A.Paris. | B.Madrid. | C.Venice. |
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3 . Recently, economist Francisca Antman makes a convincing case that the explosion of tea as an everyman’s drink in late 1700s England saved many lives. This would not have been because of any beneficial substances of the leaf. Instead, the simple practice of boiling water for tea, in an era before people understood that illness could be caused by water-borne pathogens (病原体), may have been enough to keep many from an early grave.
Between 1761 and 1834, the annual death rate decreased considerably, but wages didn’t seem to have risen much and standards of living arguably didn’t increase. Actually, with the rise of the industrial revolution, many people crowded into towns whose sanitation (卫生条件) left much to be desired. Some historians suggested that boiling water for tea might have played a role in this decrease.
“With people coming into cities to work, given the level of sanitation they have, the big killer is water.” says Antman. Using data from over 400 English districts, relating water sources and quality with death rates, she found the key date is 1785 when tea suddenly became affordable for the majority of Britons. There were many things to recommend tea as a drink of the common people: you could make a satisfying drink with just a few leaves, which could be reused for multiple pots, and tea was potentially cheaper than beer, which became expensive both by the complex making process and by a tax on malt (麦芽). She found that deaths dropped in all districts, but those with bad water saw death rates drop 18% more than those with good water.
Interestingly,while there wasn’t a noticeable decrease in deaths among children aged two to five — who typically didn’t consume much tea — there was a slight fall in infant deaths, perhaps reflecting the fact that if tea-drinking parents had less diarrheal (腹泻) disease, their very young children might have been protected a bit as well.
1. What might contribute to decreased death rates according to some historians?A.Desirable sanitation. | B.Less water-related disease. |
C.Industrial revolution. | D.Beneficial substances in tea. |
A.Because it tasted better than beer. | B.Because it was less costly and reusable. |
C.Because people needn’t pay any tax on it. | D.Because people enjoyed its making process. |
A.Drinking tea has tittle influence on young children. |
B.Children can also drink tea to protect themselves from diarrheal disease. |
C.Parents’ tea-drinking habits may have a positive effect on their children. |
D.Death rates of children didn’t drop due to their lack of tea-drinking habits. |
A.Why people need to boil water to make tea. |
B.Why British develop a love for drinking tea. |
C.How tea gains increasing popularity in Britain. |
D.How Britain’s taste for tea may have saved lives. |
4 . The beaches on Mykonos’s southwest coast are among the Med’s best for parties, but head east to find a different atmosphere among a rocky, golden coastline dotted with sandy bays.
Fokos Bay
Park your vehicle in the dirt lot and walk over the low dunes to find perfect little Fokos Bay,where deep, sheltered waters offer delightful swimming for all ages. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, head on over to the renowned restaurant overlooking the sand for a lazy seafood lunch.
Agari Beach
If getting your own wheels isn’t an option, Agari is only a 15-minute walk east of the more famous Elia Bcach and on the south coast bcach ferry route. It’s one of the closest uncrowded beaches to Hora, Mykonos’s main town, and home to a lonely cafe that provides sunbeds and sell drinks and snacks.
Mersini Beach
Wander west around the headland to the next beach along - the gentle arc of Mersini beach, which is usually the least-crowded on Mykonos. Bring your own sun mat and even an umbrella as this beach is service-free: wild and raw, and perfectly matched to a sunbathing without being disturbed.
Kalafati Beach
In the far southeast, about seven miles from Mykonos town, the broad curving coastline of Kalafati Beach is beloved for its steady winds that blow the sails of windsurfers and kite surfers- perfect if you’re looking for sporting action. Rnt boards and get lessons right at the beach at Windsurfing Mykonos.
1. What can visitors do at Agari beach?A.Try excellent seafood. | B.Rent boards for windsurfing. |
C.Have a 15-minute ferry ride. | D.Rest undisturbed in sunbeds. |
A.Its rental equipment for sunbathers. | B.Its undeveloped surroundings. |
C.Its complex geography along the route. | D.Its free service of sun mats and umbrellas. |
A.Fokos Bay | B.Mersini Beach | C.Agari Beach | D.Kalafati Beach |
In a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, New Dragon Gate Inn, a traditional Shaoxing Opera performance
As the play gains popularity in the past weeks, Chen Lijun,
6 . There are few things more comforting than a hug. It’s a gesture that makes you feel loved, supported, and safe.
A study has discovered that the degree to which we show physical affection and are comfortable with it depends on how we were raised.
Low self-esteem and insecurity
Trauma (创伤)and abuse
Lastly, if individuals suffered physical abuse in their past, it is highly likely that they may reject any forms of physicaI contact. This rejection is often a result of the deep-seated fear and distrust that has developed within them due to their previous experiences. Indeed,traumatic events and negative experiences, such as physical violence or abuse, can generate a great fear of establishing physical closeness with others
A.Parenting style |
B.Fears and panic |
C.However, not everyone experiences these pleasant sensations. |
D.Those who dislike physical contact may not have strong and healthy self-esteem. |
E.For instance, growing up in a loving family encourages children to be open and caring. |
F.They may avoid getting close to others due to a panic of dirt, or the spread of certain diseases. |
G.Thus, they may adopt a defensive gesture, keeping others at a distance to avoid potential harm. |
7 . Electric-powered vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft, or flying cars, are a growing trend. Many companies are creating different designs, ranging from big drone-like vehicles to those similar to tight spider webs. However, these won’t be like family cars from the“Jetsons”cartoon; flying them will need a pilot’s license, and they’ll likely first be used as air taxis.
