1 . When I was living in New York, I decided it was time to get my middle-aged self back in shape. The gym near my house was tiny. I was the weakest person there and I felt
One day I was on the assisted pull-up machine when a huge guy walked up to me and
After that day, I started to love going there. I was
There were
A.out of place | B.out of shape | C.out of order | D.out of trouble |
A.hate | B.understand | C.notice | D.believe |
A.wondered | B.reminded | C.asked | D.suggested |
A.answer | B.aid | C.topic | D.chance |
A.agreed | B.promised | C.nodded | D.admitted |
A.persuade | B.show | C.contact | D.expose |
A.shouted | B.repeated | C.explained | D.stressed |
A.Keep | B.Avoid | C.Risk | D.Forget |
A.ready | B.willing | C.likely | D.certain |
A.yet | B.still | C.ever | D.never |
A.talking about | B.going on | C.worrying about | D.depending on |
A.teachers | B.friends | C.professors | D.athletes |
A.support | B.choice | C.challenge | D.guidance |
A.trainer | B.lawyer | C.assistant | D.doctor |
A.experienced | B.suffered | C.learned | D.hidden |
1.比赛信息;
2.赛前准备;
3.表达期待。
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Dear Chris,
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Cheers,
Li Hua
In 2018, 17-year-old Hemesh spent a life-changing summer with his grandmother Anne, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Witnessing the impact of the disease firsthand, Hemesh was awakened to the seriousness of the situation.
One night, Hemesh walked into the kitchen only to discover that his grandmother had left the gas stove (炉) on after making tea. Shocked by the dangerous consequences Alzheimer’s disease could bring about, he couldn’t help but wonder what might have happened if he hadn’t been there.
Hemesh’s worries increased as he observed his grandmother’s behavior. She would wake up in the early hours of the morning, believing she was on a train, and wander outside aimlessly. This wandering tendency could potentially lead her to get lost or put herself in risky situations.
Determined to make a difference, Hemesh engaged himself in extensive research about Alzheimer’s disease and its symptomatic (症状的) progression. Through his studies, he discovered that wandering was a common problem among dementia patients, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Inspired by his newfound knowledge and fueled by his desire to help, Hemesh told his family, “I can’t just stand by and watch this happen. I need to do something to keep Grandma safe. I think I have an idea that might help not just her, but others in similar situations.”
With firm determination, he developed an inventive answer to the wandering dilemma, a device he called the Guardian Companion. It was a wearable device, similar to a smartwatch, specifically designed for Alzheimer’s patients. It integrated advanced GPS technology and a panic button to assist those who tended to wander, ensuring their safety and well-being. After the device got its official approval, Hemesh happily went to try it on for his grandmother.
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As Anne put on the Guardian Companion, Hemesh explained how it worked.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In the next few weeks, the device made a difference to Anne and her family.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . Clara Barton packed her things at the office and went to her boss. “It’s been a pleasure working with you, but I’m leaving my job,” she turned and left.
“Why do you get home so early?” asked her sister Sally.
“The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers. I need to help them.” Sally looked around the room. “I’m going with you.” The two volunteered at a hospital where soldiers received treatment.
After several months, Clara became worried. “Sally, this isn’t enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front line. I’m leaving in the morning.”
Sally looked surprised. “Clara! You can’t. It’s too dangerous!”
“The front-line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.”
Clara got donations (捐赠物) from wherever she could and used her own savings to buy things that soldiers need. She also organized men to give help, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded.
Months later, Clara eventually made it to the front line. The wounded soldiers were so thankful for what she had done; she was regarded as the Angel of the Battlefield.
After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their family had worn her down.
While visiting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its aim of helping the victims (受害者) of war around the world created interest and excitement in Clara. It also encouraged an idea. When she returned home, Clara worked to start an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it. Finally, on 21 May 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was made president of the organization.
1. What does the underlined phrase “taking its toll on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Calling for. |
B.Taking control of. |
C.Having a bad effect on. |
D.Making an impression on. |
①Clara paid a visit to Switzerland.
②Clara officially started the American Red Cross.
③Clara learned about the International Red Cross.
④Clara went to the front line to help wounded soldiers.
⑤Clara quitted her job to volunteer at a hospital for soldiers.
A.⑤④③①② | B.⑤④①③② |
C.④⑤③①② | D.④⑤①③② |
A.Kind and smart. |
B.Honest and generous. |
C.Strict and narrow -minded. |
D.Brave and warm -hearted. |
A.To describe how cruel the Civil War was. |
B.To tell how the International Red Cross was formed. |
C.To explain the role that women played in the war. |
D.To introduce an important woman in American history. |
A.Through the Internet. |
B.Through phone calls. |
C.Through text messages. |
A.It has no side effect at all. |
B.It should be strictly forbidden. |
C.It may cause trouble for humans. |
A.Online videos. | B.Virtual reality. | C.Phone applications. |
A.It’s safe to use. | B.Facebook friends are reliable. | C.It can waste your time. |
9 . This question has fascinated behavioural scientists for decades: why do we give money to charity?
The explanations for charitable giving fall into three broad categories, from the purely altruisic (利他的)— I donate because I value the social good done by the charity. The “impurely” altruistic— I donate because I extract value from knowing I contribute to the social good for the charity. And the not-at-all altruistic— I donate because I want to show off to potential mates how rich I am.
But are these motives strong enough to enable people to donate as much as they would want to? Most people support charities in one way or another, but often we struggle to make donations as often as we think we should. Although many people would like to leave a gift to charity in their will, they forget about it when the time comes.
Many people are also aware that they should donate to the causes that have the highest impact, but facts and figures are less attractive than narratives. In a series of experiments, it was found that people are much more responsive to charitable pleas that feature a single, identifiable beneficiary(受益者), than they are to statistical information about the scale of the problem being faced. When it comes to charitable giving, we are often ruled by our hearts and not our heads.
The good news is that charitable giving is contagious—seeing others give makes an individual more likely to give and gentle encouragement from an important person in your life can also make a big difference to your donation decisions— more than quadrupling them in our recent study. Habit also plays a part— in three recent experiments those who volunteered before were more likely to do donate their time than those who had not volunteered before.
In summary, behavioural science identifies a range of factors that influence our donations, and can help us to keep giving in the longer term. This is great news not just for charities, but also for donors.
1. What can we learn about people who do charitable giving?A.Most people support charity as often as they think they should. |
B.Some people don’t want to leave a gift to charity until the time comes. |
C.Those who donate because they can gain an advantage are purely altruistic. |
D.Some people send money to charity simply to tell others they are wealthy. |
A.Not revealing the names of the donors. |
B.Showing figures about the seriousness of the problem. |
C.Telling stories that feature a single, recognizable beneficiary. |
D.Reminding people to write down what to donate in the will in advance. |
A.People will learn from others and follow the suit. |
B.Many people are familiar with charitable giving. |
C.Charitable giving helps the beneficiary in all aspects. |
D.Charitable giving can bring a lot of benefits to donors. |
A.To persuade more people to donate. |
B.To explain the science behind why people donate. |
C.To criticize some false charitable giving behaviours. |
D.To explore approaches to making people donate more. |
1. How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
A.About 230 meters. |
B.About 320 meters. |
C.About 430 meters. |
A.Confusing. |
B.Forgiving. |
C.Admiring. |