1 . Ismael Esteban, in third place, was just ahead of his competitor, Agustin Navarro, with only 300 metres to the finishing line. Esteban had been cycling as hard as he could for hours and with the finishing line in sight all the cyclists began to speed up to cross it. Then, suddenly Esteban got a puncture. What should he do? Give up or continue? Esteban threw his bike over his shoulders and raced towards the finishing line.
Just a few seconds later, fourth-placed Navarro caught up with him. Surely, he could simply overtake Esteban and come third. But Navarro slowed down and let Esteban run ahead of him. The two cyclists reached the finishing line with Esteban ahead on foot, Navarro just behind him. Navarro had let Esteban finish in third place, while he came fourth. The audience was amazed at his show of sportsmanship and cheered and clapped for the cyclists. After the race, Navarro said, “I didn’t want to win that way.” Later, Esteban, who won the bronze medal, tried to give his medal to Navarro. However, Navarro refused and his response was: “Offering me the prize was worth more than what I did for him.”
1. What can show the cyclists’ sportsmanship?A.Esteban offered Navarro his medal. | B.Navarro refused to overtake Esteban. |
C.Esteban refused to accept the medal. | D.Navarro sped up to catch up with Esteban. |
A.Support the teammates. | B.Respect the rules of the game. |
C.Practice leads to perfect performance. | D.Don’t take advantage of others’ troubles. |
1. 比赛过程;
2. 你的感想。
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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
4 . 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 |
5 . 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. |
6 . As a 16-year-old student, Charlie has been a successful business owner. When he was in middle school, he
At the same time, he received great support from others in his community, who tried to help him succeed at such a young age. They were
Now Charlie is helping to educate and inspire other kids in his community to start their own business. He has been sharing his story with
The key to his success is to
A.made use of | B.turned down | C.came up with | D.asked about |
A.efforts | B.rules | C.decisions | D.choices |
A.easy | B.hard | C.important | D.necessary |
A.reminded | B.saved | C.helped | D.inspired |
A.Finally | B.Unbelievably | C.Thankfully | D.Hopefully |
A.reduce | B.keep | C.donate | D.increase |
A.national | B.lucky | C.brave | D.local |
A.character | B.age | C.pressure | D.impression. |
A.set | B.break | C.study | D.change |
A.talent | B.passion | C.opinion | D.surprise |
7 . 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 |
8 . The joys of getting lost
Most of us like to know where we are and where we’re going. It can feel
When I was twelve, my family were
So at 5 am the following morning we
After about an hour, I turned to him. “Dad,” I asked “where are we?” He said,“I have no
His
Finally, after hours of
These days we have so many things to
A.nervous | B.silly | C.strange | D.curious |
A.step into | B.think of | C.respond to | D.dream of |
A.on holiday | B.on business | C.on the way | D.on the go |
A.notes | B.videos | C.exercise | D.pictures |
A.would | B.shall | C.will | D.should |
A.reached | B.booked | C.left | D.called |
A.large | B.small | C.old | D.broad |
A.decision | B.plan | C.opinion | D.idea |
A.stuck | B.done | C.lost | D.troubled |
A.watch | B.camera | C.film | D.food |
A.laughter | B.praise | C.confidence | D.encouragement |
A.disappearing | B.escaping | C.gathering | D.appearing |
A.came up | B.turned up | C.went up | D.rose up |
A.to | B.on | C.around | D.behind |
A.fluent | B.terrible | C.difficult | D.creative |
A.driving | B.riding | C.covering | D.walking |
A.carefully | B.anxiously | C.eagerly | D.hopefully |
A.sweet | B.awkward | C.wide | D.silent |
A.stop | B.discourage | C.free | D.ban |
A.teach | B.understand | C.solve | D.enjoy |
9 . For centuries, the power of Chinese emperors rose and fell with their control of the Grand Canal. Today, this waterway is shorter than it once was, but it is still the longest man-made river in the world. Importantly, the Grand Canal continues to provide a significant cultural and economic link for modern China.
The original canal system began around the year 605. China’s Emperor Yang realized that he needed a better way to move food quickly to his army from China’s southern rice-growing region to the country’s north. So about one million people-mostly farmers-worked on the construction of the first section of the Grand Canal, which took six years.
