1 . There are over 15 million restaurants in the world. According to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, when combined (合并), food that is produced by these restaurants is more or less enough for the customers. About 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted.
It’s really a pity that billions’ worth of food is wasted.
According to Anthony Myint, the organizer of the initiative, he hopes that restaurants do take the lead, and that they try to do what they can to ease environmental concerns.
Myint hopes at least 200 restaurants sign on for their statewide programme by the end of this year so that the farmers could receive funding that could reach $10 million per year.
| A．The food is very cheap. |
| B．It will be used to promote healthier soil. |
| C．We can really save a lot of money in fact. |
| D．Despite all this, restaurants are trying to change that. |
| E．These billions’ worth of wasted food is also expensive. |
| F．However, it would be too difficult to just keep everything. |
| G．He also shares how he wants to eventually see Restore California signs on restaurants. |
2 . Everyone is making the best efforts and sometimes a few kind words of encouragement can aid people realizing that their effort is not useless. It happened when I was in the fifth standard in my school, back when I was a very shy girl.
It happened on the day when there was a drawing competition at my school. The theme is given to us all was the fight of “Kargil”. So we all started brainstorming to get some creative ideas. Everyone started drawing something on their canvas (画布) and I was still busy trying to think of something which can bring out my thought and emotions. While doing this I was kind of lost in another world. When my science teacher called my name, it brought me back to my senses. I responded to her voice which was coming from the back. She came to me and encouraged me by saying that “do not think too much over it, just put whatever comes in your mind on canvas. And do your best, you will do well”. I listened to her words of wisdom and started my painting.
The next day, the names of the winners of the competition were announced in front of the whole school. I heard my name as the 1st runner-up and winning the second prize. It was an astonishment for me as I never even dreamed to even get any prize.
Later, I thanked my science teacher for her words of encouragement and showing her confidence in me. Overall, that day, I became aware of my talent and I tried making more paintings whenever I got free time. Sometimes I think that if not for her words of encouragement I would have never acknowledged the talent I had.
1. What was the author doing before being called by her teacher?| A．Painting her work on her canvas. | B．Trying to get some creative ideas. |
| C．Waiting for help from others. | D．Playing in another classroom. |
| A．Surprise. | B．Confusion. | C．Awkwardness. | D．Anger. |
| A．The science teacher is popular with all students. |
| B．The science teacher enjoys the author’s paintings. |
| C．The author has been thinking she has a talent. |
| D．The author is grateful to her science teacher. |
| A．How Encouragement Excited Hidden Talent | B．How We Should Encourage Others |
| C．Why Encouragement Is Good | D．What I Learnt from My Science Teacher |
3 . A 5-year-old boy, Xavier, lives in Carencro, about 60 miles west of Bat on Rouge. Because he’s so young, when Xavier
One day, bus driver Chad Desormeaux heard the boy say he was the
“We sit there and we watch him run home that way to make sure he makes it into a driveway,” Desormeaux said. “The faster he runs, the faster we can take off. It became a
The video the bus driver
Once the video went
“It was so much
| A．runs after | B．gets off | C．looks for | D．worries about |
| A．easily | B．angrily | C．happily | D．safely |
| A．weakest | B．tallest | C．thinnest | D．fastest |
| A．excitement | B．fear | C．sadness | D．tiredness |
| A．common | B．cute | C．challenging | D．boring |
| A．record | B．leave | C．pack | D．change |
| A．teachers | B．classmates | C．parents | D．relatives |
| A．reality | B．problem | C．war | D．game |
| A．played | B．watched | C．posted | D．set |
| A．driving | B．racing | C．filming | D．travelling |
| A．right | B．mad | C．wrong | D．popular |
| A．invite | B．push | C．move | D．apply |
| A．protected | B．saw | C．questioned | D．refused |
| A．traffic | B．noise | C．fun | D．attention |
| A．showed | B．returned | C．told | D．cost |
4 . There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why?
Regardless of when you work out, there are many health benefits from moving regularly, like improving your heart health, getting stronger or even improving your endurance (耐力). Most people decide to exercise when it best fits their schedule, so oftentimes they can’t help the time of the day they choose to be active.
Research has shown, however, that the time of day you choose to exercise can affect your workout in various ways. The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout. If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance that you won’t ever get to it. Likewise, if you can only squash (挤进) 20 minutes of exercise into your day right before you get ready for bed, that’s the best time to work out.
I want to add a note on consistency (连贯性), though: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the best-best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months.
The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts.
1. How does the author introduce the topic?| A．By listing numbers. | B．By raising questions. |
| C．By comparing facts. | D．By giving examples. |
| A．Objective. | B．Unconcerned. | C．Unclear. | D．Supportive. |
| A．Losing weight. | B．Choosing the right gym. |
| C．Working out regularly. | D．Exercising as much as possible. |
| A．The various places to exercise. | B．The best time to exercise. |
| C．The common mistakes about exercise. | D．The good ways to exercise. |
It was a busy day for 20-year-old Justin. His hot dog stand in the park was crowded with many customers. He was poor so he couldn’t afford to rent a cafe to sell hot dogs. Suddenly, an old woman got to his counter and asked how much a hot dog was. “They range from $3 to $7,” he replied.
“But that’s a touch expensive. I was just curious how much they cost. I don’t want any,” she said before walking away. Justin noticed she sat alone on a bench across from his stand. She kept looking in his direction, and he realized she wanted a hot dog but couldn’t afford one. He felt bad for her, so he quickly baked one and brought it to her. “I forgot to tell you that you’re my 50th customer of the day, so you get a free hot dog!” he said.
“Oh, is that so?” the old lady asked. “Thank you. I’m Emily, by the way.” She tasted it immediately and was shocked how delicious it was. “It’s different from regular hot dogs,” she said, taking another bite.
