1 . We were high in the mountains of Xishuangbanna, as far south as you can get in Yunnan, skirting the borders of Myanmar and Laos. The drive was typical, textbook beauty: mountains thick with rubber tree forests, pu’er tea plantations and banana palms and tiny Dai villages. Hidden among the fields of green, I spotted an odd collection of wooden boxes near a tent on the side of the road.
We had run into the current home of Wei Dajing, a 17-year-old apprentice (学徒) beekeeper who was manning his hives. Wei was fresh to the beekeeping life, and had been on the job for just two months and was here to learn from a master beekeeper. Their tent and hive set-up is always temporary.
Like thieves in the night, the beekeepers will stealthily pack up their hives in the dark once the bees go to sleep. “They are most active around midday when they are collecting their nectar (花蜜).
The hives were humming, and bees were invasively buzzing around Wei as he spoke to us. Pieces of fruit lay drying among the hives, used to feed the bees and give them an extra boost of energy once Wei bottles up their hard-earned honey. Sam, who also has a couple of his own small hives in his backyard, tells us you must always leave a little bit of honey in the hive.
We waved goodbye to Wei. Back at Sam’s house, he gave us a bowlful of local honey.
A.It was smooth, thin and runny. |
B.Wei skillfully collected honey from the hives. |
C.Otherwise the bees get fed up and abandon you. |
D.Maybe it is the flowers that give such unique taste to the honey. |
E.By 10 pm they are asleep in their hives, which is when we move. |
F.I asked our excellent guide and new best friend, Sam, to pull over. |
G.Wei and his master move their camp as the flowers bloom and die. |
2 . Mirroring China’s Past: Emperors and Their Bronzes
Chinese bronzes (青铜) of the second and first millennia BC are some of the most distinctive achievements in the history of art. These vessels (容器) were made to carry sacrificial offerings, to use in burial or to honor noble families in public ceremonies. When they were found by emperors centuries later, these spiritually significant objects were seen as signs of heavenly messages about a ruler or a dynasty and became prized items in royal collections. This exhibition—the first to explore these ancient objects throughout Chinese history—presents a rare opportunity to experience a large number of these works together in the United States.
Unlike Greek and Roman bronze sculptures of human and animal forms, most objects from Bronze Age China (about 2000 - 221 BC) were vessels for ceremonial use. Beginning with the Song dynasty (960 - 1279), emperors unearthed these symbolic works and began collecting them, considering them to be evidence of their own authority as rulers. In addition to impressive collections, the royal fascination with bronzes led to the creation of numerous reproductions and the comprehensive cataloguing of palace holdings. These catalogues are works of art themselves, featuring beautiful drawings and detailed descriptions of each object.
From the 12th century onward, scholars and artists also engaged in collecting and understanding ancient bronzes. Unlike emperors, scholars regarded bronzes as material evidence of their efforts to recover and reconstruct the past, and they occasionally exchanged them as tokens (象征) of friendship. Today ancient bronzes still occupy a primary position in Chinese culture — as historical objects and as signifiers of an important cultural heritage that inspires new generations, as seen in the works of contemporary artists on view in this presentation.
Mirroring China’s Past brings together approximately 180 works from the An Institute of Chicago’s strong holdings and from the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Shanghai Museum, and important museums and private collections in the United States. By providing viewers with a new understanding of ancient bronzes and their significance through time, the exhibition demonstrates China’s fascinating history and its developing present.
1. In what way are Chinese bronzes different from Greek and Roman ones?A.They fascinated the royal family. |
B.They took animal or human forms. |
C.They served ceremonial purposes. |
D.They were important cultural heritage. |
A.Unreal. | B.Creative. |
C.Artistic. | D.Necessary. |
A.It is held in China. | B.It is arranged by time. |
C.It is organized by scholars. | D.It includes modern artworks. |
A.Viewers. | B.Collections. |
C.Museums. | D.Art dealers. |
3 . Silk was not the only product to be transported along the Silk Road, with finely carved jade (翡翠) and medicinal herbs also being
Rather
Silk Road trades traveled together in long caravans (旅行队) of camels. This mode of travel provided
4 . To personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client(客户). He’s his “little brother”. Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.
The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-oldboy, who has Down’s syndrome (唐氏综合征), because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his fair share of challenges over the years.
As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Before these competitions he was the underdog, but he won three times. “I know how it feels,” Callari said. “People tell you that you can’t do this, and that you cant do that.” When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can’t”.
The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work and do push-ups.
Parker has a short attention span, so it’s Callaris job to keep him focused. “If Parker can do it, hes having fun, even with his frustration. Then people will ask, ‘Why can’t I do that?’” Callari said. “That’s the whole task right now. ”
Callari recalls Parker’s mom once thanking him for taking a “chance” on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he’s also the one who’s learning.
1. Why was Callari asked to train Parker?A.They shared the same interests. |
B.Parker’s parents had faith in Callari. |
C.Callari was an expert in Down’s syndrome. |
D.Callari took place of his absent colleague. |
A.He was good at sports. |
B.He was out of condition. |
C.He was looked down upon by everyone. |
D.He was influenced deeply by his brother. |
A.Parker’s story inspires many children. |
B.Parker’s progress is due to Callari’s effort. |
C.Callari is also learning from Parker in the course. |
D.Parker is not only a client but also a friend to Callari. |
A.An inspiring story of a disabled boy. |
B.A high schooler suffering lots of failure. |
C.The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer. |
D.Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down’s syndrome. |
Aging brings wrinkles, sagging bodies and frustrating forgetfulness. But getting older is not all bad for many people. Mounting evidence suggests aging may be a key to happiness. There is conflicting research on the subject, however, and experts say it may all boil down to this: Attitude is everything.
