A. excuse B. pressure C. recreation D. worried E. revise F. busy G. relieved |
Escape to a New Life describes the Welsh countryside as a beautiful and peaceful place and its people as very caring and happy. The series director believes that this is what young people want today. She says the success of the series is because teenagers want a happier and healthier life away from the
However, many parents and teachers are
2 . With video meetings, taking selfies (自拍) and posting on social media, it’s easier to see one’s own image online. And for some people, this can lead to feelings of appearance dissatisfaction. In the past few years, screen time has increased for both adults and children. What’s worse, recent research suggests that the video and photo images we see of ourselves are distorted (扭曲的).
One study found that those who spent more time comparing their appearance during a video call experienced lower appearance satisfaction. This study also found that people who used more photo-editing features in video chat were more likely to compare themselves with others and spend more time looking at themselves on video calls.
A 2023 study found that discomfort with one’s appearance during video meetings led to an increased attention to appearance, which in turn led to poor work performance. Researchers also suggest that appearance dissatisfaction is connected with boredom in online meetings. The research reports that this could be due to negative attention to oneself and worry about being looked at or being negatively treated based on appearance.
If you find yourself criticizing (批评) your appearance every time in a video call, it may be time to be intentional about paying more attention to what other people are saying instead of looking at your own face.
When it comes to helping others who have difficulty with appearance dissatisfaction, it is important to care more about the person’s qualities beyond appearance. When viewing yourself or your partners on video and social media, try viewing the person as a whole and not as parts of a body.
Reducing screen time can make a difference as well. Research shows that reducing social media use by 50% can improve appearance satisfaction in both teens and adults. When used in a right way, video chatting and social media are tools to connect us with others, which finally is a key piece in satisfaction and well-being.
1. Who is more likely to suffer from appearance dissatisfaction?A.Children who like taking selfies. |
B.Adults who often attend video meetings. |
C.Teenagers who enjoy posting on social media. |
D.People who always compare appearance in video chatting. |
A.Less focus on one’s own image. |
B.Harmful effects on work performance. |
C.Anger about being looked at by others. |
D.Boredom of looking at one’s own face. |
A.By taking their words seriously. | B.By caring much about their faces. |
C.By viewing them as parts of a body. | D.By placing importance on their qualities. |
A.Unconcerned. | B.Positive. | C.Balanced. | D.Worried |
3 . Many youngsters in China enjoy gathering a couple of good friends and taking a relaxing walk through the streets, which is a popular form of visiting a new city, that is, Citywalk. They can follow a special urban route (路线), exploring old building, drinking a cup of coffee, or eating local snacks. It can be a special guided trip for a small group of people, or simply a relaxing walk for one or two to explore new areas, sticking to the key point: avoiding famous tourist attractions and big crowds to get a more interesting experience of the places you visit.
In China, the Citywalk trend (趋势) is spreading from big cities like Beijing and Shanghai to other cities, encouraging more people to take part. Xiao Yiyi is a young visitor from Changsha exploring new possibilities while traveling. Recently she tried six Citywalk routes to walk in different cities and posted them on her social media account, with the aim of sharing experiences to “walk in open-air museums”.
Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also provides an opportunity for people who share the same interests and ideas to easily make friends. Xiao Yiyi said her group usually includes a few or so people and her trips last around half a day.
Even though Citywalk is a new trend, industry insiders say that its future possibility is huge. It is offering a beneficial change to travelers as they can better choose the experiences that suit their interests and needs. At the same time, Citywalk gives an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more professional service to meet ever-changing market needs.
