1 . Bingley, a Sayre School student from America, decided that he would devote himself to studying the environment to have a broad influence on the community.
To reduce the carbon footprint, Bingley planned to
As he began his research
Since Sayre provided the
“It feels like a dream to think that an idea I had from my AP Environmental class would have this kind of
Bingley said that he would
A.explore | B.invest | C.switch | D.produce |
A.defined | B.identified | C.scheduled | D.output |
A.on | B.beyond | C.with | D.through |
A.destination | B.location | C.broadcast | D.occasion |
A.income | B.allowance | C.budget | D.calculation |
A.contacting | B.employing | C.protecting | D.urging |
A.demanded | B.convinced | C.refreshed | D.submitted |
A.causes | B.plots | C.benefits | D.origins |
A.flexible | B.initial | C.optional | D.sustainable |
A.grown | B.awarded | C.rewarded | D.sponsored |
A.run | B.furnish | C.decorate | D.equip |
A.experience | B.measure | C.influence | D.management |
A.caution | B.encouragement | C.willingness | D.inspiration |
A.cultural | B.theoretical | C.practical | D.environmental |
A.casually | B.eventually | C.deliberately | D.gradually |
2 . In 1990, Hal Donaldson was 23 years old, fresh out of college and found himself in Calcutta, India, where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.
Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry, “She wasn’t wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen. She sat down with me and was very polite.” After the interview, Mother Teresa asked him, “What are you doing to help the poor?” Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasn’t focused on helping others. With a smile on her face, Mother Teresa said, “Everyone can do something.”
Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face hard truths about himself.
Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. When he was 12 years old, his parents were hit by a drunk driver; his father died, and his mother was seriously injured. To make ends meet, they went on welfare. Donaldson says, “I had holes in my shoes and clothes. When you’re teased at school for that, you just want to escape.”
He managed to do just that. Donaldson got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself. He says, “I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance.” However, it’s easy to overlook others along the way. I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street, so I didn’t have to confront (面对) him. My focus was on climbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.
Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought. He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened to stories of the homeless. “My heart broke,” he says. “I knew I could no longer just live for myself.”
Inspired by Mother Teresa’s words and the stories he’d heard across America, Donaldson loaded a pick up truck with $300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help. In 1994, Donaldson created the nonprofit organization, Convoy for Hope, which works with communities across America and around the world. Their work focuses on feeding children, women’s empowerment, helping farmers and disaster services.
1. What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A.He interviewed Mother Teresa. |
B.He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa. |
C.He attended an job-interview for a college. |
D.He did something to help the poor. |
A.He was born with disability. | B.He led a hard life as a child. |
C.He was well treated at school. | D.He survived as an orphan. |
A.Self-centered | B.Sympathetic | C.Popular | D.Generous |
A.He preferred traveling to volunteering. |
B.He suddenly fell in love with journalism. |
C.He turned his focus to living for himself. |
D.He gradually devoted himself to helping others. |
3 . London and Paris are two of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations, just a few hours away from each other by road or rail and an hour’s distance by air. What about the train-ferry combination that many recall fondly from their childhoods? Well, though it’s budget-saving, this option is too time-consuming today, so better leave it to your memories. Since the UK is not part the Schengen Area, passengers need to go through passport control prior to boarding.
Air trips
Though flying between London and Paris is by no means recommended, there are still a few people traveling between the two dynamic cities by air. A very low one-way fare is possible through advanced booking, but of course it’s rare, and that doesn’t include the taxi and rail fares traveling to and from the airports.
* One-way fares from Paris can be as low as 49;
* From London, Air France flies with fares as low as £39(46), and British Airways as low as £48 (56).
Rail trips
The only direct train between London and Paris is the Eurostar, which travels 15 -17 times per weekday. Eurostar’s 2015 edition trains can make the journey in two hours at speeds of up to 320 km/h. Besides, they offer good seating space.
* Fares begin at a reasonable £58(68), round trip;
* The earlier you book, the more you save.
Bus trips
The bus is by far the least expensive and longest way to travel between Paris and London. Eurolines and OUIBUS are two major bus lines traveling between the two capitals. The journey takes between seven and nine hours. Both lines advertise free Wi-Fi.
* One-way Eurolines fares begin at 15;
* One-way OUIBUS fares begin at 15 too, but early bird sales can even lower the fare.
