A. documenting B. resigned C. viral D. sensation E. rooted F. rarely G. appeal H. reassured I. fixed J. waking K. marvelously |
A Chinese "Auntie" Went on a Solo Road Trip. Now, She's a Feminist Icon
SuMin, a 56-year-old retiree from Henan province in central China, has never been happier. "I've been a wife, a mother and a grandmother," Su said. "I came out this time to find myself."
After fulfilling her family's expectations of dutiful Chinese womanhood, Su is embracing a new identity: fearless road-tripper and internet
Her main
Her unexpected popularity speaks to the collision of two major forces in Chinese society: the rapid spread of the internet and a flourishing awareness of gender equality in a country where traditional gender roles are still deeply
Still, Su said, she never considered a divorce, worried about a social stigma that is still pervasive in much of China. She
On September 24, she
In her videos, she marvelled at her newfound freedom. She could drive as fast as she wanted, brake as hard as she liked. Still, Su blushes when asked about her new fame. She also says she is not yet qualified to claim the mantle of feminist. "It took me so many years to realize that I had to live for myself." She paused: "It's something I'm
2 . Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which means “Doctors Without Borders”, was established in 1971. It is now one of the world’s largest organizations that provide emergency medical relief. In 1999, it won the Nobel Peace Prize. Its aim is to help people who have suffered badly in wars or natural disasters, such as earthquakes or floods.
Each year, about 3,000 people are sent abroad to work in more than 60 different countries worldwide.
One volunteer reports, “Working in politically sensitive areas with limited resources can be frustrating, but there is huge satisfaction in making even a small or temporary difference to people. What better recommendation than to say, “I’m about to leave on a third mission!”
A.In some countries, there are even more volunteer professionals than locally hired staff. |
B.The rewards can be enormous. |
C.MSF relies on volunteer professionals but also works closely with about 25,000 locally hired staff. |
D.What do volunteers have in common? |
E.What qualities and skills do you need to become a volunteer? |
F.The reaction of volunteers returning from MSF speaks for itself. |
3 . Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you.
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Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada
Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay.
Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island, St. Andrews, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island.
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Grizzly bears, Alaska, USA
Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms.
Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.
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Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico
Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock intimately on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
Planning: Chincua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March.
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Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia
Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard – the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91kg, the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10ft long.
Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores).
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Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania
Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1.4 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait.
Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the Masai Mara in Kenya in August and September.
1. In which place can a variety of types of animals be viewed?A.Alaska. | B.Sierra Chincua. | C.Komodo Island. | D.Serengeti. |
A.being able to climb | B.preferring group living |
C.migrating in huge numbers | D.moderate in temper |
A.Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique appearance features. |
B.Viewing spots for grizzly bears can be reached through air and on foot. |
C.Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period. |
D.Wildebeest herds travel to pursue favorable food conditions. |
This is the fear of Cui Zhiqiang, a senior calligraphy master with the China Calligraphers Association. “The style of writing among Chinese people today has been changed or ruined,” he laments. He explains this as the unavoidable effect
It isn’t just the written form of Chinese that is being impacted by this phenomenon, though. The English language has been impacted, too. Computer skills are now considered so basic that the time once spent
Language and culture are inextricably linked. The written form of the Chinese language
Not all see the changing forms of our written languages as a negative thing. If you look at language solely as a tool for communication, then perhaps you might agree. Modern ways of writing are efficient and effective. But if you also see language as an art form, then we are truly losing something
Human memory is notoriously (众所周知地) unreliable. Even people with the sharpest facial recognition skills can only remember so much.
It’s tough to quantify how good a person is
Machines aren’t limited this way. Give the right computer a massive database of faces, and it can process what it sees – then recognize a face it
The thing is, machines still have limitations when it comes to facial recognition. And scientists are only just beginning to understand what those constraints are.
As the databases grew, machine accuracy dipped across the board. Algorithms
Machines also had difficulty adjusting for people who look a lot alike –either doppelgangers (长相极相似的人), whom the machine would have trouble
6 . The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed in January of 1995. It deals with the regulation of international trade.
