1. What can be a challenge of body cameras?
| A．The type of equipment. | B．Storage methods. | C．Downloading fee. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Students. | C．Officers. |
| A．On head. | B．In the middle of the chest. | C．In hand. |
| A．The uniqueness of body cameras. |
| B．The plan to replace body cameras. |
| C．The use of body cameras in Houston. |
2 . I was walking back from class when I gave my first compliment (赞美) to a stranger. “I really
According to studies, receiving a compliment has psychological benefits, which the woman certainly
At a drive-through restaurant, I was
At a
I received a lot during the
At the end of the experiment, I got the simple
| A．recommend | B．love | C．know | D．rediscover |
| A．direction | B．position | C．mess | D．hurry |
| A．happily | B．weakly | C．embarrassedly | D．enthusiastically |
| A．astonished | B．confused | C．relaxed | D．satisfied |
| A．enjoyed | B．ignored | C．recognized | D．suspected |
| A．examiner | B．praise-giver | C．hard-worker | D．competitor |
| A．interrupted | B．convinced | C．discouraged | D．impressed |
| A．busy | B．honest | C．positive | D．humorous |
| A．drive off | B．step in | C．show off | D．check in |
| A．school | B．drugstore | C．supermarket | D．station |
| A．comfort | B．greeting | C．devotion | D．patience |
| A．determination | B．curiosity | C．politeness | D．brilliance |
| A．experiment | B．ceremony | C．celebration | D．performance |
| A．problems | B．requirements | C．rewards | D．expectations |
| A．mission | B．observation | C．suggestion | D．conclusion |
1. What does the woman think of the movie?
| A．Discouraging. | B．Unforgettable. | C．Educational. |
| A．Watch a movie. | B．Do his homework. | C．Visit his grandparents. |
4 . To mark International Women’s Day, we asked Dezeen Awards judges to nominate (提名) a woman in architecture and design who should have greater recognition.
Shefali BalwaniNominated by Kamna Malik
“Shefali Balwani is an Indian architect. Her projects have a certain voice that goes beyond the traditional definitions of architecture and design. Whenever I look at her work, I see mindfulness on so many levels, whether it is through the use of materials or the sensitivity shown towards the surroundings. ”
Oana StǎnescuNominated by Ingrid Moye
“Having met Oana Stǎnescu many years ago while working at SANAA in Tokyo, we have not only been following each other’s path but also become friends. I admire Oana’s curious perspective (视角) through which she observes the world. Her refreshing voice shows not only in her original architectural practice but also in her work as an academic, lecturer, and writer. ”
Tatu GatereNominated by Stella Mutegi
“Tatu Gatere is the co-founder and CEO of Buildher—an organization that seeks to empower women with skills needed in the construction industry, which is very male-dominated in Kenya. The skills that these women are empowered with at Buildher make a big impact on every aspect of their daily lives.”
Jessica Smulders CohenNominated by Katie Treggiden
“Having studied sustainable design at Kingston University, Jessica Smulders Cohen decided not to become a designer or a maker, but instead to become a repair specialist. Jess and her work deserve more recognition because our whole industry needs to move away from pursuing newness and instead prioritize reuse and repair—it is the only hope we have for a circular future that will enable our species to live well on this planet. ”
1. What do Balwani and Stǎnescu have in common?| A．Writing a lot of books. | B．Working for SANAA in Tokyo. |
| C．Being creative architects. | D．Empowering construction workers. |
| A．Shefali Balwani’s. | B．Oana Stǎnescu’s. |
| C．Tatu Gatere’s. | D．Jessica Smulders Cohen’s. |
| A．She is good at designing and making. | B．She contributes to a sustainable planet. |
| C．She promotes equal rights between genders. | D．She gets where she is through self-education. |
| A．In the street. | B．At a bus stop. | C．In the yellow building. |
The Chinese movie industry has made impressive achievements both
With the
Alex was a 2-year-old adventurer who enjoyed exploring new places from time to time. One day, he decided to go on an individual journey through a thick forest in search of an exciting adventure that would stay with him forever. After making thorough preparations and packing all the necessities, he set off for the forest.
As the sun went down and it grew dark, Alex found himself deep in the forest. The air was filled with mystery and excitement, and he could hear the sounds of animals waking up for the night. Alex thought it was time to build a tent for the evening. He had always imagined sleeping in a tent, listening to soft music, drinking beer and admiring the shining stars in the sky. It was a wonderful experience he had always desired! Alex stopped to look around, searching for a suitable space for his tent. However, little did Alex know, something dangerous was waiting for him.