1. Which way is probably the cheapest for a round trip?A.By train-ferry. | B.By air. | C.By rail. | D.By bus. |
A.Free booking. | B.Taxi pickup. |
C.Good seating space. | D.Free Wi-Fi. |
A.There are different competing companies. |
B.They are cheaper if booked ahead of time. |
C.They are more expensive from the Paris end. |
D.There are still additional fees to be included. |
4 . In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the ”Ice Ribbon“, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, was completed.
In the Winter Olympics, where races can be won or lost by a small time gap, tiny imperfections in the ice can make all the differences. ”It’s not just a hunk of ice like you’d normally think of, like ice cubes sitting in your freezer,“ told Kenneth Golden, a U. S. mathematician who studies the structures of ice. ”It’s a much more fascinating and complex substance than people would normally think.“
The first step for building any ice rink is to purify the water to remove dissolved solids like salts and minerals. Such impurities don’t fit in the regular hexagonal(六边形的)structure of ice that forms as water freezes. The purer the water, the more consistent the ice surface.
In addition to the need for excellence in the raw materials of ice-making, technology is also very important, As one of the most advanced technologies for winter sports venues, a carbon dioxide cooling technology has been applied on a large scale for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. CO2 , is not new when it comes to ice-making. However, it has been gradually replaced by the man-made refrigerant, like Freon.
With increasing attention toward climate change, the old refrigerant has come into use again. As an element of the atmosphere, CO2, doesn’t damage the ozone layer. Although CO2 is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other synthetic refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO2 instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions greatly.
”We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way.“ told Gao Bo from the Media Operations Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
1. What is the result of impurities in water for ice-making?A.The water isn’t able to freeze completely. |
B.The quality of the ice will be affected. |
C.The ice surface will be more consistent. |
D.It’s likely for athletes to fall on the ice. |
A.It’s the most advanced technology for ice-making. |
B.CO2 is more efficient than other refrigerants. |
C.CO2 is more environmentally friendly than Freon. |
D.CO2 has already existed in the atmosphere. |
A.Unclear. | B.Opposed. | C.Doubtful. | D.Favorable. |
A.The Beijing Winter Olympic Games Are Coming |
B.Beneath Olympic Ice |
C.The Use of Refrigerants in Olympic Games |
D.The Structure of Ice |
5 . With intelligent systems and new-age transit networks, life in the big cities will likely be happier and more efficient.
After all, more than 60 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050, according to a UN report. The answer to making these cities more livable for so many people lies in creating “smart” cities. These cities will use 5G networks and the “internet of things” (IoT) to make everyday life safer and more convenient. Some cities are already using smart technology to improve the lives of residents.
But what exactly does a smart city do? In the United States cities of Boston and Baltimore, smart trash cans can sense how full they are and inform cleaning workers when they need to be emptied. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, traffic flow and energy usage are monitored and adjusted according to real-time data gathered from sensors (传感器) around the city. And in Copenhagen, Denmark, a smart bike system allows riders to check on air quality and traffic condition as they ride.
Smart cities will be interactive, allowing their residents to feel like they’re truly shaping their environment, instead of merely existing in it. “One of the most important reasons to have a smart city is that we can actually communicate with our environment in a way that we never have in the past,” said Mrinalini Ingram, head of a telecom company.
“Smart cities will also allow us to save resources.” said Mrinalini Ingram.“By using sensors and 5G networks to monitor the use of water, gas and electricity, city managers can figure out how to distribute and save these resources more efficiently. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants can be more closely monitored in smart cities as well.”
Of course, it will take time and money to turn our current cities into the smart cities of the future. But as we’ve already seen, more cities around the world are already adopting smart technology in small ways. China, for instance, is making investments in big cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou to make them “smarter”. It won’t be long until even more cities start to develop their own smart infrastructure (基础设施).
