1 . If you are a party animal in Guangxi, join us to explore some of the popular festivals in Liuzhou.
Temple Fair Day
It is believed to be the oldest and the largest temple fair day celebrated in Fengshan, Liuzhou. It is an event known to easily attract more than 30,000 people to take part in the parades. It is a day for enjoying temple wishes, dancing to non-stop ethnic songs, and tasting lots of local dishes.
Time: February Price: Free
March 3rd Festival
This is an annual event that takes place every March in Sanjiang county. The festival features a lot of ethnic minority homemade food. You can also expect to enjoy live ethnic music and dances performed by famous local dancers.
Time: March 3rd Price: 3 RMB
Liuzhou Marathon Festival
This event started more than 10 years ago. Currently, it is an attractive weekend that sees attendance go way past 12,000 people. During the festival, participants take part in exciting activities, with the major ones like funny marathon, and food sales.
Time: April Price: 12 RMB
Dragon Boat Show
Longtan park is usually the place of Dragon Boat Show—a festival for boating lovers that occurs in May. It is the largest dragon boat show in Liuzhou. A great deal of people will be there at that time. Welcome to join the show.
Time: May Price: 5 RMB
1. What is special about Temple Fair Day?A.It features famous dance. | B.It lasts two months. |
C.It started 10 years ago. | D.It’s free of charge. |
A.Buy some books. | B.Watch boat show. |
C.Taste nice food. | D.Join a parade. |
A.Liuzhou Marathon Festival. | B.March 3rd Festival. |
C.Dragon Boat Show. | D.Temple Fair Day. |
A.over 2,000. | B.over 12,000. |
C.2,000. | D.12,000. |
A.Longtan park. | B.Sanjiang park. |
C.Liuzhou park. | D.Fengshan park. |
2 . Sports can help us a lot. Taking exercises can make us strong. In collective sports like basketball, volleyball or football, we will learn the importance of cooperation. And sports can also help us relax after work or study.
However, as the saying goes, “there are two sides of everything.” Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves if we are not careful enough when participating in sports activities. What’s more, too much or hard practice can be bad for our health.
Sports can make us healthy both physically and psychologically. It is also a good way for people to know each other and can improve friendship between people. So long as we are careful enough, sports can do us nothing but good.
1. Too much exercise can be ________ for us.A.good | B.enough | C.bad | D.helpful |
A.help people to know each other. | B.improve friendship between people. |
C.do us nothing but good if we are careful. | D.All of the above. |
A.Sports can help us relax after work or study. |
B.Sports can only make us healthy physically. |
C.Sometimes we may hurt other players or ourselves when participating in sports. |
D.Basketball and volleyball are both collective sports. |
A.take part in | B.be interested in |
C.be fond of | D.take into |
A.Sports and health | B.Everybody must do sports |
C.Sports are nothing to people | D.No one likes sports |
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A.A chef. | B.A doctor. | C.A teacher. |
A.At the library. | B.At the classroom. | C.At the speaker’s office. |
A.He was too busy studying to eat. |
B.He was unable to afford food. |
C.He was embarrassed to buy it. |
A.Thankful. | B.Respectful. | C.Helpful. |
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6 . How to prepare for a thrilling hike? Hiking needs mental and physical preparation weeks before the material day. If you’re a fan of hiking mountains. Here is a guide to help you.
Train hard and train in timeYou need to train your body at least three months before the challenge.
You must consider various factors before purchasing the most appropriate hiking shoes. First, mind the terrain (地形) of the hiking ground. A mild terrain will do fine with light shoes. On the other hand. A tough, hard and mountainous terrain require hardy hots to help navigate the rocky grounds.
Adequately pack your bagYour bag is your lifeline when hiking. Water is the most essential itch when hiking. The body performs best when you hydrate frequently throughout the challenge. Carry adequate clean water and sip often.
Hiking is a refreshing way of keeping fit, having fun and building resilience.
