1 . Story Walk at Lake Wilderness Arboretum
Lake Wilderness Arboretum and Maple Valley Library have partnered together to bring a Story Walk to Maple Valley. Story Walk is an innovative approach to encouraging people to get out and walk while enjoying wonderful children’s books. With her wealth of experience, Sharon Chastain, the children’s librarian at Maple Valley Library, selects the best children’s books for the project. Then the pages are put in frames (配框) along Arboretum’s Main Looping Trail, so as you walk, you can read the book one page at a time while enjoying being outside. Our hope is that this feature will provide people with a new way to see, learn and experience the amazing world that we live in.
The Story Walk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier and developed in cooperation with Kellogg Hubbard Library. Since its start in 2007, the project has been warmly welcomed in 50 states and 12 countries.
March Story Walk:
Looking for a reason to get outside? Take a walk at the Arboretum and read this month’s Story Walk selection, Trillions of Trees by Kurt Cyrus. This fun, rhyming story follows a brother and sister as they turn a misunderstood phone call into a way to improve their environment. Hard work, getting dirty, and accepting help from others lead the two on a journey of planting a trillion trees.
EVENT DETAILS WHEN
March 9 9:00 am-5:00 pm
March 10 9:00 am—5:00 pm
March 11 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Click here for more information about the arrangement!
PRICE
Free
RECOMMENDED AGES
All ages
VENUE
Lake Wilderness Arboretum 22520 SE 248th St Maple Valley, WA 98038-6008
1. What can be known about the books for Story Walk at Lake Wilderness Arboretum?A.They are written for adults. |
B.They are chosen by a librarian. |
C.They will be hidden in a local library. |
D.They will be awarded to some hikers. |
A.It is popular. | B.It is struggling. | C.It is short of money. | D.It is open to writers only. |
A.In a textbook. | B.In a newspaper. | C.On the Internet. | D.On a blackboard. |
2 . While we aim to avoid any appearance of baseless theories, it is noteworthy to observe the long-standing practice of putting magnets (磁铁) in cows, a phenomenon that has been carefully unfolding for years. Why are farmers putting magnets in cows?
Known as cow magnets, the devices are placed inside cattle to deal with “hardware disease”. Hardware Disease occurs after an animal eats a metallic object that then makes a hole in the wall of the reticulum, the second stomach room in ruminant animals (反刍动物). This issue arises from the natural eating behaviors of these ruminants, similar to a person at an unlimited food event — quickly and eagerly large bites without sufficient chewing. This fast-paced feeding approach makes them tend to unintentionally consume metal pieces in their food, including broken farm machinery parts, nails and wires used in fencing, for instance.
Metal objects entering the reticulum may result in infections, increased body temperatures, digestive problems, and unease for the animals. To address hardware disease, the main strategy is to prevent metal from entering the cattle’s diet. Farmers have also adopted the method of placing cow magnets into the stomach using either a stomach tube or a balling gun. The cow magnet attracts such objects and prevents them from becoming fixed in the animal’s tissue. These magnets, once positioned, remain within the animals throughout their lifespan, only being removed after death when the cows pass away or are processed for meat.
Moseley, a Veterinary Medicine professor, states in a hardware disease resource, “The magnet gathers foreign metallic objects, reducing the risk of making a hole in the reticulum.” Research shows a mild magnetic field affects a cow’s small blood pathways, improving circulation and aiding recovery without significant impact on the cow or milk quality.
1. Why are magnets fed to cows?A.To change feeding habits. | B.To prevent hardware disease. |
C.To improve the milk quality. | D.To enhance digestive system. |
A.Eating without chewing. | B.Taking magnets by mistake. |
C.Sufficient chewing hard food. | D.Swallowing metals accidentally. |
A.To describe the historical practice of putting magnets in cows. |
B.To deny the adoption of cow magnets to enhance cattle health. |
C.To discuss the influence of a mild magnetic field on milk quality. |
D.To explain the reason for using magnets to prevent hardware disease. |
A.Exploring more potential benefits of cow magnets. |
B.Investigating the broader applications of magnets. |
C.Discussing the alternative methods of caring for cows. |
D.Evaluating the long-term effects of magnets on animals. |
3 . Glasgow University researchers have created a laser (激光) camera using AI and quantum technologies to remotely detect a person’s heartbeat, potentially changing health monitoring. Professor Faccio imagines various applications, such as setting up this technology in shopping malls or fixing laser heart monitors in homes. These monitors could be part of an extensive system tracking different health aspects, such as blood pressure and slight changes in movement, indicating early signs of conditions like Alzheimer’s.
Monitoring a person’s heartbeat from a distance holds significant value, as it can detect irregularities like abnormal heart rates, providing crucial warnings of potential heart issues. In contrast to the traditional use of stethoscopes (听诊器), this system overcomes limitations associated with proper stethoscope usage, such as the need for training and the potential reduction of heartbeat signals.
