1 . World No Tobacco Day is celebrated each 31st of May. The aim is to bring attention to the growing use of tobacco and its deadly effects. The World Health Assembly established the event in 1987. This year, special attention is being given to the harmful effects of tobacco marketing to women and girls.
The WHO says the tobacco industry has increasingly directed its marketing campaigns at women and girls. Study shows that women currently represent about twenty percent of smokers while tobacco use among girls is increasing. Data collected from 151 countries show that about seven percent of young girls now smoke. That compares with twelve percent of boys. In some countries, however, the rates are almost equal.
Almost 170 countries have signed an agreement called the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control which calls on those governments to ban tobacco advertising to the fullest to protect women. The agreement seeks to reduce the demand and supply of tobacco products. This year marks the fifth anniversary since the treaty went into effect. Up to now, eighty percent of the signers have banned the sale of tobacco products to young people. Seventy percent have required health warnings on tobacco products.
Events are planned in a number of countries to mark World No Tobacco Day. Many of the events are aimed at persuading people, especially the young, not to start smoking. Others aim to educate people about the many health benefits of giving up smoking.
The World Health Organization says tobacco kills nearly five and a half million people a year and has become a top cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that so far in the world one billion people smoke. More than eighty percent of tobacco users live in low and middle income countries. The WHO estimates that tobacco use caused one hundred million deaths in the twentieth century. If current rates continue, that number could reach one billion in this century.
1. The following about World No Tobacco Day is true except .A.it was started by the World Health Assembly | B.it is celebrated in May every other year |
C.it warns people of the dangers of smoking | D.it is meant to protect women and girls this year |
A.it has managed to increase sales of tobacco among women and girls |
B.it has hired more women and girls to help with the advertisement |
C.it sells its tobacco at a lower price to women and girls |
D.it only collects data from more than 151 countries |
A.increase tobacco production | B.improve the way of tobacco advertising |
C.protect women from the dangers of smoking | D.estimate the demand of tobacco products |
A.The sale of tobacco to the young is banned in most of the signers. |
B.Eighty percent of the signers have printed warnings on tobacco products. |
C.Seventy percent of the signers are persuading old people not to start smoking. |
D.Few signers have told people the advantage of giving up smoking. |
2 . Soon the fire was burning bright, and everyone’s spirits lifted. The kids
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At the door, Dad invited Mrs. Clark and the children
On the way back home, Dad explained that he and Mom had
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A.cheered | B.hid | C.quarrelled | D.stared |
A.tear | B.smile | C.expression | D.behavior |
A.agreed | B.threatened | C.insisted | D.opposed |
A.amazed | B.satisfied | C.afraid | D.anxious |
A.whether | B.that | C.where | D.how |
A.kissed | B.took | C.shook | D.helped |
A.stand | B.stay | C.leave | D.visit |
A.through | B.across | C.over | D.in |
A.misunderstanding | B.seriousness | C.admiration | D.gratefulness |
A.found | B.borrowed | C.paid | D.saved |
A.packed | B.wrapped | C.cleaned | D.protected |
A.invested | B.earned | C.spent | D.wasted |
A.well | B.little | C.poorly | D.differently |
A.less | B.cheaper | C.prettier | D.greater |
A.intention | B.memory | C.promise | D.journey |
Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries,
The parts of a museum open to the public
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine
4 . A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift.
A.This isn’t usual though. |
B.It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party. |
C.You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests. |
D.If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place. |
E.It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like. |
F.The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together. |
G.This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter. |
5 . World Wildlife Day
Celebrated annually on March 3rd, World Wildlife Day is a holiday that not only celebrates the diversity of the world's wild animals and plants but also raises awareness about the dangers they face due to human activities. Wildlife today faces many different challenges, which include, but are not limited to, loss of habitat, industrialized farming and commercial development.
While extinction is a natural phenomenon, many scientists estimate that we are losing around 10,000 times the number of animals that are naturally caused by extinction.
Proposed by Thailand at a United Nations General Assembly, World Wildlife Day was established as an international holiday on December 20th, 2013.
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted.
Since World Wildlife Day is a U.N. sanctioned(认可的)observance day and not a public holiday, then schools, businesses, and government buildings are not closed on this day — if it falls during normal operation hours.
A.However, it is celebrated in a variety of different ways. |
B.It was decided that it would be celebrated on March 3rd. |
C.You can celebrate World Wildlife Day on your own or with others. |
D.This means that dozens of species are going extinct every single day. |
E.At that time hundreds of endangered species were being endangered every year. |
F.There are also a number of other charity drives to raise money for endangered animals. |
G.Illegal trade in animal hides, tusks or fur also brings significant risks to several species including tigers, rhinos, and elephants. |
6 . Our emotions can vary considerably depending on many factors, including our health, wealth, relationships and where we live. But sometimes we need to take a step back and think about what happiness really means and how we can find it.
Maybe we should take a leaf out of Finland's book — last year the UN's World Happiness Report found the country to be the happiest place on earth. The report looked at "subjective well-being". That's how happy people feel they are and why — based on factors such as economic strength, social support, life expectancy, freedom of choice and generosity.
Research has also suggested that while personal feelings of pleasure are the accepted definition of happiness in Western cultures, East Asian cultures tend to see happiness as social harmony, and in some parts of Africa and India it's more about shared experiences and family.
