1. Why did Gareth Jones quit the game halfway?
A.He got hurt. | B.He was too tired. | C.He broke match rules. |
A.Visit Gareth. | B.See a game. | C.Play a match. |
A.To take photos. | B.To exhibit at a gallery. | C.To try a restaurant. |
A.A game. | B.A party. | C.A festival. |
My occupation is an
Most of the participants were doing a one-mile race, and 10 races were planned over the weekend. The participants ranged from very old people to very young swimmers. The oldest woman competing was 77, taking part in the two-mile race, alongside a man who last year swam in every one-mile race.
It was the third one-mile race of the day that
I stared at the lake for some time, wondering if I could finish the competition smoothly. Though
My finishing time was 38 minutes 25 seconds but that didn’t matter—the atmosphere was absorbing and everyone felt a sense of achievement, whatever their time was. It was my perseverance that contributed to my finishing the race. The success could boost my
A young boy, named Timmy, lived in a small town. He disliked doing any work; he found it boring and would always come up with a reason to avoid it. His room was always messy with toys thrown everywhere, socks under the bed. Books and clothes piled up like a small mountain. Homework often remained untouched on the desk, buried under comic books and game controllers.
Timmy avoided chores, finding them less exciting than his digital universe. Day and night, Timmy tapped buttons, lost in virtual battles, his eyes glued to the screen. Socializing means chatting with fellow games online rather than meeting friends outside.
One Saturday morning, Timmy’s mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy frowned and ignored his mom, diving deeper into his video game. His mother sighed and went on with her chores. That afternoon, as Timmy was standing by the window, he noticed his neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, working tirelessly in his garden, repairing the wooden fence (栅栏).
At the sight of Timmy, Mr. Jenkins smiled and called out, “Hey, Timmy, I need a helper to hold the wooden strips (木条). And could you lend me a hand for a moment?” Hesitantly, Timmy walked over. Mr. Jenkins showed him how to do it. He continued to help do gardening work such as watering and weeding(除草) in the garden. As they worked, Mr. Jenkins shared his adventurous stories when he was a soldier, and Timmy listened with respect.
Hours passed, and to Timmy’s surprise, he enjoyed helping out. His hands were dirty, but he felt delighted and meaningful. As they finished, Mr. Jenkins thanked Timmy and showed him the result of their teamwork: a neat garden full of colorful flowers and fresh greenery. Timmy felt proud and realized that work could be fun and rewarding.
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The next day, Timmy decided to give his own room a change.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . Would you make the same decisions in a foreign language as you would in your native tongue? It may be intuitive that people would make the same choices regardless of the language they are using, or that the difficulty of using a foreign language would make decisions less systematic. We discovered, however, that the opposite is true: Using a foreign language reduces decision-making biases (偏差).
Together with his students and collaborators, Professor Keysar has made discoveries about the impact of using a foreign language on choice, the way that language modality affects reasoning, how language affects health decisions and negotiations, and more. In a 2021study, Boaz Keysar, a professor at the University of Chicago in the US, led an experiment concerning how foreign languages relate to human ways of thinking.
Whereas people were risk averse for gains and risk seeking for losses when choices were presented in their native tongue, they were not influenced by this framing manipulation in a foreign language. People were asked to make a choice: Take a guarantee of one pound or take a 50 percent chance of winning 2.50 pounds. When presented with this choice in their native language, most people took the safe option of only getting one pound. But they were more willing to make the riskier choice when asked in a foreign language, leading to more profits overall, according to The Guardian. As Keysar put it, “People just hate the prospect (前景) of losing, but they hate it less in a foreign language. ”
Keysar and his team did another experiment in which participants were given a series of related words like “dream”, “snooze”, “bed” and “rest”. Later, when asked which words they remembered hearing, people were more likely to mistakenly remember “sleep”, which was not on the list, in their native language. But it was much less likely to happen if they did the test in a foreign language.