The system developed by Faccio and his team involves high-speed cameras which can record images at speeds of 2,000 frames per second. A laser beam is shone on to the skin of a person’s throat and the reflections are used to measure exactly how much their skin is rising and falling as their main artery (动脉) expands and contracts as blood is forced through it. These changes involve movements of only a few billionths of a metre.
Such acuity is striking, though on its own the tracking of these tiny changes would not be enough to track a heartbeat. Other, much larger movements occur on a person’s chest — from their breathing, for example — which would flood signals from their heartbeat.
“That is where AI comes in,” Faccio said. “We use advanced computing systems to separate out everything except the vibrations caused by a person’s heartbeat. We know the frequency range of the human heartbeat, and the AI focuses on that. The prime use of this technology — which we hope to have ready next year — will be to measure heartbeats easily and quickly outside hospitals. The benefits could be considerable.”
1. What can the laser camera be used for?A.Improving the usage of stethoscope. |
B.Measuring blood pressure remotely. |
C.Recording images of the human throat. |
D.Detecting a person’s heartbeat from a distance. |
A.How it works. | B.Where it is used. |
C.Whom it benefits. | D.What it is composed of. |
A.Consistency. | B.Complexity | C.Sensitivity. | D.Intensity. |
A.To measure skin movements. | B.To recognize heartbeat vibrations. |
C.To record images at high speeds. | D.To shine a laser beam on the skin. |
4 . 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I recently went SKYDIVING! It’s something I’ve been talking about doing since last year, but to be honest, it was planned super last minute… like within a matter of a few weeks.
It all started when I ran into a friend of mine walking home from a local festival earlier this summer. We started chatting about what we’d both been up to this summer and somehow got on the subject of both being interested in going skydiving someday. My friend, Denny, said he’d be onboard if I really wanted to schedule a jump and I was so excited to finally have someone to go with!
Later that night, we texted back and forth and decided on our jump date a few weeks in the future. When the very Sunday came, we were both FULL of excitement for our first skydiving experience. He had been bungee jumping before and I’d done my fair share of zip-lining, but neither of us figured that either of those of experiences would prepare us for what we had in store.
The drive there didn’t happen without a slight delay. As soon as we got off the through-way on to the exit towards the small town where the skydiving facility was, Denny’s car started to make a strange noise, forcing us to pull over on a busy interstate (州际公路).
Only 20 minutes away from WNY Skydiving (the place where we were going), we discovered we had a flat tyre (轮胎). At that point, I felt pretty defeated. Our scheduled time was 4 pm — the last appointment time of the day — so I figured they wouldn’t be able to wait for or delay the operations for us since we were racing against the light.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
We called American Automobile Association (AAA) and hoped for the best.
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We were informed we were the final jump of the night… the “sunset jump”.
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5 . 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Animals and plants can teach humans a lot about design and engineering. As a result, many engineers, scientists, and designers spend time studying them. When they have a problem, nature often has the answer. This science
For example, engineers in Canada are studying whale flippers (鳍) because they move so effectively through water. The engineers believe the shape can improve the movement of wind turbines (涡轮机). Similarly, engineers at Mercedes Benz in Germany are using the shape of the box fish
Velcro (粘扣) is
In conclusion, biomimetics not only has helped to design our world but promises many more
6 . When I was young, my mom used to buy vegetables from a lady vendor (小贩) who visited our home daily. On a particular Sunday, the vendor
The vendor
Puzzled, I questioned Mom’s
A.brought | B.washed | C.fetched | D.took |
A.material | B.proposal | C.amount | D.quote |
A.promise | B.plan | C.figure | D.idea |
A.greedily | B.politely | C.desperately | D.anxiously |
A.consume | B.promote | C.double | D.recover |
A.adjusted to | B.stuck to | C.attended to | D.referred to |
A.lesson | B.choice | C.weakness | D.theory |
A.schedules | B.dreams | C.tasks | D.strategies |
A.constructed | B.designed | C.made | D.arranged |
A.checking | B.inspecting | C.reviewing | D.counting |
A.critical | B.charming | C.particular | D.logical |
A.Though | B.As | C.While | D.Once |
A.anger | B.excitement | C.dizziness | D.anxiety |
A.gesture | B.approach | C.commitment | D.intervention |
A.sensitive | B.humble | C.kind | D.mature |
7 . Blogging is a crucial marketing tool for businesses, big or small. Whether pursued as a hobby or for income, success lies in various factors, with the content being the most vital element—from domain name to email list.
Even if you consider yourself a pretty good writer, blogging has its own rules. The first thing is to understand your goals. Why are you writing? Do you plan on blogging just as a fun hobby, or are you hoping to monetize your blog and turn it in to a business?