Just as Alex was searching for a good place to locate his tent, he suddenly saw a middle-sized young brown bear wandering around in the darkness several yards away. It let out a low growl (吼叫), and then almost at the same time another growl, which sounded different, came from far away. Alex was shocked and scared. He immediately realized that the young brown bear was looking for its mother, who might arrive in a few minutes. Two dangerous animals! What should he do? A scary thought crossed Alex’s mind. He was sure that nobody would come to save him and he would have to rely on himself. Realizing that he had to do something to avoid the danger, Alex quickly bent down and hid behind a huge tree nearby. Thanks to the strong tree trunk with heavy leaves and the tall grass nearby, Alex was quickly hidden from sight. But he was extremely frightened and couldn’t help but shiver (颤抖). How he hoped that the bears would leave without discovering his presence!
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Alex held his breath and didn’t dare to make any noise.
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8 . In 2020, three months after his 100th birthday, Dorothy Wiggins’ husband, Guy, died. They had been married for 61 years. “Without him, I lived with great sadness,” she says. Soon Dorothy started making trips to New York City to figure out what to do next.
One of her children, Noel, asked his journalist friend Michael Astor to film his mother’s day-to-day activities. “It might help take her mind off her loss,” he says.
A few months into the process, Michael began posting the footage on Instagram and TikTok. A year on from going live as @dorothylovesnewyork, the 98-year-old Dorothy now has close to 100,000 followers on Instagram. While she doesn’t like the influencer lifestyle or check Michael’s posts, Dorothy does find joy in reading her fans’ comments and greeting them on the street. “I’m pleased that people are inspired by my longevity and attitude,” she says. “I used to be a model and trained as an actress, so I don’t mind people seeing me or Michael filming me.”
Yet, one post from the past year does stand out for her. “Nine million people watched my tennis serve and that excited me because tennis players are really interested in the game,” she says. “Women’s champion Chrissie Evert even commented on it! I’ll never stop playing.”
Although she and Michael film most days, Dorothy’s life is not largely impacted by her social media fandom. In fact, the greatest effect of Dorothy’s social media stardom has been on her fans who are moved by her sense of energy and enthusiasm. Three years on from Guy’s death, Dorothy’s sadness has not gone away, but she has learned to live with it. “We had a magical life and it wasn’t enough for me,” she says. “But life carries on, and it is never too late to keep up with the times and try something new. ”
1. Why did Noel ask Michael to film Dorothy?| A．To honor her husband. | B．To celebrate her birthday. |
| C．To make her less sad. | D．To record her special trip. |
| A．She is happy to read fan opinions. |
| B．She is satisfied with her new role. |
| C．She continues her modeling career. |
| D．She actively follows Michael’s posts. |
| A．It has excited her interest in video games. |
| B．It has encouraged her to keep playing tennis. |
| C．It has reminded her to share more about her life. |
| D．It has deepened her admiration for tennis players. |
| A．She is more energetic than before. |
| B．She feels regretful for her popularity. |
| C．She enjoys the company of her followers. |
| D．She has high hopes for the rest of her life. |
9 . In the past several years, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities and turned the famous into the infamous overnight
A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared. So, what were the key social media trends of 2023?
Short video apps such as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent (等同物) Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that TikTok was ranked 8th on Apple’s App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic (国内的) monthly active users in June at home, CNBC said.
Why are these short videos—which are rarely longer than a few minutes—so popular? Jiang Yige. Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management. has a theory. ”Short videos are just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules.“ he told CNBC.
These videos—apart from being very convenient are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue. Liza Koshy, a user of the U.S. app Musically who has over 2 million followers, said, “The sense of community that users of short video apps get is another appealing feature.”
Live streaming is a feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sunrise. It’s a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone. anywhere. live. However. China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In China. more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers’ ability to interact with unknown names.
However, the quick development of social media may be having side effects too, Fake news is one serious problem it causes, Materials shared on these platforms are often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can mislead users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesn’t mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.
1. What does the underlined word ”volatility“ in paragraph 2 possibly mean?| A．Being changeable. | B．Being famous. |
| C．Being promising. | D．Being popular. |
| A．They are very cheap. | B．They help people kill time. |
| C．They provide a sense of community. | D．They allow people to express themselves. |
| A．The information from social media is totally reliable. |
| B．When it comes to social media, people only know short videos. |
| C．People can’t communicate with each other without social media. |
| D．There is still much room for social media to make improvement. |
| A．Objective. | B．Subjective. | C．Supportive. | D．Negative. |
1. When did the woman plan to take her vacation?
| A．This month. | B．Next month. | C．Two months later. |
| A．Travel with him. | B．Postpone her trip. | C．Comfort her husband. |
