Freddie Forbes stared in awe (敬畏) at the platform in the packed school hall. The headmaster marched onto the stage, followed by the captains of the school soccer team and rugby side. Freddie watched enviously (羡慕地) as each was presented with an honors jacket for their contribution to the school’s sporting success over the previous year. When the next presentation of honors jacket would come around, Freddie knew there was little hope that he would be the receiver of one of these treasured items of clothing.
“I wish you all a happy summer holiday,” the headmaster announced. “Although most of you will be going away to sunnier parts, there are others who will be staying near their home. The local council has asked the school to undertake a project over the next six weeks to help clear up litter around the area and separate it for recycling. If anyone is interested, come to my office and you will be supplied with a litter picker, bags and heavy-duty gloves.”
Freddie knew he would be at a loose end over the holiday, so he went to the office along with four other boys to pick up the equipment needed to gather up the rubbish which littered the streets around the school. When he arrived home, his mother looked at him curiously as he placed the equipment on the kitchen table.
“What is this all about?” she asked with a smile on her face. “Mum, I’m an average pupil and I’m not very good at sports,” he replied. “This waste recycling is one way I can contribute to the good name of the school.”
“Just as long as you don’t get fed up and stop half way through,” said Mum.
“I have made up my mind to stick this out through thick and thin,” Freddie said confidently.
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Over the next few weeks, the other boys dropped out of the project.
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A Successful Cleanup Activity
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Since Japan began releasing nuclear-contaminated (核污染的) wastewater into the Pacific Ocean last Thursday despite strong opposition and
Experts say that the influence of Japan’s release of wastewater
Some even say that they will expect
1. Where did the man’s mother get the tornado(龙卷风) warning?
A.From the newspaper. | B.On the radio. | C.On TV. |
A.Being careful. | B.Going out. | C.Spotting a tornado. |
5 . Studies have shown that walking among trees makes us relaxed.
For the study, researchers worked with 296 children between the ages of 9 and 12. To measure how connected they were to nature, the kids were asked how much they enjoy activities like seeing wildflowers and wild animals, hearing sounds of nature and touching animals and plants.
So exposure to nature is related to active behaviors and happiness of children. What does that mean to adults? As we all know, children usually tend to follow adults, especially their parents’ behaviors.
Researchers say that children need role models who can guide them to nature with excitement and an attitude of a lifelong learner. Parents don’t have to be experts in environmental science or nature studies.
A.It’s so good going for a walk around trees. |
B.Even just smelling the trees helps reduce anxiety. |
C.That’s to say, when adults are outside and appreciate nature, kids learn by example. |
D.What’s more important is that they spend time together with children exploring nature. |
E.They found that the kids connected to nature were more likely to behave actively. |
F.In a new study, researchers wanted to see if kids get the same benefits from being outdoors. |
G.Researchers will study more about the connection between children’s happiness and nature. |
6 . Have you ever found that you were able to sleep better with an air conditioner or fan running or perhaps with the sound of rain falling outside? If so, then you’re already familiar with white noise.
White noise refers to a noise that has a mixture of all the audible (听得见的) frequencies that the human ear can detect. It is a combination of all the frequencies of sound played at once. It can cover the sounds of other noises because of its various frequencies, leading many people to experience its calming effects.
Researchers have studied the effect of white noise on humans for many years, finding evidence it can reduce crying in infants and improve work performance. Many studies have also examined how white noise may affect human sleep. They found that listening to white noise positively affects sleep. For example, people living in a high-noise area of New York City fell asleep faster and spent more of their time in bed asleep while listening to white noise. In another study, listening to white noise through headphones improved sleep quality for seriously ill patients in a loud hospital room.
However, a recent analysis of multiple studies looking at white noise’s effect on sleep has produced mixed results. The researchers are doubtful about the quality of existing evidence and conclude that further research is necessary in order to widely recommend white noise as a sleep aid. They also note that in some instances, white noise can perturb a person and may affect their hearing.
Despite that, researchers are still optimistic that the steady white noise might reduce a sleeper’s sensitivity to unpredictable noises from the environment, such as transportation sounds like cars and planes, which are considered a major contributor to poor sleep.
