1. In which country is the US Dollar used for its currency?A.Argentina. | B.Mexico. |
C.Ecuador. | D.Vietnam. |
A.About $ 7,000. | B.About $ 8,000. |
C.About $ 8,800. | D.About $ 12,000. |
A.They have great restaurants. |
B.The cost of living is expensive. |
C.The middle-sized homes cost around $ 139,000. |
D.Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries. |