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3 . Now let’s compare life differences between living in a city and living in a village.
Living in a village seems to be more difficult than living in a city. Transport is a big problem for villages. There are places where the buses pass through only two or three times a day. People also have few opportunities to take part in the cultural life. There are also many good things. For example, villages are less noisy. They have little pollution and rubbish. People can go to the forest or meadow. They can easily find places to be alone. In the city, it is impossible because streets are crowded with people. Also the parks aren’t quiet. There are many children and people with their dogs.
People in the city have to breathe the air polluted by factories, cars and people. But in the country, there is fresh air and nature full of beautiful trees, flowers and animals. People living in the village know one another. It can be a little unpleasant because people know everything you did wrong. In a city you can feel lonely.
In cities, there are also many shops. There is no problem if you need to buy something. If it isn’t in one shop, you can go to another one. In the village, there are only few shops and even the only one with the necessary foods. However, cities aren’t only centers of shopping. There are also many offices. Of course, all good schools are in cities.
For people living in the country, there can be a big problem with employment. People in the cities can find a new job more easily than people in the country. After all, the job opportunity is one of the most important reasons why people want to move to the city. But many people from cities say they would love living in the country. It is really strange.
1. If you live in a village and you did something wrong, ________.| A．villagers will come to your home to comfort you |
| B．you will be punished by the villagers |
| C．almost every villager will know that |
| D．no one knows that |
| A．Because there are many shopping centers in cities. |
| B．Because there are many offices in cities. |
| C．Because there are many good schools in cities. |
| D．Because there are many job opportunities in cities. |
| A．The writer thinks that living in a village is better. |
| B．The writer thinks that living in a city is better. |
| C．The writer doesn’t tell us his opinion on the topic. |
| D．The writer feels it strange to live in the country. |
Naturally, you like things to go well. However, you know that your plans and aspirations don’t always turn out as you’d hoped. That’s because there are numerous factors and unforeseen events that are completely beyond your control. However, not achieving the expected results can upset you. In fact, when demand demands too much of you, you can have a really bad time.
If you’re too demanding with yourself, you’ll be aware of your failures and that you’re unable to achieve what you set out to do. This makes you feel bad. In fact, you blame and punish yourself and feel crushed inside.
This is often caused by imagined situations that don’t even exist. For this reason, you must accept that mistakes are part of everyday life and that not everything will always turn out as you expected.
It makes you uncompromising (不妥协的). This kind of attitude doesn’t lead to anything good. Because you can’t ask anyone for more than they’re capable of giving, nor should you expect others to be what you want them to be.
Too much demand generates stress and anxiety. If you’re self-demanding you constantly seek perfection. Consequently, when you don’t achieve it you feel dissatisfied. This is a poisonous emotion that leads to unhappiness. The origin of this intransigence (disharmony) is generally associated with a problem of self-esteem. In other words, you don’t accept yourself as you are. First, you must learn to respect and love yourself as you are, with all your plus and minus points.
In order to stop demand from becoming a problem, your priorities and aspirations will have to change. Instead of chasing perfection, you need to be aware of your own limitations as well as those of others.
Being a demanding person doesn’t have to become something negative if you know how to manage it and set boundaries for yourself. As a matter of fact, demand can help you achieve goals and meet challenges. This improves your self-esteem. However, you must be aware that, even if you put all your efforts into doing things right, you won’t always get the expected results. Indeed, life isn’t perfect and neither are you.
1. Why can’t things always go on as we expected?2. According to this passage, what will cause your unhappiness?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Being a demanding person doesn’t have to become something negative and demand can always help you achieve what you want as long as you work hard enough.
4. In addition to what mentioned in this passage, what else can we do to avoid being too much demanding? (In about 40 words.)
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Since 1979, UNICEF has been carrying out programmes in remote areas of China. These programmes provide support and assistance to children in need from several aspects: healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, child protection and welfare. More specifically, these programmes also look to address issues related to maternal and child health, child-friendly schools, and early childhood development. Your kind support will be used to help Chinese children to meet their most urgent needs through our projects.
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It is estimated that at least 30 million children and adolescents aged under 17 in China struggle with emotional or behavioural problems. However, more than half couldn’t access mental health services that they need. Your donation will support the integration of adolescent mental health services into the primary health care system; help advocate for making psychological counselling services more affordable for all families; and empower adolescents with skills and knowledge to support their mental health.
