A. identically B. beaten C. lanes D. curiously E. changing F. hit G. cold H. sample I. rising J. differently K. friction |
To see the country, road trips are the only way to go
I am not an enthusiastic air traveler. Bustling through airports, getting checked by security, and standing in lines leave me
That flatness poses an unexpected challenge when there’s nothing to step behind. Eating on the road can also be a challenge. For basic sustenance, Anthony and I relied on Subway sandwich shops, which offer the same reliable fare at every location. While not exactly a
In contrast to airport excursions, which often feature
As it turned out, the greatest source of stress was the frequent reminder that my son changes
A. noble B. might C. distinct D. splendour E. significantly F. integrated G. predominantly H. shaped I. integral J. generating K. underlying |
Welcoming the Year of the Dragon or the Loong?
As communities worldwide, both within and outside China, participate in diverse festivities to welcome the Year of the Dragon, the mythical creature has become the subject of debate. Some call it a dragon, while others prefer the term “loong”,
Do dragon and loong convey the same meaning, or do they represent different creatures with
In the Chinese language, more than 100 idioms incorporate the word “dragon”,
Why has the loong been translated into English as dragon? In the early 19th century, British missionary Robert Morrison compiled the first Chinese-English, English-Chinese dictionary in history, in which he translated the Chinese loong as dragon. The impact of this dictionary was profound, leading to the widespread adoption of the term dragon in the West. Language
With China becoming more
A. including B. urgent C. features D. targets E. lengths F. chasing G. accused H. commands I. fed J. restock K. collecting |
Pokemon Stickers Are Back for Koreans Nostalgic (怀旧的) for Childhood
Small pastries include a surprise sticker, and the goal is to find all 159 varieties — just like a trend more than 20 years ago.
Jeong Bo-ram’s new fascination has him
Just a few short of a full 159-sticker collection, 29-year-old Mr. Jeong has gone to more than 10 convenience stores and supermarkets a day, often leaving empty-handed. He has paid hundreds of dollars. He has learned the evening
More than two decades ago, the Pokemon sticker-treat duo caught on with a generation of South Korean children, before the craze passed after a few years and the products were discontinued. Now the goodies are back just in time for the country’s broader retro boom,
South Koreans are going to great
Retailers have posted signs on their entrances that read, “We have no Pokemon bread,” while some store owners are
Ko Hyo-jin shrieked when she ripped open a package of “Diglett Strawberry Custard Bread” recently and discovered inside a sticker of Mewtwo - a two-legged monster shown extending its paw. She immediately dialed up her husband. “It felt like winning the lottery,” said the 39-year-old homemaker in the Seoul Suburbs.
The nostalgic chase has been embraced by young adults facing Korea’s stagnant economy, soaring real-estate prices and a tight labor market.
A.award B.house C.hit D.namely E.specifically F.grabbed G.traded H.gang I.bar J.principled K.transmission |
American authorities arrested Masphal Kry, an official in Cambodia’s forestry administration, last November when he was heading to an international meeting about trade regulations for endangered species in Panama. Prosecutors accused him of conspiring with a smuggling ring. The contraband (违禁品): monkeys,
Getting lab monkeys from abroad became harder during the pandemic. Chinese authorities banned the export of all primates in early 2020. The Chinese government wanted to
That forced American companies to rely on less
A.awareness B.combination C.sign up for D. think highly of E.emotionally F.physically G.significance |
So, what is plogging? As a matter of fact, it is a
6 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. maximize B. subsequent C. potential D. personalize E. misrepresented F. limited G. marketing H. predictive I. commercial J. speed K. absence |
No child or young athlete should be subjected to genetic testing to find sporting talent or improve performance, conclude the experts in a statement published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
The scientific evidence on the effectiveness of these
But that has not stopped the growth of the “direct to consumer” genetic tests, which claim to be able to spot children’s athletic talents or tailor training to
To inform the statement, the panel looked at the availability of DIY genetic tests. It found 39 companies
The claims included: “
But the
The statement emphasizes the
“While further evidence will undoubtedly emerge around the genetics of sport performance in the future, the data are currently very
A. present B. features C. concerned D. reportedly E. commercial F. stretches G. overwhelming H. exceptionally I. routinely J. spared K. broadcasts |
Modern media is awash in advertising clutter(杂乱), and who’s to blame? Modern audiences that hate conventional full-length and full-size ads.
Today’s consumers don’t like to pay for content, which ought to create a rich environment for advertisers. Yet these same consumers are prone to click or turn away when a conventional ad appears. The result is ad clutter.
YouTube
Advertisers integrate plugs(推销) into content to frustrate digital video recorders, which allow viewers to watch programs on a delay and skip regular commercials. If you watch regional telecasts of baseball games, the commercial clutter is so
According to the showbiz paper Variety, several streaming services are about to introduce a new twist: commercials that start running whenever a viewer pauses a program. Hulu intends to launch such ads this year. AT&T’s DirecTV and U-verse units will
There’s a lot at stake. According to Variety, National Football League(NFL) TV broadcasts generate an estimated $4.35 billion in ad revenue during the 17-week regular season. NFL
Interestingly, with no “screen” to work with, radio is one medium that has tried for some time to buck the trend. Many commercial stations trade clutter for clusters--that is, a solid block of commercials running five minutes or more, followed by lengthy commercial-free
But wherever a screen is involved, or a printed page, ad clutter is
But getting limitless content without paying while also being
A. critics B. digital C. instinct D. lowered E. marched F. migrants G. options H. potential I. unease J. withdrawn K. worries |
When El Salvador(萨尔瓦多)made bitcoin a legal currency on September 7, it became the first nation in the world to do so.
Bitcoin is decentralized,
President Nayib Bukele praised the use of bitcoin for its
In the capital, San Salvador, reactions were mixed, with some excited that the new currency could increase prosperity and financial
The government of Bukele placed one of 200 banking machines at the “Excuartel” market. They were supposed to permit bitcoins to be
In July, three out of four Salvadorans were concerned about the bitcoin plan; public opinion research showed. Later, about 300 protesters
Since El Salvador started using the U. S. dollar as its currency in 2001, inflation(通货膨胀) has been just two percent, one of the lowest in Latin America. Higher inflation,
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have pointed to environmental and transparency(透明度)
Hanke, one protester, believed that Bukele’s ideas would end with economic problems. “For the United States, this would mean yet another wave of
A. abstract B. civilization C. classic D. exactly E. means F. system G. typically |
Chinese calligraphy has developed along with China’s
A.delivered B.mental C.recommended D.restrictions E.spiritual F.tendency G.unbearable |
By the time Helen Keller was seven years old, she still couldn’t speak, read or write and needed to have everything done for her. This was because she couldn’t see or hear. With these severe
Helen’s parents got a superb teacher