A.Choose appropriate footwear |
B.Search for the route you will he hiking |
C.Carry a compass, a map and a gas with you |
D.Adequate water can help you be in good con lit ion |
E.create a regular schedule and be disciplined to follow it |
F.Wear appropriate clothes that allow your free movement |
G.Adequate planning will help have a fantastic experience of it |
7 . Diplomacy (外交) is an art. It requires not only strategy, but also other aspects, including intuition, persuasion, and even tricks, human skills that have long been unreachable to even the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) approaches. Now, an AI algorithm (算法) from a high-tech company has shown it can beat many humans in a game of diplomacy, which required both strategic planning and negotiations with other players. The work, researchers said, could point the way toward virtual exercise coaches and conflict mediators (调解员) .
AI has already beaten humans in some games of strategy. It is also proving powerful at natural-language processing, in which it can generate humanlike text and carry on conversations. In the game of diplomacy, seven players vied for control of Europe. On each turn, players issued orders regarding the movement of army and naval units, following discussion with other players, whom they could attack or support.
There are two technical innovations noted by Jonathan Gratch, a computer scientist at the University of Southern California who studies negotiation agents. First, the Al agent’s com-munication is grounded in multistep planning. Second. the Al agent keeps its remarks and game play within the range of human common practice.
To test its skill, the researchers had the Al agent play 40 online games against humans. It placed in the top 10% of players who’d played at least two games. “In a game that involves language and negotiation, that agents can reach human equal level is very exciting,” said Yu, a computer scientist at Columbia University.
According to Brown, a computer scientist at the company who co-authored the paper, the work could lead to practical applications in fields that now require a human touch. One specific example is that virtual personal assistants might help consumers negotiate for better prices on plane tickets. Gratch and Yu both see opportunities for agents that persuade people to make healthy choices or open up during therapy.
1. Who is likely to benefit from the research work?A.A famous cyber athlete. | B.A professor of civil law. |
C.A professional accountant. | D.A virtual fitness instructor. |
A.Accounted. | B.Apologized. | C.Searched. | D.Competed. |
A.To understand the thought of AI. | B.To illustrate the advantages of AI. |
C.To describe the importance of AI. | D.To introduce the strategy of AI. |
A.Diplomacy, a Popular Game | B.AI Learns the Art of Diplomacy |
C.Al Will Become a Perfect Diplomat | D.An Excellent Game Player |
8 . Conifers (针叶树) are generally better than broad-leaved trees at purifying air from pollutants. But deciduous (落叶的) trees may be better at taking in particle-bound pollution. A new study led by the University of Gothenburg shows that the best trees for air purification depend on the type of pollutants involved.
Trees and other greener in cities provide many benefits that are important for the well-being of residents. Leaves and needled on trees filter air pollutants and reduce exposure to poisonous substance in the air. But which trees purify the air most effectively? Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have collected leaves and needle from eleven different trees growing in the same place in the Gothenburg Botanical Garden (GBG) to analyse which cub-stances they have absorbed.
“This tree collection provided a unique opportunity to test many different species of trees with similar environmental conditions and exposure to air pollutants,” said Jenny Klingberg, a researcher of the GBG
A total of 32 different pollutants were analysed, some of which are bound to articles of various sizes. Others are gaseous. This project has focused on paths (多环芳烃). In cities, traffic is the biggest source of these pollutants, which are released due to incomplete burning in engines.
“Our analysis show that different species of trees have different abilities to absorb air pollutants. Conifers generally absorb morn gaseous paths than broad-leaved trees. Another advantage of conifers is that they also act as air purifies in winter, when air pollution is usually at its highest,” said Jenny Klingberg.
“This study contributes to improving our understanding of the ability of trees to clean the air and which species are best at absorbing air pollutants,” said Jenny Klingberg. This known-edge is important for urban planning when designing sustainable cities. While trees and green-era can contribute to better air quality in cities, at the end of the day, the most important measure is to reduce emissions.