1. What calls for the development of smart cities?A.The rapid progress in 5G networks. |
B.The marked increase in world population. |
C.The growing number of residents living in cities. |
D.The major concern over the safety of living in cities. |
A.By making a contrast. |
B.By giving examples. |
C.By listing figures. |
D.By telling a story. |
A.Air pollution will be stopped in its track. |
B.People will be better aware of environmental protection. |
C.People will be able to make the most of our environment at will. |
D.Resources can be saved by keeping track of how they are used. |
A.Indifferent. | B.Critical. | C.Positive. | D.Doubtful. |
I will never forget my first assignment as a foreign reporter in Brazil to cover the Rio Carnival. It is one of Brazil’s largest cultural
I was out on the streets on the first day of the Carnival,
It was worth it, though. I still have that golden headdress, as
A young man seemed to take an
The woman advised, “She may be your 19-year-old girlfriend now,
Too many people get it the other way around. They have hot heads and cold hearts. They react in the heat of anger or passion. They are cold. And they always make comparatively much
A cool head asks the hard questions and thinks them through.
Some decisions
Frog is a wise and brave frog, living happily with his neighbors as well as good friends – Duck, Pig, Hare and Rat. One day, dark clouds were gathering in the sky, hiding the sun from view. “It’s going to rain,” thought Frog happily. The first drops were already falling on his bare skin. Frog loved the rain. He danced for joy as the raindrops fell thick and fast, which was a bit too much even for Frog.
He ran home dripping wet and made himself a nice hot cup of tea. The raindrops pattered against the window but it was cozy inside. After three days of rain however, Frog began to feel restless. He wondered how his friends were, because he hadn’t seen them since the rain started.
On the fifth day, the river began to rise. It wasn’t long before water came streaming into Frog’s house. Full of worry, he hurried over to Duck’s house only to find it was flooded as well. Wading (蹚) through the watery landscape, they decided to go to Pig’s house. Pig was leaning out of his attic (阁楼) window. “All my things are wet,” he cried desperately. The room was in a mess, with tables and chairs floating around. “Let’s go and see Hare,” suggested Frog.
Hare’s house was on an island in the middle of the water. Hare stood at the door and waved to them. “Come inside,” he shouted. “It’s dry in here.” Gratefully, they dried themselves in front of the stove and told Hare how their houses had been flooded. Hare invited them to stay as there’s plenty of room and plenty of food in the house. So they all sat down to a big pot of stew (炖菜) Hare had made. So hungry were they that they ate everything up. Then they settled down to a cosy evening and stayed there for days, while outside it kept raining.
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Then, one day, they found they only had one loaf of bread left.
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Pig, Duck and Hare cheered when they saw Frog return in a boat.
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An animated giant panda named “Bing Dwen Dwen” and a red lantern baby called “Shuey Rhon Rhon” have been uncovered as the two mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The giant panda, which will be the Olympic mascot,
The vivid red image is a perfect fit
10 . Whether you’re stuck at home, too busy to shop or want to save time, it’s convenient to shop online for groceries. Here are our picks for the top four online grocery shopping sites in the US.
Instacart
Instacart lets you shop at various stores in your local area, including Costco, CVS, Ralph’s, BevMo, Petco, and more. Shoppers subcontracted (转包) by Instacart deliver your items right to your doorstep. Delivery fees vary according to peak hours, but you’ll get free delivery on all orders over $35 with an Instacart Express $99 annual membership.
FreshDirect
FreshDirect focuses on delivering high-quality, fresh, organic food with a short supply chain, working directly with its local farmers, dairies, fishermen, and other food partners. Delivery fees vary, but a $79 six- month subscription to FreshDirect Delivery Pass gets you unlimited free deliveries.
ShopFoodEx
ShopFoodEx offers more than 15,000 grocery and household items to browse by category or search by brand or item. This isn’t a local delivery site, so shipping rates can be rather high, even up to $16 for an item that costs only a few dollars. However, shipping rates are clearly stated before you order anything, and the price may be worth it for a hard-to-find item.
GoBio!
Canadian-owned and operated, GoBio! offers high-quality food delivered to the US and Canada, with free shipping on orders over $85. GoBio! aims to help people cook and bake healthy meals with organic ingredients. Check out the Recipes page for inspiration for cooking delicious organic meals.
1. What do we know about Instacart from the text?A.It offers locally grown food. | B.Orders are shipped from overseas. |
C.It works with several companies | D.It is available in many countries |
A.Instacart | B.FreshDirect | C.ShopFoodEx | D.GoBio! |
A.A travel guide | B.A shopping website |
C.An entertainment magazine | D.An official document |