We are proud that Yuan Longping is honored as China's “father of hybrid rice”. for his contributions to the country's food security.
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Yuan was awarded the World Food Prize in 2004, for “pioneering research that helped transform China
In his later years, he was also involved in research in China and Dubai into growing crops in diluted seawater.
In 2019. Yuan was awarded the Medal of the Republic, the country's
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In modern society, online news media is becoming more and more popular. But online news media have both advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages of online news media are obvious. First of all, it is convenience to use online news media. Second, news spread quickly on the Internet. Third, we can read a variety electronic newspapers online, what is good for the environment. Therefore, we cannot ignore the disadvantages of online news media. It is difficult to tell whether what we read is real and fake on the internet. Even the worse, we cannot stop advertisements from appear suddenly.
Personally, despite their disadvantages, online news media have become a important part of our life. It is wise to learn to use them properly.
3 . While new phones are advertised as “water resistant (防水)”, this doesn't mean they are waterproof, or totally immune to water. Water resistance just implies the device can handle some exposure to water before substantial damage occurs.
The water resistance of phones is rated by an “ingress (进入) protection” code, commonly called an IP rating. The rating includes two numbers. The first demonstrates protection against solids such as dust, while the second indicates resistance to liquids, specifically water. a phone that has a rating of IP68 has a solid object protection of 6 (full protection from dust, dirt and sand) and a liquid protection of 8 (protected from immersion in water to a depth of more than one metre).
The popular iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S21 phones both have a rating of IP68. However, regarding exposure to water, the iPhone 12 has a permissible immersion depth of a maximum of 6m for 30 minutes whereas the Galaxy 21's immersion limit is up to 1. 5m, also for 30 minutes.
While IP ratings indicate the water-resistant nature of phones, taking most phones for a swim will land you in deep trouble. The salt content in oceans and swimming pools can corrode (腐蚀) our device and cost you a heavy replacement.
Then how to fix a water-logged phone? Follow these steps: First, turn off the device immediately and don’t press any buttons. then wipe the phone dry with paper towels or a soft cloth and gently shake the device to remove water from the charging ports. Next, remove the SIM card and dry out the phone in front of a fan. Do not charge the phone until you are certain it's dry.
If the above steps don’t help and you're still stuck with a seemingly dead device, don't try opening the phone yourself. You're better off taking it to a professional.
1. What can you infer from Para. 2?| A．The water resistance of phones is evaluated by an IP rating. |
| B．The rating is made up of several numbers. |
| C．The first IP rating number indicates resistance to liquids. |
| D．A phone with a rating of IP68 has a solid protection of 8. |
| A．Things are not made by people. | B．The way that things happen. |
| C．The way of an act of a person. | D．The basic qualities of a thing. |
| A．We should pick it up from the water. |
| B．We should ask a professional for help. |
| C．We should switch it off and don't use it. |
| D．We should wipe it dry with paper towels or a soft cloth. |
| A．It focuses on the meaning of IP rating. |
| B．It is mainly about the water resistance of a phone. |
| C．It is about the IP rating and solutions to a water-logged phone. |
| D．It mainly deals with the classification of water resistance phones. |
4 . I just thought I would share with you all something that happened to me one day when I was driving home from work.
There was a guy riding his Harley Davidson behind me. I didn’t think anything of it until I turned off the highway to head toward home and he turned off too. Then I turned into another street and he followed me again.
I was starting to feel a bit nervous especially when I turned into my own street and he followed me there too. I pulled into my driveway and he pulled up on the street in front of my house. I was feeling quite scared by then.
He was all dressed up in his bike gear and I wondered what was going on. He came up to me and said my indicator wasn't working and he was concerned for me and wanted to make sure I got to my destination ok and knew about the problem so I could get them fixed.
I thanked him for his kindness and he got back on his bike and drive off. I felt ashamed the moment he left away, for I regarded him as a bad guy at the very beginning. However, it turned out that he might have looked tough but he had a heart of gold.
I learnt an important lesson that day not to be so quick to judge people. As a matter of fact, it is often the case that we always misunderstand someone on account of our personal experience. But if all of us built a wall used as a protective fence between each other, we would live in a world filled with freezing atmosphere. So if we are followed by others, we may stop and ask “what is up?” instead of running away as quickly as possible. After all, it is trust and patience that make our community a better place to live in.
1. What happened to the author？| A．He was robbed of his bike | B．He was led home by a stranger. |
| C．He was assisted by a guy. | D．He drove off his highway. |
| A．Excited. | B．Frightened. |
| C．Astonished. | D．Annoyed |
| A．He gets accustomed to following others. |
| B．He wanted to have words with the author. |
| C．He intended to scare passers-by. |
| D．He is a kind-hearted man. |
| A．Grateful. | B．Ambiguous. |
| C．Indifferent. | D．Controversial. |
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1. What will people do on the tour?| A．Appreciate the ancient heritage. | B．Ride on camels all the way. |
| C．Stay a few nights in caves. | D．Do a lot of shopping. |
| A．A Beijing businessman good at golf | B．A Japanese model loving fashion. |
| C．A Yunnan biologist interested in birds. | D．An American student learning history. |
| A．$3479 | B．$3749. |
| C．$7498. | D．$11247. |
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The other day, at a local store where is near my house, an old man with a guide dog come in. He went to the shelf where there were different kind of greeting cards. He picked up a card, held it up extreme close to his eyes, and struggled read it. Just as I was about to walk over to help him, I found the little girl, about ten years old, asking him that he needed help. He nodded but then she started to read him every greeting card until he had smiled. The old man said, “That’s what I want! His wife will love this one!”
