1 . Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules.
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries.
A.The more friends you make in your lifetime |
B.The more time you spend in any given country |
C.Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils |
D.Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant |
E.It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate |
F.Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them |
G.It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal |
2 . When he was fourteen, his ambition was to run a pub, just like his dad.
Another special project is Jamie's Ministry of Food which he started in 2008. There are two aims: firstly, to teach people how to cook healthy, affordable food instead of eating fast food; secondly, to set up the Pass It On scheme: encouraging each person to pass on a recipe they learned to four other people.
It's not only adults, but children, too. Jamie's School Dinners, one of Jamie's best-known projects, tried to improve food in schools and encourage children to eat well. It was difficult to convince some of the children, but in the end, many schools improved their menus.
So, what's Jamie going to do next? Well, whatever it is, one thing is for sure, I'm not going to miss it!
A.And my children are going to eat their vegetables now. |
B.I heard recently that she is going to teach people to cook. |
C.Those four people then teach four more people, and so on. |
D.I'm going to cook for my friends and take time to eat good food. |
E.Jamie's first project, Fifteen, in 2002, aimed to help young people. |
F.But in the last twenty years, chef Jamie Oliver has achieved far more. |
G.But the project worked and Lloyd got a job as a chef in a top restaurant. |
3 . When you are choosing a college, a lot of factors will probably play into your decision: the school’s reputation, the classes offered and the professor in your major, to name a few. However, given the ever-increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools now offer extra benefits to be enjoyed by all their students. Here are some of the fun “extras” offered by the school.
Michigan Technological UniversityTaking advantage of the cold winter weather, Michigan Technological University sets itself apart with its on-campus ski resort, Mont Ripley, which is accessible and free for all students. Instead of hitting the campus gym, you'll be able to get your exercise outside on the slopes. When the pressure of school become too much, just head out for a day of free skiing and you'll be left feeling fully refreshed.
University of MissouriAt the University of Missouri, you can enjoy one of the best campus recreational centers in the country. It features an “indoor beach" complete with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as an inexpensive full-service spa. Even if you don't enjoy working out, Missouri's recreational center will give you a reason to go to the gym.
New York UniversityIf you're a fan of museum, NYU is the perfect university for you. Not only will you be located in the heart of a city featuring some of the best museums in the world, but the university will provide you with access to many of them. You can take advantage of visiting museums anytime you want — which means you'll never be bored on the weekends.High Point University
If you see yourself quickly tired of dining-hall food — something that happens to almost all of us — High Point University has a great option: a private steakhouse for students. Besides the cheap steaks, the campus also offers ice cream from a campus ice-cream truck, a movie theater and a shopping center.
1. Who is the text intended for?A.The general public. | B.College freshmen. |
C.Educational experts. | D.High school students. |
A.Michigan Technological University. | B.University of Missouri. |
C.New York University. | D.High Point University. |
A.To make the campus life more colorful. | B.To draw more students’ interest in schools. |
C.To improve students’ academic performance. | D.To promote the cooperation among universities. |
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A Long March-5 rocket,
China’s Chang’e-5 probe( 探 测 器 ) decelerated and entered the lunar orbit on Saturday,
After flying about 112 hours from Earth,
The probe performed the braking without incident and entered the lunar orbit
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Afterward, it will adjust the altitude and inclination (倾斜度) of its orbit around the moon. When the time is appropriate, it will land softly on the near side of the moon
6 . How to change the world
There are so many things you can do at home or in your community to make the world a better place. Even the smallest things can lead to bigger changes, so don' t be afraid to get out there and start helping.
You’ve probably felt warm when someone says something nice about you, so why not return the favor? Say something that shows your appreciation for how they handle themselves emotionally or treat other people. Make sure you act sincerely when you give your praise so you come across as a truthful person.
It can be really easy to get jealous (妒忌的) of other people when they succeed, but it’s a lot more rewarding to share their excitement. Avoid comparing yourself to other people and thinking of ways you can be better than them.