Over the next 500 years, the canal’s importance grew. However, by 1127 , parts had begun to deteriorate. In 1279, Kublai Khan began to repair and build new parts of the canal, which created a more direct north-south route to and from Beijing. Future rulers continued to expand and improve the waterway, and it eventually became an important national lifeline.
In addition to moving rice around China, the Grand Canal was an important cultural connection. Soldiers, businessmen,and artists transported ideas, regional foods, and cultural practices from one part of China to another. According to ancient stories, this is how Beijing acquired two of its best-known trademarks. Peking duck,a dish from Shandong Province, and the Peking opera, from Anhui and Hubei regions,were both brought north by the canal.
For more than a thousand years, goods have been transported along the Grand Canal.Even today, the country’s watery highway plays an important economic role in China. Boats continue to carry tons of goods. In addition, local governments-eager to in-crease tourism and real estate (房地产) development-are beautifying areas along the canal.
In 2005, a group of citizens proposed that the historic Grand Canal be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was officially granted (批准) in 2014. The hope now is that the Grand Canal-one of the world’s great engineering achievements -will continue to link north and south China for centuries to come.
1. Why was the Grand Canal originally built?A.To enable more people to visit distant parts of China. |
B.To allow the army to move quickly from the north to the south. |
C.To promote the cultural and traditional connection of south China. |
D.To transport food from the southern regions of China to the north. |
A.It took six years to complete its first section. |
B.Even today, it is the longest man-made river in the world. |
C.Around a million people worked on the first part of the canal. |
D.It allowed Peking duck and the Peking opera to spread to southern China. |
A.Get worse. | B.Get destroyed. | C.Get shorter. | D.Get repaired. |
A.Renewed Importance. | B.Cultural Connections. |
C.The Army’s Highway. | D.The Origins of the Peking Opera. |
A.Construction of the Canal began. |
B.New parts of the Canal were built. |
C.The Grand Canal became a World Heritage Site. |
D.The Grand Canal was proposed as a UNESCO Heritage Site. |
10 . More and more people are using crowd-funding to pay for their projects and create new products. Crowdfunding is when a per-son or business gets many small payments from a large number of people. Usually, the way to do this is to use the Internet. In-stead of trying to get a few people to give thousands of dollars, you get hundreds of people, maybe thousands, to give a few dollars. But this is still not easy. You want people to see the value of your idea. How will you get them to give the dollars they earn to you?
*Successful projects are those that got the money they wanted.
There are websites that make this opportunity possible. Kickstarter and GoGet-Funding are popular. You create a short video to explain your project. The most important part is getting your message across. Just because you’ve made your idea known doesn’t mean you will get the money you need. You still need to sell your idea. Many people begin by explaining what the product is and then telling why people need it. For example, one of the most popular crowdfunded products is a watch. The Pebble watch connects with in-formation on a smartphone that will send information to the watch. More than 65,000 people gave money for this product.Crowdfunding raised $10.3 million for it.However, it’s not just products that people use crowdfunding for. People use it for their music, film, art, or writing projects.
Projects usually get from 25 to 40 per-cent of their money from crowdfunding sites. Who is giving all the money? When people need money, they often ask their friends and family. Crowdfunding often works the same way, but once you create your video and message, your friends share it with their friends. If you’ve created a message that people can connect to, you get many more people to give. Why do these people give? First, there is the “feel-good” factor. Giving money makes people feel good. Second, many small businesses offer rewards to people. Third, sometimes the reward is simply getting to use the product. And this is part of the success of crowdfunding. You could make a difference.
1. Where do people usually get crowdfunding?A.In newspapers. | B.On the Internet. |
C.On the streets. | D.In shopping centers. |
A.Art. | B.Music. | C.Publishing. | D.Film and video. |
A.People use crowdfunding only for products. |
B.The Pebble watch sends information to the smartphone. |
C.You can post a short video for crowd-funding on Kickstarter. |
D.You will get the money you need once you get your message across. |
A.They feel great | B.They will receive praise |
C.They can use the product | D.They will get some rewards |
A.To give advice on crowdfunding. | B.To persuade people to give money. |
C.To help people to get more money. | D.To give an introduction to crowd-funding. |