7 . For years I made the 9-hour trip from my home to my parents’ house in Boise. Like most people, I used the shortest and easiest
But then Banner, a sheep, was born and
We
| A．time | B．route | C．method | D．passage |
| A．exactly | B．even | C．slightly | D．only |
| A．ignored | B．enjoyed | C．counted | D．combined |
| A．anywhere | B．everywhere | C．nowhere | D．somewhere |
| A．taken away | B．brought up | C．turned down | D．left behind |
| A．kindness | B．necessity | C．curiosity | D．respect |
| A．spread out | B．stretch out | C．reach out | D．lay down |
| A．looking | B．sliding | C．hiding | D．climbing |
| A．While | B．If | C．Since | D．Unless |
| A．expensive | B．rare | C．ordinary | D．crowded |
| A．break | B．group | C．day | D．direction |
| A．picked up | B．approached | C．carried on | D．connected with |
| A．passed | B．created | C．discovered | D．checked |
| A．crops | B．roads | C．seasons | D．scenes |
| A．gradually | B．finally | C．directly | D．suddenly |
| A．determined | B．exhausted | C．relaxed | D．depressed |
| A．existed | B．disappeared | C．changed | D．expanded |
| A．good | B．terrible | C．strange | D．distant |
| A．expected | B．realized | C．predicted | D．spotted |
| A．stage | B．story | C．journey | D．memory |
8 . I’d gone snowboarding in France with my little brother, and what we were short of in skill we made up for in enthusiasm (热情). That day, fresh snow had been falling, and we were in high spirits. We stopped near the top of an off-path section that went through forests. I let my brother disappear into the trees ahead, believing I would soon catch up as his elder brother.
I began to pick up speed when I was suddenly thrown off balance. Just as I was regaining control, I ran into a large tree. It was like hitting a solid wall. The pain was instant. I knew immediately that my back was broken and quickly realized the situation could get very serious. Nobody would be coming past. There was no phone signal. It was snowing and cold. If I waited, I would probably be rescued finally. But the chance of freezing to death before that happened was too high for me to risk staying still.
I tried to stand but fell down and almost blacked out with pain. I managed to get the board off my feet and moved it under my stomach so I was lying on it. I faced down the mountain and used the board to slowly drag and slide my body down the steep, tree-lined slope.
It took about two hours before a skier found me and I got help. The mountain rescue team came, with my brother arriving shortly afterwards. I couldn't feel my hands or my toes from the cold, but the relief at knowing I was safe was great. A helicopter took me to the hospital. I had broken one of my backbones, so I had an operation. The continuous pain was unbearable(难以忍受的), but it wasn't as bad as seeing the pain and worry I put my family through.
The road to recovery was difficult, but I was lucky. Gradually, I was able to walk, then swim, then cycle and then run. I haven't been back to the slopes yet, but it might happen someday—I will, however, be sticking to the paths.
1. Why did the accident happen to the author?| A．He was too excited and fast. | B．He wanted to go through forests. |
| C．He was out of balance and control. | D．He tried to catch up with his brother. |
| A．He realized the risk of waiting. | B．He wasn't very seriously injured. |
| C．He wanted to look for his brother. | D．He preferred to escape from death himself. |
| A．lay in shock | B．went blind |
| C．felt unbearable | D．became senseless |
| A．Replace snowboarding with swimming. |
| B．Never go snowboarding with his brother. |
| C．Pay more attention to activity safety rules. |
| D．Receive professional training on snowboarding. |
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10 . Heritage Day is around the comer, so here at TravelGround we make a list of the top public spots for you.
※The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve
It’s about 22 kilometres south of Leeudoringstad. It offers great bird-watching chances and visitors can fish in the rapids of the Vaal River surrounded by unmatched natural scenery. This park is also a favorite among mountain bikers. There are special picnic areas and various kinds of wildlife can be seen.
Price: R30 per adult and free for children
Tel: 018-5819705
※The Modjadji Nature Reserve
It's close to Modjadjiskloof. It's the world's largest concentration (集中) of the Modjadji palm, and offers a perfect setting for day visitors, such as overlooking the Kruger National Park. Visitors can expect to see large games. Picnic areas are available.
Price: R10 per person
Tel: 074-8340383
※The False Bay Park
It lies along Lake St Lucia's western shore and within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which covers a 280-kilometre coastline. Swimming is not allowed, but other activities such as hiking, fishing, boating on Lake St Lucia are available. There's a special picnic area where visitors can enjoy favorite amusements and seek the riches of nature.
Price: Free
Tel: 021-9752189
※The Mac Mac Pools
It's a popular picnic spot in a river which drops into some natural swimming holes. It lies in the Sabie area on the Panorama Route and there is a beautiful nature path for guests9 enjoyment. This lovely walk winds its way to the base of die amazing Mac Mac Falls, which is also a great picnic spot.
Price: R30 per person
Tel: 013-7542724
1. Where will you go if you're fond of birds?| A．The Kruger National Park. | B．The Mac Mac Pools. |
| C．The iSimangaliso Wetland Park. | D．The Wolwespruit Nature Reserve. |
| A．The False Bay Park. | B．Lake St Lucia. |
| C．The Modjadji Nature Reserve. | D．The Vaal River. |
| A．They charge admission fees. | B．They are special wildlife reserves. |
| C．They are nice spots for the picnic. | D．They are mountain bikers' favorites. |