Older adults tend to be more optimistic and have a more positive outlook on life than their younger and stressed opposites. The big question is why seniors are happier. A recent study suggests one reason: Older adults remember the past through happy memories. Aging can bring more cheer as people become more comfortable with themselves and their roles in society. The older adults said they were enjoying more time with their family, spending more time on hobbies and having greater financial security and did not have to work.
But others are doubtful about the link between happiness and growing older.
"The notion that those in old age are happiest is misleading," said Richard Easterlin, a professor of economics at the University of Southern California. "It is based on comparing people of different ages who are the same in terms of income, health, family life." Easterlin added, "When you take account of the fact that older people have lower income than younger, are less healthy, and more likely to be living alone, then you will find it hard to accept that they are happier.
In fact, scientists have found that as people age, their health declines and social networks disappear as their friends die, which can make the elderly less happy.
Even if one does give in to age's dark side, health and happiness don't always go hand-in-hand. It's all about attitude. Research by the University of Chicago’s Yang suggests that attitude about life and happiness, is partly shaped by the era in which a person was born. It turns out that individuals who adapt the best to changes also have the highest expected levels of happiness.
Despite the conflicting findings about aging and happiness, the good news is that there doesn’t appear to be a limit to how much happiness one can achieve in one’s life. “Most people desire happiness,” Easterlin said. “To my knowledge, no one has identified a limit to attainable happiness.”
1. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A.The key factor to older adults’ happiness |
B.There is a conflict between aging and happiness |
C.No one can define the limit to happiness. |
D.The relationship between health and happiness. |
A.They focus on what makes them feel good. |
B.They have their own circle of friends. |
C.They have better income after retirement. |
D.They can enjoy social welfare services. |
A.People of the same age have the same sense of happiness. |
B.Attitude may play a very important role in happiness. |
C.People who adapt the best to changes are more likely to be unhappy. |
D.Older adults who have more valuable life experience are more optimistic. |
A.Whether aging or attitude brings happiness. |
B.Why seniors adapt the best to changes in society. |
C.What the limit to an elder person’s happiness is. |
D.How older people feel compared with younger people. |
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地点:学校大礼堂
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A.worried | B.confused | C.proud | D.painful |
A.worse | B.less | C.further | D.more |
A.employer | B.employee | C.degree | D.guarantee |
A.However | B.On the contrary | C.In other words | D.Therefore |
A.disagreed | B.disliked | C.disappeared | D.discouraged |
A.high | B.same | C.low | D.distant |
A.silly | B.likely | C.wise | D.simple |
A.select | B.shake | C.suffer | D.scold |
A.drivers | B.teachers | C.cooks | D.customers |
A.improve | B.put up | C.postpone | D.come up |
A.forget | B.sell | C.train | D.harm |
A.standards | B.limits | C.borders | D.patience |
A.picking | B.teaching | C.tolerating | D.weighing |
A.warn | B.sneeze | C.sob | D.practice |
A.productive | B.affected | C.strict | D.straight |
A.goes down | B.goes away | C.goes against | D.goes up |
A.quantity | B.ability | C.quality | D.equality |
A.regardless of | B.thanks to | C.instead of | D.in spite of |
When a holiday is just around the comer, you may be planning a trip abroad. But to enjoy a worry-free adventure abroad, you also should pay attention to the following common-sense safety tips for travelling abroad.
Another reason to take only carry-on carriage---besides avoiding baggage fees---is that the less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move, if necessary. You should always have a free hand. Besides, you won’t be exhausted from dragging all those bags around.
Lock it up.
Leave your hotel with only what you need and lock up the rest. Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesn’t offer a safe.
Think and Plan.
Always keep in mind that, when you travel abroad, you are in a place you don’t know well and you can always be a target. Trust your senses.
A.Travel light. |
B.Pay by credit card. |
C.Imagine having your bag stolen off a restaurant table. |
D.You should also make it a habit to take your watch with you. |
E.Plus, dragging lots of luggage is a dead giving away that you aren’t a local resident. |
F.You should call ahead to be sure, especially if your luggage is made of cloth material. |
G.You are smart and mature, so if something or some situation doesn’t feel safe, it probably isn’t. |
10 . Working well in a team requires full cooperation. It’s an important skill for almost every employee to have. Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done, and others depend on you to get their work done.
Communicate well. Lack of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a team’s failure. Seek input from team members so they fell like a valuable part of the team. Communication establishes trust among team members. In addition, communicating well can help prevent and resolve conflict. Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress. Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them.
Be flexible. In teamwork, priorities and responsibility can change instantly. Stay ready to shift focus. Training team members to be able to do parts of other team member’s jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork; being flexible helps to build appreciation for all the parts of the team.
Meet deadlines. Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a team environment. Others are depending on your work. Negotiate timelines with your teammates at the start of a project. Doing so allows you to have a say in how work gets accomplished.
Establish accountability. All team members must be responsible for the success and failure of the project. Although every team doesn’t need a leader, teams require a formal way to ensure everybody does his part. Try using meetings to report on progress.
Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team. Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members’ work. Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work are invaluable in helping you get your work done.
1. What can you conclude from the first paragraph?A.Working in a team means your work is separate. |
B.Working in a team means your work is effective. |
C.Being a member of a team means your work is independent. |
D.Being a member of a team means your work is interdependent. |
A.Keeping silent in a team discussion. |
B.Being able to do parts of others’ job. |
C.Acknowledging others’ work publicly. |
D.Holding meetings to report on progress. |
A.Success | B.Responsibility |
C.Insurance | D.Community |
A.How to Succeed in Communicating with Others |
B.How to Work Effectively in a Team Environment |
C.Ways to Work Well in Completing Projects |
D.Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Employees |