1. Which is the determining factor in choosing the most suitable tries to purify air?A.Air quality. | B.Geographical location. | C.The height of plants. | D.The kind of pollutants. |
A.To compare their shapes. | B.To create a tree collection. |
C.To figure out what they absorb. | D.To display them on exhibition. |
A.Fuel vehicle’s. | B.Electric engines. | C.Traffic accidents. | D.Complete burning. |
A.Decreasing emissions. | B.Planting more conifers. |
C.Raising public awareness. | D.Designing sustainable cities. |
9 . From life-saving medical technologies to everyday household items, these four brilliant women left an indelible mark on history with their inventions.
Modern ironing board by Sarah Boone
Before the invention, clothing used to be ironed on wooden planks balanced between chairs. Though it seems like a simple invention, Bone put a lot of thoughts into it, which was evident in the end product. Aside from solving the initial problem of uneven ironing, Boone also made the ironing board’s legs folded for storage and designed a curved (弧形的) shape for the body to accommodate sleeves and curved areas. Alongside her invention, Boone also became one of the first African-American woman to receive a patent.
Silk by Empress Lei Zu
Though there is no way of confirming the account, ancient writings (including Confucius’) attribute the first invention of silk to the Chinese Empress Lei Zu, who was four-teen at the time and had been enjoying tea in the imperial gardens when a fateful incident took place. A cocoon (茧) fell into her teacup and lost its cohesiveness (粘结性) upon contact with the hot water. The fact that the cocoon was a single strand of silk had drawn Lei Zu’s attention and she wove the thread into fabric, creating silk cloth.
Caller ID and call waiting by Shirley Ann Jackson
Dr Shirley Ann Jackson broke the glass ceiling as the first African-American woman to be awarded a doctorate from MIT. She contributed to the invention of caller ID and call waiting during her research period at AT&.T Bell Laboratories, so we can now see the phone number and name of whoever is ringing our phones.
Spray-on skin repair technique by Fiona Wood
Dr Fiona Wood introduced spray-on skin repair technique to the world in the 1990s. The technique changed the way in which burn victims used to be treated, as spray-on skin repair technique can be directly applied to wounds to form a new layer of skin that promotes healing and minimises the risk of infection.
1. What can we learn about Sarah Boone?A.She learned a lot from ironing. | B.She solved the problem of washing. |
C.She created a piece of useful furniture. | D.She was the first person to receive a patent. |
A.Her interest in drinking tea. | B.A cocoon dropping into her cup. |
C.A desire to write something crucial. | D.Her working in the imperial gardens. |
A.Sarah Boone. | B.Lei Zu. | C.Shirley Ann Jackson. | D.Fiona Wood. |
10 . Susan was a shy girl. She always had a hard time talking with new people. But when she grew up. she became a reporter. This job is usually for a person who likes to talk in front of people. But Susan thought that her shyness made her a better reporter. "Being shy makes me more believable people feel more comfortable around me. "she said.
It is reported that almost 50% of the people say that they are shy. Some people are not shy when they are with their friends. But when they are in a new place, they become quiet and shy.
Why are some people shy? Scientists did a study on two-month-old babies. They found that one of every five babies was very active. These active babies liked to make noise. And one of every five babies was always quiet. These quiet babies might be shy when they grew up.
Family also affects shyness. For example, children are more likely to be shy if their family always tell them that they are wrong. Studies show that if parents have fewer friends and fewer family activities. their children usually become shy.
In fact, shy people are often good at listening. They are good friends because they listen more than they talk. This can also make them successful.
1. What did Susan become when she grew up?A.A nurse | B.A reporter. |
C.A writer | D.A singer. |
A.30% | B.40% |
C.50% | D.60% |
A.Naughty babies. | B.Active babies. |
C.Noisy babies. | D.Quiet babies |
A.Family also affects shyness. | B.Shy people talk less. |
C.Shyness can be an advantage. | D.Babies are usually quiet. |
A.Talking | B.singing |
C.listening | D.working |