1. Why does white noise have calming effects?A.Because it can absorb other noises. | B.Because it can help people sleep better. |
C.Because it can be detected by human ears. | D.Because it can cover the sounds of other noises. |
A.By giving examples. | B.By telling stories. |
C.By asking questions. | D.By making comparisons. |
A.Amuse. | B.Calm. | C.Disturb. | D.Warn. |
A.White noise should be strongly recommended as a sleep aid. |
B.Harmful effects of white noise have become a major concern. |
C.Poor sleep will make people sensitive to the unpredictable noises. |
D.More researches are needed to confirm the effect of white noise on sleep. |
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You need to work together, and that means communicating with each other clearly and r
Riley loses her happy core memories and starts to feel lost and helpless. Worried about her, Joy and Sadness try to work together to
Ryan needed 2,000 dollars to build the well so he started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them into d
Winton established an office to keep records of the children and then returned to Britain to try to find
8 . It’s a sweet moment, as a chimp reaches up to kiss his mother’s face. The touching photo was taken by the famous conservationist and activist Jane Goodall in 1993 in Gombe National Park in northwest Tanzania where she has studied chimpanzees for more than six decades.
The image is part of Vital Impacts consisting of a group of 100 photographers. The women-led non-profit was founded by award-winning photographer Ami Vitale and visual journalist Eileen Mignoni. They are selling fine arts images, most of which focus on wildlife and nature, with earnings benefiting conservation organizations including Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots program.
“Our purpose is to use photography to create awareness and understanding; to help us see that the survival of the planet is closely connected with our own survival. As photographers, we have a huge opportunity to inform and influence change, but pressing the shutter (快门) is just the start,” Vitale said.
“For an image to have significance, it needs to reach people. To this end, we are working to get the photographs of Vital Impacts photographers and our students into high-profile media and exhibitions around the world.”
The organization gives special attention to photographers who are committed to the planet. Funds will be used to support global conservation and environmental initiatives and the group will offer two $20,000 environmental storytelling awards.
Vital Impacts has raised more than $1.5 million from the sale of fine art prints since the organization was set up in late 2021. Some of its profits were donated to the organization Direct Relief, which shipped more than 1,400 tons of medical supplies worth $545 million to support 351 healthcare equipment in disaster zones. Other profits were able to provide fuel and vehicle assistance to support wildlife corridors (廊道), a monitoring program, and the restoration of the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest.
1. Why did the author mention the touching photo in paragraph one?A.To lead in Vital Impacts. | B.To introduce Jane Goodall’s hobby. |
C.To share a sweet image. | D.To introduce chimps’ touching behavior. |
A.It aims to make profits by selling fine arts images. |
B.It helps students to hold worldwide photo exhibitions. |
C.It aims to use images to promote environmental conservation. |
D.It helps to pick out excellent photographers by offering 2 awards. |
A.Those who love wildlife and nature. |
B.Those who are devoted to the environment. |
C.Those who are committed to helping others. |
D.Those who are passionate about photography. |
A.Its profits. | B.Its benefits. | C.Its contributions. | D.Its effects. |
A.They use fewer plastic bags. | B.They don’t drive cars. | C.They waste less food. |
10 . In 2011, some students at the University of Maryland saw a large amount of food going to waste on their campus. They were so
Up to now, FRN has
The chapter of FRN at the University of Maryland works to
“Our
A.relaxed | B.delighted | C.concerned | D.confused |
A.label | B.replace | C.waste | D.redistribute |
A.need | B.love | C.decline | D.check |
A.came back | B.came down | C.came into being | D.came to an end |
A.promising | B.challenging | C.limited | D.outdated |
A.agreed | B.prepared | C.regretted | D.grown |
A.donations | B.meals | C.chapters | D.teachers |
A.supply | B.insecurity | C.recognition | D.disappearance |
A.doubted | B.rejected | C.postponed | D.submitted |
A.medicine | B.shelter | C.food | D.trip |
A.aid | B.assess | C.identify | D.investigate |
A.temporarily | B.smoothly | C.randomly | D.toughly |
A.collect | B.eat | C.order | D.sell |
A.priced | B.sorted | C.tasted | D.cast |
A.bank | B.home | C.company | D.school |
A.living | B.difference | C.fortune | D.profit |
A.extra | B.dirty | C.purchased | D.expensive |
A.blind | B.harmful | C.adaptable | D.friendly |
A.allowed | B.promoted | C.decreased | D.received |
A.side | B.double | C.opposite | D.individual |