1.展览的时间和地点；
2.展览内容；
3.参观时的注意事项。
1.词数 80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Do you feel lonely? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently addressed loneliness as a pressing health threat. It called for countries and organizations to make social connections a priority.
Loneliness is a state of mind marked by feelings of isolation (孤独) despite wanting social connections. So, people who are lonely usually experience the emotional pain of not being connected with others. Solitude (独处), on the other hand, is voluntary. People who enjoy spending time by themselves continue to maintain positive social relationships that they can return to when they want connection.
Social isolation impacts the health and well-being of all age groups across the world. According to the WHO, one in four old people experience social isolation. Among adolescents, between 5 and 15 percent experience loneliness, but the numbers are likely to be underestimations, said the organization.
In terms of teenagers, social disconnection can lead to poorer education outcomes since young people who have experienced loneliness in high school are more likely to drop out of university.
Lack of social connection carries a risk of early death equivalent to other better-known risk factors such as smoking, obesity and air pollution, or potentially even greater. Loneliness has a far-reaching impact comparable to smoking up to 15cigarettes a day, according to a 2017 study.
Previous studies have shown that loneliness has been linked to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of heart disease by 30 percent. A 2015 study looked at the immune systems of its participants who were identified as lonely. It showed that they tend to have more inflammation (炎症) and less immunity, which can be a result of feeling stressed due to loneliness.
To tackle this crisis, the WHO launched the Commission on Social Connection, which held its first leadership meeting from Dec. 6 to 8 to outline solutions to build social connections at scale.
1. What can we learn about people experiencing loneliness from the text?| A．They prefer solitude over social interaction. |
| B．They feel lacking in social connection. |
| C．They feel other people isolate them on purpose. |
| D．They struggle to maintain social relationships. |
| A．It is harder for older people to get rid of it. |
| B．Teenagers are usually not influenced by it. |
| C．People can suffer from it regardless of their age. |
| D．Adults experience it primarily due to workplace stress. |
| A．By citing previous studies. | B．By asking the readers some questions. |
| C．By quoting lonely people. | D．By comparing it with other diseases. |
| A．To raise awareness about loneliness. |
| B．To give advice on how to prevent social isolation. |
| C．To stress the need for mental health evaluations. |
| D．To warn people of diseases related to loneliness. |
Listed as a national level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)
“Ten years ago, our audience
The number of young
The revival of Qinqiang Opera in the past decades has reflected the country’s cultural development,
4 . I still remember that busy autumn evening as I hurried with my eldest daughter, Athena, to get to her classroom on time for the parent-teacher night. We walked in and all eyes were on me. A few adults quickly quieted their kids’ whispers. A classmate yelled to my daughter, “What’s wrong with your mom’s face?” Shocked, I started to explain my condition, but my six-year-old daughter looked at him and said, “It’s my mom’s birthmark! Don’t be rude!” I was extremely proud of how she handled that situation.
I was quite young when I realized I looked different because of my large facial birthmark. I always thought I would be alone because of it. Being compared to Batman’s evil Two-Face made me believe I could never find love. But I was lucky enough to meet my husband, who saw me for who I am inside. When I had my first daughter, I was overjoyed, but I began to worry if the world would judge my children. I always worried I might pass my condition onto my children; I didn’t want them to grow up feeling judged. Unfortunately, my facial difference has influenced my children. My daughters get disinvited from birthday parties or sleepovers, or I learn certain kids are no longer friends with mine after their parents saw me at school.
When my kids were young, I explained how my special purple skin was rare and we talked about acceptance and never judging others on how they look. When my girls kiss my purple-skinned cheek, I feel “normal” around them and their unconditional love. With time going by, both my daughters have become my strongest supporters. Thanks to them, I’ve begun to feel more self-confident as I try to be a good role model.
Their worldviews are similar to mine. We see the world a little differently and with a kinder, more accepting heart. As the saying goes, your daughters will grow up to be your best friends. I know that will be the case for me!
1. What happened when the author went to attend the parent-teacher night?| A．Athena defended her mother against her classmate’s rudeness. |