1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Citywalk?A.What it is. | B.Why it is popular. |
C.Who take part in it. | D.What routes are popular. |
A.It offers many routes to choose from. |
B.It enables travelers to socialize with others. |
C.It attracts people to famous tourist attractions. |
D.It allows people to spend more time on travel. |
A.To introduce a new travel trend. |
B.To encourage readers to organize a trip. |
C.To point out the importance of Citywalk. |
D.To explain why Citywalk becomes popular. |
4 . Imunek narrowly avoided a disaster last year. At that time, Imunek already had a 1 year old and was eight months pregnant with her second kid. She was still working her job as a bus driver for local
The day was fairly
She
Although Imunek breathed in a good amount of smoke, she and her baby were found to be
A.workers | B.travelers | C.students | D.villagers |
A.tough | B.challenging | C.comfortable | D.natural |
A.bus | B.car | C.street | D.world |
A.smell | B.smoke | C.fire | D.noise |
A.stopped | B.started | C.continued | D.tried |
A.got off | B.went away | C.pulled over | D.stood up |
A.afforded | B.agreed | C.promised | D.wanted |
A.decide | B.hope | C.imagine | D.record |
A.chance | B.lesson | C.conversation | D.task |
A.chose | B.taught | C.knew | D.carried |
A.politely | B.calmly | C.actively | D.easily |
A.last | B.first | C.only | D.slow |
A.healthy | B.weak | C.attractive | D.helpless |
A.support | B.thanks | C.understanding | D.worries |
A.good-looking | B.easy-going | C.fast-talking | D.quick-thinking |
Steven Spielberg, a great filmmaker, who has won c
Most students feel their IQ, which refers to Intelligence Quotient, is what
William Dunn is the founder of Take a Kid Fishing, Inc., which is
Several years ago, William
Now William is teaching Camran’s friends and other kids in the neighborhood to fish. Many have never been fishing or even on a boat,
8 . I sat behind the wheel of my dad’s car and tried to fight back my fear of driving. For years, my dad
Now he pushed me to drive and I wondered what had caused this
I couldn’t believe it. I was
“Remember your first cycle ride?” He tried to
“Why did you make me drive today?” I asked. He said, “My
A.walked | B.drove | C.led | D.helped |
A.fond | B.tired | C.frightened | D.proud |
A.enjoyed | B.forgot | C.understood | D.ignored |
A.loss | B.challenge | C.disappointment | D.change |
A.ride | B.fight | C.breathe | D.interrupt |
A.comfort | B.inspire | C.defend | D.inform |
A.replied | B.nodded | C.admitted | D.refused |
A.actually | B.unwillingly | C.hardly | D.immediately |
A.thought-provoking | B.life-threatening | C.eye-catching | D.brain-washing |
A.feel | B.notice | C.relieve | D.describe |
A.brave | B.scared | C.smart | D.anxious |
A.memory | B.strength | C.situation | D.eyesight |
A.Helplessly | B.Sadly | C.Frankly | D.Obviously |
A.pressure | B.headache | C.cancer | D.coughing |
A.carried on | B.thought of | C.took up | D.gave up |
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer. He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music. In his twenties, he had been very famous for his skills on the piano, but then he began to lose his hearing. Beethoven thought about giving up, but in the end he continued to write music. Inspired by his struggles with deafness, the composer produced some amazing pieces, including his Symphony No.9 in D minor, whose debut(首次演出)was conducted by Beethoven himself.
Before the performance, the backstage atmosphere at a very famous theatre in Vienna was tense. Beethoven was afraid that the performance would be a disaster. After all, what use is a conductor who could not hear his orchestra-even if he is a musical genius?
The audience didn’t hesitate to applaud as the famous composer walked onto the stage for the first time in 12 years. Despite being deaf, Beethoven energetically conducted the orchestra, together with the musical director, Michael Umlauf. To his surprise, the symphony was so successful that all the audience couldn’t help clapping and cheering.The audience was equally shocked to learn that the composer was deaf and still able to create such amazing music.
1. What was the inspiration for Beethoven’s works according to the text?A.His great skills on the piano. |
B.The recognition from others. |
C.The atmosphere in Germany. |
D.His struggles with hearing loss. |
A.Excited. |
B.Worried. |
C.Unconfident. |
D.Disappointed. |
10 . A former police officer has become a real-life hero for dog owners in the United Kingdom. Phil James from Woodborough turned his hobby of flying drones (无人机) into a rescue operation to help reunite lost dogs with their owners. James started Drone to Home in 2020,and now he and the team have successfully rescued over 1,400 dogs.
When a pet goes missing, most owners are left to organize their own search and rescue mission and rely on the kindness of strangers. But for those near Drone to Home, one call can make a world of difference. The charity rescue operation works to locate lost dogs and return them back to their worried owners. With the help of drones, the team at Drone to Home can cover significant ground and search in areas that would take rescuers on foot much longer to scan.
Searching for a lost dog can be tricky business. Not only can dogs often outrun us humans, but they can also find their way into inaccessible areas like thick forests. This can make finding and getting a lost animal back seem impossible. But thanks to the team at Drone to Home in the East Midlands area of England, these barriers are less of an issue.
Using thermal (热量的) drones, James and other drone pilots can cover serious ground in a short amount of time. The thermal camera works to discover warm areas, so a field that would take searchers on foot hours to cover can be searched in minutes.
Drone to Home also uses their networking skills to help the community keep a lookout for a lost dog. “As 2021 went by, it became clear I required help, so I created a Whatsapp group where volunteers could join and help me if they could spare the time. Drone to Home now has hundreds of volunteers who help share content on social media and assist on-ground searchers,” James said on the charity’s website.
1. What’s one advantage of drones in finding lost dogs?A.They can catch the dogs’ attention. |
B.They can communicate with the dogs. |
C.They can protect the dogs from being attacked. |
D.They can search for the dogs in unreachable areas. |
A.Their target users. |
B.Their major function. |
C.Their complex design. |
D.Their potential market. |
A.It helps the lost dogs find new homes. |
B.It trains volunteers to help the community. |
C.It attracts many warm-hearted people to join. |
D.It gives drone-lovers a chance to make money. |