Enhance Early Childhood Development
The years from pregnancy to a child turning 3 years old are critical and lay the foundation for lifelong health and learning. However, in China, nearly 17 million children under 5 years old are unable to reach their full potential, especially in rural areas of central and western regions. Your support will help provide community-based integrated early childhood services for families and young children, including guidance on health, nutrition, interaction, and play.
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In 2020, the spread of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 6-17 reached 19 per cent, almost double that of 2015. The situation has been worsened by unhealthy food environments, the availability of ultra-processed foods, and aggressive marketing. You can help create a healthy food environment for children and empower them to develop healthy eating habits and lifestyles that could have long-term benefits throughout their lives.
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1. If you care about children under 5, you might support________| A．Safeguard Adolescent Mental Health |
| B．Prevent Child Overweight and Obesity |
| C．Enhance Early Childhood Development |
| D．All the projects mentioned |
| A．schooling | B．health | C．safety | D．habit |
| A．To call for donation to the children in need. |
| B．To explain how to improve children’s life quality. |
| C．To introduce several projects concerning children. |
| D．To emphasize the importance of protecting children. |
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I still remember my one-night stay at a small bed-and-breakfast place in York, England. It was just a stopover from London, before I headed to Scotland
9 . One winter, a homeless dog called Shavi was left to die on the streets of south-west Russia after being
Due to work commitments, Nina couldn’t keep Shavi and instead found her a new
Two weeks later, while walking along the road outside her home, Nina felt something brush up against her leg. Realizing it was Shavi, she was so
The pair lived together and moved into a bigger apartment so Shavi had plenty of room to play. “Of course, she has now remained with us for good. I would never give this kind of friend away again.
| A．abandoned | B．adopted | C．caught | D．hit |
| A．treatment | B．food | C．weekend | D．comfort |
| A．collected | B．trained | C．walked | D．visited |
| A．patience | B．strength | C．growth | D．freedom |
| A．friend | B．toy | C．home | D．cage |
| A．recovered | B．suffered | C．wandered | D．disappeared |
| A．annoyed | B．relaxed | C．shocked | D．worried |
| A．Humans | B．Volunteers | C．Animals | D．Drivers |
| A．calmly | B．willingly | C．bravely | D．properly |
| A．beggar | B．child | C．leader | D．stranger |
For many students, having classes online makes them easily distracted. They face challenges when learning online.
A main source of distraction is digital technology. While electronic devices are required for online learning, they easily steal attention for long periods of time. Most students will hold their phones or leave them on their desks while studying. There is no doubt that during this time a text message from a friend can start a conversation that results in totally ignoring an assignment. Students might open new tabs to watch a fun video or scroll through social media threads. To overcome this challenge, students are encouraged to put all devices out of sight while working and build a solid timetable.
In addition to electronic devices, background noises can be a huge obstacle when it comes to online learning. In fact, sitting in a silent environment often emphasizes background noises even more. Television, family members, pets running in the house, or siblings listening to loud music can all be sources of interruption. Even weather can be a distraction! Imagine a strong wind blowing through the trees or a loud thunderstorm with rain. All these noises can end up disrupting students and affecting their study. A pair of headphones can minimize noise and help students stay on task.
Indeed, where and how we study can be a source of distraction as well. Some students wear comfortable pajamas while lying on their beds with laptops to watch class lectures. This can be a problem for concentration because humans mentally associate the bed with resting. Likewise, kitchens raise even more problems! Thinking about food frequently can disturb studying or cause a student to miss part of the class. This problem can be solved by trying to slowly train the brain to separate school time from resting and eating time. Also, a student can grab a light snack before class starts or even before starting an assignment.
Different students face different challenges at home. Students need to figure out ways to ensure they stay on track to achieve their academic goals.
1. According to the passage,what can students do to overcome distractions caused by digital technology while learning online?2. Why do kitchens raise problems for students studying at home?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement,then underline it and explain why.
To avoid being disturbed by background noises, students could sit in a silent environment or wear a pair of headphones.
4. Please briefly introduce how online learning benefits you.(In about 40 words)