The evidence is clear: By learning a foreign language, you’re not just learning a language — you’re gaining a new state of mind.
1. What aspect of the Boaz Keysar’s research in 2021 focus on?A.The impact of using a foreign language on choice. |
B.The way that language modality affects reasoning. |
C.How language affects health decisions and negotiations. |
D.The relationship between foreign languages and people’s way of thinking. |
A.willing | B.slow | C.opposed | D.eager |
A.To change people’s attitude to the game. |
B.To prove a foreign language influences the way of thinking. |
C.To show the choice is more correct when using a foreign language. |
D.To prove using a foreign language leads to memories with greater accuracy. |
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7 . British cinema boasts a rich diversity of films that weave appealing narratives with stunning landscapes and fascinating characters. These films celebrate the diverse beauty and cultural heritage of Britain.
Local HeroLocal Hero digs into the conflict between a giant US oil company and a remote Scottish village when the former plans to build a refinery (精炼厂). However, the exceptionally beautiful landscapes and the firm attitude of the villagers sway the company’s decision. The story has been a lasting appeal to audiences, even after over four decades.
KesBritish director Ken Loach’s first triumph, Kes, describes the touching narrative of a young Yorkshire boy taking the journey of capturing and training an eagle. The film offers a rare description of Yorkshire, filled with a tender lens that celebrates its essence.
The DigThe delightful counties surrounding London are vividly depicted in The Dig, set against the peaceful countryside of Suffolk before World War II. Ralph Fiennes, a famous actor, plays the role of a self-taught archaeologist unearthing the mysteries of an Anglo-Saxon graveyard, adding to its fun.
CalvaryIrish director Michael McDonagh’s films set in Ireland are undoubtedly attractive, often integrating Ireland’s picturesque scenery into the story. Among these, Calvary, stands out. It records the difficult and tiring journey of a moral priest, dealing with the evil forces within his area.
1. What is the setting of the film Local Hero?A.A Yorkshire village. |
B.A remote Scottish village. |
C.The countryside of Suffolk. |
D.The Anglo-Saxon graveyard. |
A.Local Hero. | B.Kes. |
C.Calvary. | D.The Dig. |
A.The moral dilemma of an Irish priest. |
B.The national and cultural heritage of Britain. |
C.The beauty and diversity of British landscapes and characters. |
D.The adventures of Yorkshire boys capturing and training eagles. |
8 . Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials today. It’s a composite material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, Portland cement, and water, which can be spread or poured into molds and forms a mass resembling stone on hardening.
Around 3000 BC, the Egyptians used early concrete forms in their building.
One of concrete’s key ingredients is cement (水泥), which is thought to have been devised in Europe in 1300 BC. Later, cement would be combined with other materials to make a substance more similar to what we know as concrete today. The Romans, for example, are famed for their concrete; many structures built using it still stand today. But it could be older than that.
Middle eastern builders coated the outside of their clay fortresses with a thin, moist layer of burned limestone (石灰石), which chemically reacted with gasses in the air to form a hard, protective surface.
Around or before the third millennium BC, Nabataean traders or Bedouins built the first concrete-like structures in the southern Syria and northern Jordan regions. By 700 BC, the significance of lime was known, which led to the development of mortar supply kilns (窑厂) for the construction of rubble-wall houses, and concrete floors.
In 1824, Portland cement was invented by Joseph Aspdin of England. George Bartholomew laid down the first concrete-paved street in the US in 1893, which still exists.
By the end of the 19th century, steel-reinforced concrete was developed. In 1902, August Perret designed and built an apartment building in Paris using steel-reinforced concrete. This building had wide admiration and popularity for concrete and influenced the development of reinforced concrete.
In 1921, Eugene Freyssinet pioneered reinforced-concrete construction by building two airship hangars at Orly Airport in Paris.
1. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.The composition of concrete. | B.Early Roman buildings. |
C.Early use of concrete in Europe. | D.The invention of cement. |
A.To introduce it as a building material. |
B.To stress the importance of protecting buildings. |
C.To talk about early use of concrete in Middle East. |
D.To describe middle eastern builders’ rich knowledge in chemistry. |
A.In 700 BC. | B.In 1300 BC. | C.In the 18th century. | D.In the 19th century. |
A.By contrast. | B.By giving examples. | C.By analyzing causes. | D.By following time order. |
9 . History of Photography: Postmodernism
October 17—November 28
1: 00 pm-4: 00 pm
Explore the history of postmodern photography from the 1960s to the present. Start with pop art and the social landscape. Create photographs like the great masters of this period. We will look at constructed photographs to understand the ideas of composition, identity, and the creation of changing reality.
Plan Your Vegetable Garden
October 19
4: 00 pm—6: 00 pm
This class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.
Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable gardens. Learn about soil preparation and tests, vegetable garden layouts, and when and how to plant for a continued, flavorful harvest.
Arranging Store-Bought Flowers
October 5
6: 00 pm-8: 00 pm
This flower design class is offered both online as a virtual class and on-site as an in-person class.
Recombining store-bought flowers allows you to make excellent flower arrangements. You will learn how to include fruit and dried materials as well as how to prepare flowers before arranging. Purchase a few mixed flowers, several individual flowers from the grocery store before class and follow along step by step. A supply list will be sent.
Wintering Bees in Cold Climates
October 7
10: 00 am-1: 00 pm
New! Beehives can be a challenge to overwinter, especially in northern climates. Learn care tips that will help you maintain a healthy bee group year-round. Please choose either the on-site or online class attendance option.
All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
1. What can people taking History of Photography: Postmodernism do?A.Make expert photographs. |
B.Study the origin of photography. |
C.Plan next year’s vegetable gardens. |
D.Plant for a continued, flavorful harvest. |
A.They both send supply lists. |
B.They have the same class time. |
C.They both teach flower arrangements. |
D.They both hold virtual and on-site class. |
A.Plan Your Vegetable Garden. |
B.Arranging Store-Bought Flowers. |
C.Wintering Bees in Cold Climates. |
D.History of Photography: Postmodernism. |
10 . My son works at a local sheltered workshop for the disabled a couple of days a week. On those days I drive him there. We almost always arrive at the same time as Miss Stacey. She is a beautiful woman who has been my son s friend his whole life. Cerebral palsy (脑瘫) has limited her to a wheel chair. It has twisted (扭曲) her arms and legs and made it difficult for her to speak. Yet, each time I see her, her soul shines through. There is a light in her eyes that makes you smile. There is a happiness in her smile that warms your heart. There is a love that is shown out from her and touches everyone she meets. In spite of what cerebral palsy has done to her body, her spirit burns bright.
Stacey has been a light of love and joy in my life and in so many others. She has been my son’s friend through grade school, high school, their twenties, and now into their thirties. I can still remember the smiles on their faces when I would go to pick my boy up after school. In spite of the hard work caring for children with special needs all day, they still had such a sense of happiness just by being with them. I can see it too on the faces of those devoted people who work with Stacey today. It is as if they became better just by being with such a sweet soul.
It really breaks my heart when I think that there was a time when physically and mentally disabled children were limited to institutions because they were seen as worthless at some point. In truth, they are the greatest teachers of love we will ever have. What matters is how purely and unconditionally we love. What matters is the light we shine from within. I only hope to live as lovingly, kindly, and joyfully as she does one day.
1. What can be learned about Miss Stacey from paragraph 1?A.She lives in a sheltered workshop. |
B.She is disabled but remains optimistic. |
C.She is a regular visitor to the author’s son. |
D.She often goes to work by the author’s car. |
A.Her inspiration. | B.Her achievement. |
C.Her rich knowledge. | D.Her experience. |
A.Weary. | B.Dull. |
C.Joyful. | D.Concerned. |
A.Determined. | B.Confident. |
C.Humorous. | D.Sympathetic. |