Justin said, “I love cooking, so I keep trying different things with my food. I have customers waiting for me. Have a wonderful day,” he hurried away.
The next day, when Emily returned, Justin treated her to a hot dog again. Emily refused because she didn’t have money, but he insisted (坚持). “Your feedback matters to me so I can improve my sauces (酱) and my business!” he said.
“Oh, you’re such a sweet boy,” Emily smiled through tears. “Thank you.” Deep down, Emily knew Justin was feeding her because she couldn’t afford the hot dog. She told him it wasn’t needed. But he kept feeding her every day.
One day, when Emily went to the park again, she said, “I kept a count of the hot dogs you bought me, and you’ve already spent $ 100 on me. So now it’s my turn to help you, boy. Come with me.”
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Emily led Justin to an old building that looked like a deserted cafe.
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Dear Miss Lori,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Woodblock printing is an ancient printing technique
As Buddhism (佛教) was popular in China during the Tang Dynasty (618—907), there was a strong need to produce a large amount of Buddhist scriptures (经文), and copying by hand could not meet the
Traditional woodblock printing can
Carving lies at the centre of woodblock printing as this tough step can make or break the final print. Characters and images are carved to produce raised areas or lines that will
A five-metre-scroll of the Buddhist scripture Diamond Sutra (《金刚经》),
The invention of writing gave life to great thoughts, but it is the invention of printing that made knowledge a shareable fruit for all humankind.
8 . There are plenty of opportunities to study and work abroad. But some early-career scientists might face challenges adapting to different communication styles and different workplaces. However, supervisors(主管) and junior researchers can reduce the risk of misunderstandings by actively learning about each other’s cultures and expressing workplace expectations clearly.
It is important to be sensitive (灵敏的) to cultural differences and to avoid misunderstandings. Nanda Dimitrov, director of Western University’s Teaching Support Centre in London, says that she personally experienced directness more often in the United Kingdom than in the United States. She points out that the relationship between junior researcher and supervisor is influenced by many factors including personality, former experiences and the department’s culture.
Keshun Zhang faced this issue after moving from China to the University of Konstanz in Germany to get his PhD in psychology. He was used to following teachers’ suggestions. But the culture in Germany always encourages you to argue, to fight for yourself. With his supervisor’s encouragement, he started pushing back. After his first year, his supervisor said, “Wow, finally you have learnt to say no.” Zhang also realized that he was expected to work independently(独立地). His supervisor urged him to try to solve problems on his own and to ask for guidance only if he became stuck.
“People sometimes brush off a student from another country as ‘rude’, but in their culture, they’re not,” says Amratia, who was a Kenya student at the University of Florida in Gainesville. “Researchers should also remember that their nation’s customs aren’t necessarily best. When you come from a different country, you don’t assume everybody should be doing things your way. I never cared if somebody was different from me as long as it didn’t seriously affect the rest of the lab,” Amratia said.
1. How do people going abroad avoid misunderstanding according to Paragraph 1?| A．By facing challenges bravely. |
| B．By introducing their own ideas. |
| C．By creating more communication chances. |
| D．By learning different cultures and expressing job expectations. |
| A．Don’t be too sensitive to different cultures. | B．People should experience different cultures. |
| C．British are more direct than Americans do. | D．The relation among junior researchers is simple. |
| A．Trying to support one’s own opinions. | B．Accepting advice of elders. |
| C．Pushing back supervisor’s encouragement. | D．Turning to others for help often. |
| A．Working independently and hard. | B．Respecting others’ different cultures. |
| C．Encouraging yourself to fight for yourself. | D．Talking with people with the same culture. |
9 . The Walt Disney Company turns 100 this year, and the whole world celebrates its stories, characters and imagination—but only Philly’s Franklin Institute houses the official Disney 100: The Exhibition (展览).
Making its world debut(首映式) right here in Philadelphia, the exhibition takes guests behind the scenes and puts them into the magic of Disney at what’s sure to be one of the must-see exhibitions of this year.
When to Visit
From February 18 to August 27.
What to Expect
The exhibition features 10 large, themed galleries (主题画廊) that tell the history of Disney from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World.
What can guests expect? Items from the Walt Disney Archives (档案馆), as well as more than 250 of Disney’s “Crown Jewels”. That includes seldom seen original artworks and behind-the-scenes collection. A couple of the items on view include a steamboat whistle (汽笛) from Steamboat Willie(which marked Mickey’s film debut).
Admission & Tickets
Guests have several options when it comes to experiencing the exhibition.
People who visit in the daytime (9 a. m. to 5 p. m.) can buy timed tickets for $45(adults) and $41(children aged 3—11). The best part: General museum admission to the rest of the Franklin Institute is included in the cost.
Looking to save on tickets? Consider visiting during the exhibition’s evening hours, which run from 5 to 8 p. m. Tickets run $25 per person and do not include admission to the rest of the museum.
Lastly, consider picking up Flex Time Tickets, which allow exhibition access for any time. These run $61 a person and must be bought over the phone.
Location & Contact
The Franklin Institute 222 N. 20th Street Philadelphia
(215) 448-1200
1. What can we know about the exhibition?| A．It’s the first exhibition in Philadelphia. | B．It opens to the public in early February. |
| C．It’s really worth seeing for people. | D．It picks up visitors for free. |
| A．A very old whistle. | B．A Disney original model. |
| C．A wonderful debut film. | D．A beautiful steamboat. |
| A．They include general museum costs. | B．You can visit Disney 100 flexibly. |
| C．You can buy them over the phone. | D．They are cheaper. |
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2. 具体感谢他的授课和帮助；
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Dear Mr Jones,
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Yours,
Li Hua