Author Helen Russell has been looking at the positive characteristics of a country's population to see what makes them happy and found Japan to be one of the most content. She said this was due to their concept of wabi-sabi —"This traditional Japanese concept around celebrating imperfection... it's this idea that there is a beauty in ageing, it's to be celebrated rather than trying to disguise it." So, basically, we should be happy with who we are and rejoice in our faults and individuality.
But if you're feeling down in the dumps because your home country doesn't have a happiness concept to follow, consider some self-help ideas which include being virtuous, finding something to be passionate about, enjoying the here and now and being altruistic — helping others. However, our pursuit of happiness could make us miserable as we try to meet society's expectations and goals, making us anxious and stressed. Also, having too little experience of negative emotions can make us less adept (熟练的)at facing new challenges.
1. What is happiness in East Asian cultures?A.Personal pleasure. | B.Harmony of society. |
C.Subjective well-being. | D.Shared experiences and family. |
A.Be restless. | B.Be tolerant. |
C.Be delighted. | D.Be ashamed. |
A.Setting up a happiness concept of your home country. |
B.Giving others in need a helping hand unselfishly. |
C.Thinking twice about accepting new challenges. |
D.Sticking to meeting society's expectations. |
A.A diary. | B.A guidebook. |
C.A novel. | D.A magazine. |
7 . I had always heard that North Americans value independence, and that Europeans value, togetherness. But I never fully understood it until 2 months ago, when I left my Ph.D. lab in Canada for a 4-month research in a lab in France. On my first day, Pierre — a Ph.D. student whose desk is across from mine — tapped me on the shoulder and asked: "Coffee?" I nodded and followed him down the hallway to the common room, where other grad students were filing in. I sat there, cautiously sipping the bitter liquid five times stronger than my normal Americano and trying hard not to reveal my uncultured tastes, while lab chatter(闲聊)filled the air.
Coffee breaks are a routine part of work life here. The chatter sometimes turns to serious scientific topics. But mostly, the meetups offer a chance to unwind — to share stories about life inside and outside the lab and to connect with people who understand what you're going through.
The lighthearted atmosphere and sense of community is a welcome contrast to my life in Canada, where I spent most of my workdays all alone. I went into the lab each morning with set goals for my day. At lunch, I'd keep my eyes glued to my computer while I shoveled(大量送入)forkfuls of salad into my mouth, trying to power through my to-do list.
Our lab held weekly meetings where we'd take turns presenting our latest, work and getting feedback from colleagues. But we didn't take daily coffee breaks. My labmates and I were too busy collecting data and publishing papers.
Looking back now, I realize how much we were missing. Researchers need community because good ideas don't just come from reading literature and thinking deep thoughts; it's helpful to bounce ideas off others, particularly in a nonthreatening environment. It's also helpful to have a spot to share the day-to-day ups and downs of life as a grad student. How else are you supposed to know that you're not the only one suffering from challenges like anxiety?
1. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?A.He has a European dependent personality. |
B.He was ill at ease in the new environment. |
C.He was ashamed of his uncultured background. |
D.He is too vain to work with other grad students. |
A.break away from his work life in Canada. |
B.get involved in serious scientific topics. |
C.relax and exchange ideas with people. |
D.collecting data from his colleagues. |
A.Demanding but satisfactory. |
B.Impersonal but efficient. |
C.Challenging and tiresome. |
D.Stressful and independent. |
A.Why Scientists Should Take Coffee breaks? |
B.Coffee Inspires Creativity in Scientists |
C.Lighthearted Atmosphere Counts |
D.North American Life VS. European Life |
8 . The 33-year-old Australian, Bradley, is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Peking University less than two years ago. Such an academic life was just added color with a chance offered by the cultural exchanges project, “I’m in China”.
Bradley was lucky to win the most “likes” for his photo story about his life in China and became one of 20 winners to visit locations after a global recruitment (招募) by the project this summer. All the winners’ experiences were filmed to produce a reality show, My Chinese Working Day, which will be broadcast by mid-September. The film crew took them to many “amazing sites” and the staff taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese characteristics while still keeping traditional customs. “I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable: the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China,” he said. That was Bradley’s first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the awesome view of the beautiful coastline. “I think it is so important to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sanya or the many other places people have been taken to in this TV series,” Bradley said.
“I’m in China” is a project sponsored by China Intercontinental Communication Centre and other institutions under the guidance of China’s State Council Information Office. It invites foreign natives worldwide to experience unique jobs and participate in activities that one can find nowhere else except in China.
1. What does the underlined word “incorporate” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Distinguish. | B.Clarify. |
C.Receive. | D.Include. |
A.The historical sites and the exciting things to see. |
B.The thrilling ride and the unique wedding arrangements. |
C.The different landscapes and traditional customs. |
D.The unique jobs and kind-hearted Chinese people. |
A.To introduce the cultural exchange project. |
B.To invite the Australians to visit China. |
C.To inform us of the reality show. |
D.To tell an experience in China. |
A.Education. | B.Environment. |
C.Culture. | D.History. |
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Hearing that you're interested of the silk culture of China and the Belt and Road Initiative, and I'll be more than happy to tell you something about them.
As a matter of fact, silk has long history in China, which dated back to the New Stones Age. It is known to all that it is made of silkworm cocoon. So it is not only elegant but also environmentally friendly. However, silk attracts people all over the world. From Han Dynasty, China opened up The Silk Road, greatly promote the communication between China and the other countries in the world.
Recently, our government was put forward the Belt and Road Initiative, which encourages cooperation between China and other countries. There is no doubt that they will have a great effect on all the relevant countries and contribute to the economic and culturally development of the world.
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