| B．Athena was praised by others for her bravery and optimism. |
| C．Some parents criticized their kids because of their misbehaviour. |
| D．The author felt shocked at her daughter’s response to her classmate. |
| A．Friendship needs to be watered by love. |
| B．We should accept other people’s differences. |
| C．We should treat our children as best friends. |
| D．Our ability to handle difficulties can be developed. |
| A．They have to drop out of school. |
| B．They have difficulty keeping friendships. |
| C．They have the same physical condition as me. |
| D．They feel worried because they are often judged. |
| A．A Birthmark to Live with |
| B．A Kind and Accepting Heart |
| C．My Strongest Supporters |
| D．The Importance of not Judging |
1. How does the man know about the play?
| A．From a newspaper. |
| B．From a friend. |
| C．From a theatre poster. |
| A．The play isn’t good. |
| B．He has to work on Saturday. |
| C．Tickets are unavailable. |
6 . Both Vijayan and his wife Mohana grew up on the streets of Kochi, India. They married 49 years ago, making a(n)
Each day, they
Mohana had always been
Traveling has opened up the couple’s minds so much. They’ve been to many natural and man-made
Vijayan and Mohana aren’t finished with their adventures and their
| A．mistake | B．difference | C．living | D．apology |
| A．explore | B．change | C．control | D．support |
| A．added up | B．took in | C．gave out | D．set aside |
| A．exchanges | B．failures | C．adventures | D．proposals |
| A．saving | B．applying | C．competing | D．renting |
| A．annoyed | B．curious | C．positive | D．concerned |
| A．confuses | B．protects | C．attracts | D．requests |
| A．anxious | B．frightened | C．inspired | D．addicted |
| A．still | B．quite | C．hardly | D．immediately |
| A．organizations | B．greenhouses | C．civilizations | D．sights |
| A．improving | B．admiring | C．recommending | D．recognizing |
| A．relaxed | B．amazed | C．confident | D．awkward |
| A．design | B．strategy | C．arrangement | D．goal |
| A．reminds | B．orders | C．awards | D．offers |
| A．debates | B．responsibilities | C．challenges | D．directions |
1. 旅游地点；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：写作词数为80词左右。
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Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and
The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for
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9 . A three-year nationwide action plan to better protect ancient covered bridges (廊桥) started on Monday in Taishun county, Wenzhou city in East China’s Zhejiang province.
Covered bridges not only serve as means of transportation and communication. They are also acting as places to rest and for leisurely gatherings, sites for making offerings and even market areas for trading.
“Covered bridges are an important part of traditional Chinese culture, with a long history and rich diversity,” said Huang Zi, a lead expert at the Zhejiang Ancient Architecture Design and Research Institute.
But their largely wooden structures and the variety of roles they play make them easier to be damaged. In 2016, three ancient covered bridges in Taishun were destroyed by heavy rains during a typhoon. In 2020, a covered bridge first built during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and most recently rebuilt in the 18th century in Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province, was destroyed by floodwaters. Not long ago, a 900-year-old covered bridge in Pingnan county, Fujian province, one of the longest in China, fell down in a fire at night in early August.
Protective measures have already been put in place in areas with ancient covered bridges. It will be a long-term process, said Huang, and greater efforts should be made to keep that sustainable (可持续的). One key, according to Huang, is to involve people’s concerns, needs and values in protecting the covered bridges.
“More preservation knowledge should be communicated to people through related projects,” he said.
More relevantly, the protection of covered bridges should be combined with tourism. “When people come to visit, walk and have fun there, those old covered bridges can truly show their energy and liveliness,” he said.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．Different means of transportation. | B．The roles of covered bridges. |
| C．Places to communicate and rest. | D．Trading areas of covered bridges. |
| A．By making comparisons. | B．By listing numbers. |
| C．By giving examples. | D．By telling stories. |
| A．Projects to build different bridges. |
| B．Knowledge about the bridge history. |
| C．Public attention and participation. |
| D．Communication about different values. |
| A．They were largely made of hard stones. |
| B．The protective measures were not enough. |
| C．The covered bridges in Taishun fell down in a fire. |
| D．Tourism will do harm to their energy and liveliness. |
10 . On Monday, people across Kenya took part in the country’s first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created by Kenya’s president, William Ruto, to encourage people to plant trees as part of a plan to fight the climate crisis (危机).
Kenya is famous for its beautiful forests and wildlife. But large areas of Kenya’s forests have been cut down, either for the wood, to clear the land for farming, or both. And those trees would normally help take in carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that’s a major cause of the climate crisis.
In early November, to help get Kenya’s great tree-planting effort started, the government declared November 13 a holiday — National Tree Growing Day. To prepare for the day, the government got 150 million seedlings ready for planting.
The government created a special app to help organize the tree planting. The app is called JazaMiti, which means “fill with trees” in Swahili. The app helps people collect trees, find places to plant, and record their efforts. The app will also help the government track how many trees have been planted in different areas around the country.
People all over Kenya turned out in large numbers to take part in the holiday. Elizabeth Wathuti, who works to protect the environment, was very happy about the support that Kenyans showed for tree planting. But she pointed out that it would be very important to continue to take care of the trees as they grow. “Tree planting is just the beginning,” she said.
Many people were very excited about the tree-planting holiday. Some hope that it will happen every year.
1. Why do people cut down trees in Kenya?| A．To reduce the greenhouse gas. | B．To get more land for water. |
| C．To help with the climate crisis. | D．To get more farm land or wood. |
| A．Young trees. | B．Bottles of water. |
| C．Different rules. | D．Planting apps. |
| A．By showing the places to plant. | B．By watering the trees around. |
| C．By raising money for trees. | D．By recording the number of people. |
| A．The government should take care of the trees. |
| B．There’s still a long way to go for tree planting. |
| C．Protecting the environment is of less importance. |
| D．The tree-planting holiday should be held every year. |