Then, what you should always do is take some time to understand your audience. Remember that your ultimate goal should be helping your audience solve a problem.
As with any kind of wring, it’s always good to start with a solid outline. Whether loose or detailed, use relevant keywords to map out a logical flow for your post’s content.
A.Get these goals clear in your mind |
B.Consistency plays a vital role in blogging |
C.Think about your target words when writing a headline |
D.Write the content that has the potential to reach a huge audience |
E.With a structured outline in place, dive into the body of your post |
F.And those topics would be interesting of value to your target audience |
G.Keep this in mind as you plan the structure and outline of your content |
8 . In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records. I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself. Despite the absence of a piano at home, there was one at my grandmother’s care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear, with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields. It was truly magical.
Entering the Royal Academy of Arts at 16 marked the beginning of my artistic journey. In my 30s, I took another significant step in life — marriage. My wife worked at Elephants World, a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants. These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly, so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself. For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants’ lives.
Initially, when I started playing, it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass. However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing. It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music. From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace. We occasionally film these performances, and now, we proudly have nearly 700,000 YouTube subscribers.
I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve, despite the constant potential danger. Surprisingly, it’s the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music. I firmly believe it has a calming effect. These elephants’ breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy. I’ve even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven’s tunes. With their exceptional hearing and the ability to sense vibrations (震动) through their feet, I am convinced that elephants grasp the language of human expression. This serves as a powerful illustration that music serves as a universal language, connecting us all.
1. What motivated the author’s early affection for music?A.Exposure to Beethoven’s music. |
B.Employment at Elephants World. |
C.Attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts. |
D.Piano teaching at his grandma’s care home. |
A.Personal achievements in music. |
B.A combination of music and care. |
C.Successful fundraising for the reserve. |
D.Recognition for the author’s artistic journey. |
A.Emotional recovery. | B.Physical exercise. |
C.Financial support. | D.Artistic expression. |
A.Save the Mistreated Elephants |
B.Male Elephants: Moody and Musical |
C.Play the Piano for Rescued Elephants |
D.Elephants: Animals of Sharp Hearing |
9 . The cost of living crisis is causing suffering for millions this winter. One in five people are worried about where their next meal will come from. Parents who live near you are burdened with anxiety about how they will afford to feed their children. Families are struggling and don’t know where to turn. Yet while people go hungry, three million tonnes of surplus(剩余的) food is being wasted every year.
Fare Share is a national charity working to get that food to people who are struggling—but we need your help. A gift of £90 could provide three meals a day to a family of four for a whole month. Plus, you may be entitled to recover 25p of tax on every £1 you give as gift money.
Your gift will help us redistribute food to our network of 8,500 local charities and community groups across the UK. You’ll also help people to access other services and support through these groups, strengthening communities and easing loneliness through food.
WILL YOU DO YOUR FARESHARE? PLEASE HELP PEOPLE GOING HUNGRY THIS WINTER | |||
How could your £90 help feed a family in your community? | surplus food is received from suppliers. | FareShare redistributes the food to local charities helping people in need. | People and families can get healthy meals at day centres, youth groups and community cafes. |
We’d love to keep you up to date on Fare Share’s work including fundraising updates. Please get in touch by calling us on 0300 302 3677 or emailing fundraiser@fareshare.org.uk
To give online, please visit fareshare.org.uk/community 1. For more information please scan the QR code.
1. What is the primary focus of FareShare?A.Providing gifts for families. | B.Redistributing surplus food. |
C.Organizing festival events. | D.Offering tax recovery services. |
A.They will receive a tax refund. |
B.They will help run the local charities. |
C.They will be recognized as organizers. |
D.They will receive free meals for themselves. |
A.A travel blog. | B.A news report. |
C.A community noticeboard. | D.An entertainment magazine. |
10 . It is frequently said that the best camera is the one you already have with you. Amazingly, the cameras on modern phones can take killer images without a professional camera. But if you’re struggling to get the quality you want, try a few of these helpful tips.
Pick the right time of day
There are a variety of lighting options that change throughout the day.
Pay attention to lighting
Look for subjects with natural motion like a waterfall, stream, flowers in the wind, etc., and set your shutter speeds to 20 seconds or more. It is vital to have a small secure support to ensure your camera is as perfectly still as possible during the shot.
Photo editing apps
Don’t limit your photos to what you can capture straight out of camera (SOOC).
A.Long exposure |
B.Consider composition |
C.Try to have access to many creative apps |
D.You can control whether the background is in focus |
E.Photography is often referred to as painting with light |
F.It provides an attractive tone for your subject and scenery |
G.Golden hour is the hour just after sunrise or just before sunset |