Even though being kind to someone doesn’t seem like you’re making a big change, your kindness will continue to spread through them. Real kindness involves being friendly and considerate no matter the circumstances.
When people litter, the rubbish ends up in the environment and damages the natural wildlife .
A.But do things because you’re actually interested in them. |
B.Even a few small kind words can have a huge effect on them. |
C.Even flashing a quick smile can brighten someone else’s day. |
D.Stay aware of the people around you and look for opportunities to help them. |
E.Remember to treat yourself kindly as well so you take good care of your mental health. |
F.Instead, really look at what they’ve accomplished and appreciate the work they’ve done. |
G.Search online to see if there are clean-up programs in your city and work as a volunteer. |
8 . On a sunny afternoon, Andreas Fath climbed out of a river in Paducah. A small crowd was on hand to witness his setting a new world record. This man had just finished swimming the entire length of the Tennessee River—1,049 kilometers. And he did it in just 34 days!
As a chemist from Hochshule Furtwangen University, the 52-year-old man had taken on this swim for science. His primary goal was not to get his name into Guinness World Records. What really drove this swim was a desire to make people aware of the seriousness of water pollution.
Fath’s crew included his family. Martin Knoll, who helped organize Fath’s swim, also took par t. Knoll is an environmental scientist at the University of the South. He describes this swim as a vehicle for getting people interested in water quality and how we pollute water without realizing it.
It took Fath 34 days to swim the river’s length. Along the way, his crew took measurements of the water’s temperature and pH. They also recorded weather and the speed of the river’s currents (涌流). As for the Tennessee River, they collected daily water samples. A small plastic device attached to one leg of Fath’s wet suit sampled the chemical pollutants (污染物) through which he swam. Finally, Fath’s goal is to use such data to know what on earth results in water pollution. Then he wants to find ways to keep those chemicals out of the water.
Back in Germany, Fath and his students have finished examining their data. They plan to publish their findings soon. Identifying materials that hide in the river isn’t only important for the animals that live there. “It’s also a way to protect human health,” says Fath.
1. What was the main purpose of Andreas Fath’s long swim?A.To make history. | B.To set a new world record. |
C.To bring attention to water pollution. | D.To provide inspiration for scientific research. |
A.It was tiring. | B.It was painful. | C.It was interesting. | D.It was meaningful. |
A.To identify the sources of pollution. | B.To learn a lot more about the currents. |
C.To know chemicals’ effects on water. | D.To get pollutants removed from the water. |
A.Analyze the collected data. | B.Get the findings published. |
C.Study how to improve health. | D.Identify materials in other rivers. |
9 . Bill worked as a fireman for 17 years. He’s been proud of his bravery in risking his life to
Bill’s wife Daisy
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10 . The COVID-19 epidemic(新冠疫情)is sill spreading rapidly throughout the world. Luckily, it is under control in China with the efforts of our government and all the people. However, we should still be careful in our daily life. There’re some rules for us to follow.
1. Get vaccinated (打疫苗)
Since there’s still no special medicine to cure(治愈) COVID-19,
2. Wear masks(口罩)
People have been used to wearing masks since the epidemic broke out. It is summer now, maybe wearing masks in hot weather makes you feel uncomfortable. However,
So whenever you go out, don’t forget to put on your mask. You may look cooler with a mask on!
3. Wash your hands
4. Keep safe social distance(距离)
You’d better not go to crowded places. The summer vacation is beginning. If you have to go to the stores, movies, parties, supermarkets, etc, besides wearing masks, remember to keep social distance.
Anyway, take good care of yourself and live a safe and happy life!
A.Wash your hands as often as possible. |
B.But you have to pay! |
C.we don’t need to do anything about it. |
D.What’s more, it is free! |
E.Avoid getting too close to other people. |
F.the vaccine is the most important way to prevent it. |
G.it is till a good way to stop the virus(病毒)from spreading among people. |