Here we will focus on two of those aspects: doing business internationally and raising living standards worldwide. Before the WTO, countries relied on independent partnerships to accomplish trade. Doing trade was often expensive, as tariffs were high. With one place for all of these countries to meet, and discuss new trade deals together, it is easier for them to make trade deals that are advantageous for all parties.
How does the WTO raise the standard of living globally? In modern life, we rely heavily on trade to have the things we need and want. For example, China exports a lot of manufactured items to many countries. These frequent international transactions can also raise living standards by introducing new jobs to different countries. Without international business and trade, there would be far fewer jobs in all countries.
There are many benefits of being in the WTO. However, sometimes it leads to international disputes.
A.It is similar to having an office to accomplish work. |
B.With jobs, citizens are able to earn income and have a better life. |
C.The WTO also seeks to increase awareness of unity and cooperation. |
D.It currently has over 160 participating members. |
E.The functions of the WTO are constantly changing and developing. |
F.Some have accused the WTO of promoting too much globalization. |
7 . “Chinese tourists have overtaken (超过) Germans as the world’s biggest-spending travelers after a decade of rapid growth in the number of Chinese vacationing abroad,” the United Nations World Tourism Organization said.
Chinese tourists, known for travelling in organized tours and
Tourists from other fast-developing economies with a growing middle class, such as Russia and Brazil, also
“The impressive growth of tourism spending from China and Russia reflects the
The German Travel Association said it was to be expected that the Chinese tourists would
“But that they have overtaken us already is
“The Chinese make more long-distance trips than Germans, who
China is the world’s fastest-growing tourist-source market,
Chinese tourists made 83 million
“Hotels, tour companies, restaurants and even taxi drivers will need to improve
Other countries in the top 10 posted growth in travel spending.
A.starting | B.buying | C.showing | D.designing |
A.costing | B.passing | C.beating | D.controlling |
A.increased | B.limited | C.postponed | D.checked |
A.lengths | B.budgets | C.destinations | D.plans |
A.inquiry | B.investigation | C.research | D.entry |
A.eventually | B.secretly | C.suddenly | D.normally |
A.businessmen | B.housewives | C.residents | D.immigrants |
A.exciting | B.frightening | C.amazing | D.interesting |
A.usually | B.reluctantly | C.purposefully | D.ideally |
A.public | B.additional | C.free | D.average |
A.in spite of | B.thanks to | C.except for | D.in addition to |
A.family | B.business | C.exploratory | D.foreign |
A.knowledge | B.appreciation | C.criticism | D.ability |
A.tear | B.attract | C.drive | D.cheat |
A.Otherwise | B.Therefore | C.Besides | D.However |
A. efficiently | B. leading | C. working | D. attracted | AB. travelling | AC. managed |
AD. talented | BC. opportunities | BD. competition | CD. business | ABC. measure |
New York City and Shanghai
New York City is always thought of as the financial capital of the world. However, there is
New York is famous for its financial market on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Index (道琼斯指数) is the measure used to record how stocks and shares in companies are rising or falling in value. It is also famous for its international business network. New York financial service companies have a huge number of
For people
When it comes to business culture though, there are many differences. In China,
American Indians
When you think of a typical American, whom do you picture? A pretty white American like Taylor Swift? Or a handsome black American like Barack Obama or basketball star Kobe Bryant? In fact, there was a time when the average American looked like
Back in the year 1500, the average American was a brown-skinned hunter-gatherer who probably rode a horse and wore clothing
You
A. disorder B. influencing C. escalates D. reset E. satisfaction F. fruitless G. refreshed H. coincidence I. functions J. powerful K. recommended |
The best thing you can do for your health: sleep well
Do you think you got enough sleep this past week? Can you remember the last time you woke up without an alarm clock, feeling
Insufficient sleep is now one of the most significant lifestyle factors
Perhaps you have also noticed a desire to eat more when you’re tired? This is no
Worse, should you try to diet but don’t get enough sleep while doing so, it is
Put simply: sleep – a consistent seven- to nine-hour opportunity each night – is the single most effective thing we can do to