To raise the elderly’s
This method was widely welcomed by the attendees and the service center was crowded with people. According to the local police, elderly people are key
Volunteers also handed out handbooks on telecommunications fraud prevention to the seniors,
The case was widely circulated online and some netizens commented, “With anti-fraud buns eaten, anti-fraud knowledge grows in mind.”
2 . Thirty-five years ago, my son, Jared, was born visually impaired.
As a
From its
As a mother, I
Jared graduated from Michigan State University and
| A．Fortunately | B．Frankly | C．Suddenly | D．Surprisingly |
| A．involve | B．occupy | C．establish | D．engage |
| A．shot up | B．broke up | C．ended up | D．brought up |
| A．rigid | B．shy | C．sympathetic | D．demanding |
| A．Therefore | B．Originally | C．Virtually | D．Actually |
| A．making | B．translating | C．choosing | D．applying |
| A．cost | B．content | C．budget | D．appearance |
| A．fame | B．demand | C．fortune | D．passion |
| A．permits | B．presents | C．experiences | D．donations |
| A．flexible | B．attractive | C．practical | D．humble |
| A．donated | B．reserved | C．distributed | D．sold |
| A．accepted | B．suspected | C．approved | D．appreciated |
| A．sighted | B．devoted | C．respected | D．admired |
| A．maintained | B．earned | C．produced | D．confirmed |
| A．acknowledged | B．identified | C．managed | D．served |
It hosts exhibitions connecting transport with the social and cultural history of London. Inside, you’ll find more than 80 vehicles (车辆) covering 200 years of London’s history, including a red Routemaster bus and the world’s first Underground steam train. What’s special is the interactive (互动的) gallery, where you can step aboard real buses and trains and have a go on a Tube driving simulator (模拟器). Tickets must be booked in advance. Make sure to leave enough time to visit the London Transport Museum shop and refuel in the Canteen cafe, both of which are free to enter without a ticket.
Science Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question, “Who am I?” the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years and don’t forget the exciting Imax cinema.
Bank of England Museum
Show the fascinating history of the Bank of England, from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the nation’s central bank. Step into the Bank of England Museum’s impressive building and explore the unique collection of banknotes and coins. There is even a real gold bar you can touch. It is free to visit the Bank of England Museum.
Design Museum
It is the world’s leading museum devoted to modern-day design in every form: from furniture to industrial design. Check out the regular exhibitions showing the rich creativity found in all forms of design and its importance to our world. It is free but some temporary exhibitions require a fee. Various bus routes stop close to the Design Museum.
1. What makes London Transport Museum special?| A．Its vehicles with a long history. |
| B．Its free coffee to refresh visitors. |
| C．Its exhibition of a red Routemaster bus. |
| D．Its vehicle driving experience for visitors. |
| A．London Transport Museum. | B．The Science Museum. |
| C．The Bank of England Museum. | D．The Design Museum. |
| A．It charges at times. | B．Its exhibition form is single. |
| C．Its collection lacks creativity. | D．It’s inconveniently located. |
1. What is the man’s problem?
| A．He doesn’t have time to go abroad. |
| B．He hasn’t had a vacation for three weeks. |
| C．He doesn’t know where to spend his vacation. |
| A．Africa. | B．Asia. | C．Australia. |
| A．Monuments. | B．Hotels. | C．Museums. |
| A．Night clubs. | B．Excellent hotels. | C．Interesting sights. |
5 . If I’m anxiously waiting for an important telephone call, or stuck in writer’s block with a tight deadline, I’ll unavoidably rearrange my record collection, tidy my desk or clear up sheets of paper dotted around my office. It’s sometimes the most relaxed time I feel all day. I bet I’m not alone in this.
Psychologists suggest the perfect pleasure of puttering (从容做事) might be explained from many aspects. At the most superficial level, puttering may be meaningful especially when we are in a situation where we feel stressed and helpless. That’s because puttering around in the kitchen for instance occupies the mind. In this way, we devote time and effort to things which are within our grasp instead of those bothering us.
Compared with other distracting activities, such as playing computer games or watching TV, many people enjoy puttering for the reason that it has the advantage of being useful for increasing their “perceived control”.
Just consider a classic paper by professors Ellen Langer and Judith Rodin. The study took place at a nursing home, where participants were divided into two groups. The first were asked to make their room on their own: they were allowed to arrange the furniture however they liked, and they were given a plant that. they had to care for by themselves. The second group, meanwhile, were told that the staff could take care of everything; they did not even have to water their plant. Over the following 18 months, the residents who took charge of their room enjoyed better physical health.
The benefits do not end there. If your puttering takes the form of organizing, you may find that the tidier environment itself is a form of comfort. Like all activities, the extent of these benefits will be influenced by your personal tastes and the associations that you link with the tasks. Those who expect to have a clear mind after a run are the most likely to return home with a clear head. Tidying, cleaning, and sorting will be no different.
1. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?| A．Cleaning up the desk before leaving the office. | B．Calling for help when facing writer’s block. |
| C．Drawing comfort from some simple tasks. | D．Appreciating music while writing a paper. |
| A．It inspires them to be single-minded. | B．It helps them boost their perceived control. |
| C．It makes them stay focused on their targets. | D．It prevents them wasting time on useless things. |
| A．Make friends with those sharing similar interests. | B．Select a nursing home with great caution. |
| C．Take responsibility for some housework. | D．Keep less furniture in their rooms. |
| A．How do our preferences affect the benefits of puttering? |
| B．How does perceived control help the elderly? |
| C．Why do people tend to do irrelevant things at work? |
| D．Why do small tasks have great healing powers? |
1. What do we know about the first bicycle?
| A．It looked like a horse on a wheel. |
| B．It was easy to ride but uncomfortable. |
| C．It was difficult to ride and uncomfortable. |
| A．In 1790. | B．In 1861. | C．In 1900. |
| A．They were very fashionable. |
| B．They were of the same prices as horses. |
| C．They didn’t need to be fed and were easy to ride. |
| A．When and how bicycles began. |
| B．How the first bicycle appeared. |
| C．What a simple means of transportation is. |
| A．Under the stairs. | B．In the garden. | C．At the gate. |
1. What is the woman doing when the accident happened?
| A．Driving a car. | B．Walking across the street. | C．Riding a bike. |
| A．His speed was not very fast. |
| B．He was driving out of the street. |
| C．His view was blocked by something. |
9 . As Norwood drove through St. Petersburg, Florida, the laughter from the four teenage girls inside her car suddenly gave way to
Then smoke
But halfway down the street, she realized that her best friend, Simmons, wasn’t with them. Norwood ran back and found Simmons stuck in the back
Kneeling on the lawn and looking down at her
Soon, paramedics (医务人员) arrived and rushed Simmons to hospital. When she heard how Norwood had saved her life, “I wasn’t
| A．horrors | B．screams | C．pains | D．concerns |
| A．crashed | B．pulled | C．settled | D．fell |
| A．left | B．rose | C．jumped | D．disappeared |
| A．speed up | B．run out | C．wear out | D．blow up |
| A．injure | B．free | C．care | D．control |
| A．freedom | B．rescue | C．life | D．target |
| A．seat | B．window | C．car | D．handle |
| A．moving | B．crying | C．listening | D．praying |
| A．kicked | B．pushed | C．threw | D．pressed |
| A．safety | B．shelter | C．home | D．hospital |
| A．mouth | B．head | C．heart | D．shoulder |
| A．smiling | B．disturbing | C．dying | D．troubling |
| A．ways | B．terms | C．hopes | D．times |
| A．thought | B．food | C．water | D．air |
| A．touched | B．delighted | C．terrified | D．shocked |
10 . You’ve probably tried easy center-city Beijing rides if you enjoy riding. Now it’s time to level up your rides so they will take you out into the countryside and attractive mountains.
Death Valley
Approximate distance: 100 km loop (环线)
It may sound terrifying, but Beijing’s cyclists named this northern route “Death Valley” on account of the huge tomb it passes, not the number of on-road accidents it has seen. In reality, it’s the closest, mostly car-free loop to the city center and great for really stretching your legs.
Tuesdays/Thursday TTT
Approximate distance: 54 km loop
While it’s not particularly scenic, there are few traffic lights, and the roads are not too busy and have adequate bike lanes on each side, making it a relatively trouble-free ride. If you’d like to ride with a group, seek out early morning Beijing rider groups and join them on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5 a. m. or 6 a. m. depending on the season.
The Verse
Approximate distance: 120 km loop
It passes a cafe with good (although expensive) food, and even high-end accommodation, but the best part is their super welcoming attitude towards cyclists. It’s a hike that is well worth the effort, as you are rewarded with amazing views of the Great Wall upon arrival, and a ride back that is mostly downhill.
Tongzhou Grand Canal Forest Park
Approximate distance: 700 km loop
This park is the closest place for riders to enjoy the Grand Canal from Beijing. The Grand Canal is a true wonder in China, and one of the greatest civil engineering projects in history. The oldest parts of it date back to the 5th century BC. It will be a fun ride here.
1. How does the route Death Valley get its name?| A．It offers deadly loops for cars. | B．It is located in an isolated place. |
| C．It involves passing a large tomb. | D．It witnesses numerous accidents for cyclists. |
| A．Death Valley. | B．Tuesdays/Thursday TTT. |
| C．The Verse. | D．Tongzhou Grand Canal Forest Park. |
| A．A downhill ride. | B．Second-to-none cafes. |
| C．Adequate bike lanes. | D．A view of historical sites. |