One company, Pivotal,has focused on a project that lets people fly their own vehicle.Their creation, Helix, is a one-seat vehicle, similar to a flying motorbike. Made to fit U.S.regulations for small aircraft, it can be flown without a pilot’s license in open areas.
It has been a hairy ride. Pivotal, was started by Marcus Leng, a Canadian mechanical engineer. In 2011, he began to pursue his interest in flight. He believed electric-powered flight was possible and built a model in his backyard. Named BlackFly, it was a simple construction using carbon-fiber and even a chopstick for support. But it flew only once, marking the first human flight in an eVTOL.
After 12 years of improvements,Pivotal now has a market-ready product. Helix has undergone several changes but kept its basic design. It has two sets of wings and eight propellers(螺旋桨), looking like a squeezed “H” from below. There’s no landing gear; Instead, its belly is curved in a way like a humpback whale’s, so it rocks to stability after landing.
Pilot’s licence or not, buyers must train to fly Helix. The vehicle’s software limits the pilot to its built-in safety mechanisms. If something goes wrong, there’s a parachute that can be spread for a safe landing.
The Helix’s top speed is a respectable 100kph, but its range is only 30km. And charging it is a bit of a pain. Charging takes 4.5 hours with a regular plug, but a special charger can reduce this to 75 minutes. So, it’s not quite like the futuristic Jetsons yet, but a possible step on-or perhaps above-the road
1. Which of the following is a feature of Helix?A.It’s a pilotless motorbike. |
B.It looks like a loose spider web. |
C.It is large and flies in open areas. |
D.It only has a driver’s seat. |
A.Riding Helix was not easy. |
B.Flying Helix was just a piece of cake. |
C.The journey to develop Helix was challenging. |
D.The process of making Helix was quite interesting. |
A.With a built-in software. |
B.With its curved bottom. |
C.With two sets of wings. |
D.With its special shape. |
A.It has a promising future. |
B.Its design is far from satisfying. |
C.It is perfect for a long flight. |
D.Its charging time is unacceptable. |
8 . It’s been 50 years since the beginning of bar codes. Scanning an item at checkout is something we take for granted in this age of convenience.
On March 31, 1971, a historic meeting took place in New York City. The meeting agreed to create a system to uniquely identify every single product, calling it the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) the core of bar codes, according to El Mudo, a Spanish newspaper.
In the past five decades, bar codes have provided many conveniences for commerce. “The next generation of bar codes, such as QR codes can hold vastly more information. Their use, for example, can tell consumers if a product contains allergens (过敏原) or if it is organic.
A.Time has proved it a great decision. |
B.It gives consumers a greater level of trust. |
C.What information does a bar code contain? |
D.When do we scan a bar code on the product? |
E.We can thank the game-changing technology for that. |
F.The numbers can indicate where that product is identified, |
G.It allows the first digitization in the control of the goods for sale. |
9 . The 19th Asian Games begin in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, on 23 September 2023, with Asia’s top athletes back in action representing their nations. Olympics.com picks 10 stars to keep an eye on. Malaysia’s diving queen Pandelela is one of them.
Pandelela has had a difficult year with injury and health issues. She will be looking to Hangzhou to turn her 2023 season — during which she has only competed twice — around. Pandelela made her season debut (首秀)in May at the 2023 Diving World Cup stop in Montreal, finishing ninth in both the individual 10m platform and mixed team events.
However, at a training camp in China in June ahead of July’s World Championships in Japan, she picked up both illness and injury again, which hampered her in Fukuoka. There, she unfortunately finished 24th in the individual platform event — missing out on the semi-finals for the first time in her career.
“Despite the setback, I will keep showing up and never give up. Because the lesson in the pool here may just be the perfect potion (解药) for what’s going to happen in the future,” she wrote on Facebook following that disappointment. Her first chance to right that wrong will come in China.
The Asian Games 2022 were postponed by a year due to pandemic, but now Asian best athletes are ready to represent their nations, five years after they last did so at the 2018. We are looking forward to witnessing more athletes like Pandelela to do their best in this Games.
1. What does the underlined word “hampered” refer to?A.inspired | B.encouraged | C.stopped | D.destroyed |
A.Pandelela has already overcome these difficulties. |
B.Hangzhou Asian Games will be a good chance for her. |
C.Pandelela’s skills are impressive but dangerous. |
D.Pandelela cannot represent her nation in diving. |
A.Determined. | B.Kind-hearted. | C.Negative. | D.Curious. |
A.Popular Athletes Around the World | B.The Hangzhou Asian Games |
C.Diving World Cup in Montreal | D.Malaysia’s Diving Queen Pandelela |
10 . Campgrounds
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Namakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
Namakanipaio
Namakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits (烧烤坑). Campfires are allowed in the barbecue pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Fees:
There is a pay station on site.
Drive-in sites—$15. 00 per night
If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.
Weather may be cool year-round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 70s F. Nighttime temperature range: 40s to low 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly(帆布篷顶)and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
Reservations are required.
Kulanaokuaiki
Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads, and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11: 00 a. m. Fires are NOT permitted. Stay limit is up to 7 days.
Fees:
$10. 00 a night per site
$5. 00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior(Golden Age)and Golden Access passes
Fees may be paid at the campground’s self-registration station.
Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: high 40s to high 60s F. Daytime temperature range: high 60s to 90s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings.
Reservations are required.
1. How is Namakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?A.It offers no water at the location. | B.It allows fire in the barbecue pits. |
C.It provides an up to seven-day stay. | D.It has a wider range of temperature. |
A.$75. | B.$50. | C.$25. | D.$15. |
A.Booking in advance. | B.Traveling in a group. |
C.Bringing a high-quality tent. | D.Taking summer clothing for hot days. |