When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be
So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something
Next, keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean
2 . I was born without hands and feet. It is a rare condition. Living with that misfortune has made me who I am today.
My parents helped me develop tools to overcome my challenges. When I was two, my dad decided that my family would stop helping me eat. He knew that one day I’d live on my own, so I’d have to look after myself. I learned to eat with a spoon, and then with a knife and fork. It gave me a huge sense of achievement.
My darkest moment came when I was 10. My family had moved from Indiana to Georgia. In Indiana, friends treated me as normal. But in Georgia, it was different. I felt very aware of my disability. I worried I’d have to live at home forever. I felt hopeless about the future.
My world changed when I got into sports. I started playing football. Everything came together when I made my first tackle (抢断球) at age 11. It was my first real achievement.
Everyone I played against was able-bodied. At first, I struggled. But I threw everything I had into learning to be the best player. I turned my lack of height into a weapon.
Then I decided to start wrestling (摔跤). I lost 35 games, but then I had a breakthrough. I had an amazing coach who helped me invent moves that took advantage of my strength. My different body type was a psychological advantage-opponents (对手) didn’t know how to handle it. I eventually finished 12th in the103-pound weight class in the championships.
I keep going in the face of difficulties. Instead of thinking about the final goal, I focus on the near future. When I’m climbing a mountain, I’m down on all fours looking at the ground. It’s not going to do me any good to look up at the top.
I just figure out how to do the best I can with the next few feet in front of me.
1. Why did the parents stop helping the writer eat?| A．To give him a sense of achievement. | B．To let him get used to the new tools. |
| C．To push him to be more independent. | D．To prepare him for his new life in Georgia. |
| A．Excited. | B．Relaxed. |
| C．Anxious. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．By training himself independently. |
| B．By learning from different opponents. |
| C．By developing a psychological advantage. |
| D．By learning how to better use his strength. |
| A．He concentrates on what’s directly ahead. | B．He highly values the final goal. |
| C．He complains a lot about his misfortune. | D．He dreams big despite his disability. |
3 . Scientists in Switzerland have used lasers(激光)to change the path of a lightning strike. The experiment was carried out on Säntis mountain in Switzerland, near a radio and TV tower that’s hit by lightning about 100 times a year. Using a special laser, the researchers were able to guide the lightning strike.
Scientists have been trying to find a way to protect buildings from lightning for a long time. Currently, the best way to protect buildings from lightning is by putting metal rods(棒)on the buildings. But lightning rods can only protect a small area. If a building is very large, it needs a lot of lightning rods. But some buildings—such as airports—are so large that it’s difficult to protect the whole building using lightning rods.
Another idea is to use lasers to guide lightning. The idea of using lasers to guide lightning isn’t new. Scientists have been working on the idea for over 20 years. They have successfully guided lightning with lasers inside a laboratory.
But until recently, scientists haven’t been able to guide lightning with lasers outside. That changed in the summer of 2021. Using a powerful laser that can fire about 1,000 times a second, scientists in Switzerland were able to guide lightning for 164 feet away.
The heat from the laser creates a path of air that is less thick than the air around it. The path also has a special charge. The lightning can follow this path almost as if it were a lightning rod.
But despite the progress, the laser still didn’t guide the lightning as far as the scientists would like. To protect buildings from most lightning, lasers will have to guide the lightning for a much longer distance. The laser is also very expensive. The scientists say it cost about $2 billion. It will probably take 10 or more years before a laser like this is truly able to protect large buildings.
1. What is this new technology expected to protect?| A．High buildings. | B．Large buildings. |
| C．Important buildings. | D．Complex buildings. |
| A．It is still being tested. | B．It works only in the lab. |
| C．It is an invention of Swiss scientists. | D．It cools the air around the lightning. |
| A．Its cost control. | B．Its disadvantages. |
| C．Its wide application. | D．Its promising future. |
| A．Guide Lightning With a Laser | B．Lightning Rods Are out of Date |
| C．Use Lasers to Block Lightning | D．Lightning Can Be Used to Serve People |
1.简单介绍太极拳；
2.你给John的具体建议。
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5 . A few weeks ago, my 3-year-old granddaughter Frances asked, ‘‘Why don’t cardinals (红雀) migrate?” Frances’s question
Preschoolers love thinking about possible
Fortunately, there’s no reason why we can’t all be lifelong learners. I’m 69, but I still experienced the same thrill of
By embracing children’s acts of wondering, you become their
| A．moved | B．confused | C．surprised | D．worried |
| A．chance | B．problem | C．influence | D．answer |
| A．struggled | B．learned | C．managed | D．hesitated |
| A．held back | B．gave in | C．walked away | D．put off |
| A．benefits | B．solutions | C．designs | D．explanations |
| A．nervous | B．disturbed | C．embarrassed | D．free |
| A．relief | B．joy | C．pity | D．blessing |
| A．regret | B．continue | C．stop | D．enjoy |
| A．challenge | B．discovery | C．doubt | D．competition |
| A．collect | B．hide | C．supply | D．write |
| A．until | B．before | C．because | D．though |
| A．busy | B．inspired | C．delighted | D．warm |
| A．compare | B．study | C．share | D．create |
| A．promising | B．encouraging | C．permitting | D．controlling |
| A．partners | B．teachers | C．employees | D．learners |
6 . Best of British: Artists’ residences
Get up close with the inspiring places Britain’s most vibrant artists called home.
Red House, London
Nothing better represents the commitment of William Morris, the creative genius of interiors (内饰) to beauty than his striking home in London. From delicate patterns on the doors, to the decorated gardens, the Red House shows a strong medieval style.
The Mackintosh House, Glasgow
Located on the site of the former home of legendary architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, the reconstructed Mackintosh House offers a rare insight into their private lives. Furnished with the couple’s own furniture, everything has been considered in order to recreate the original interior as faithfully as possible.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Cornwall
Though she was born in Yorkshire, British sculptor (雕塑家) Barbara Hepworth moved to Cornwall and stayed there for the rest of her life. She claimed that there was a quality of inspiration to be drawn from the Cornish skyline and sea view that she simply couldn’t obtain from the city. It was Hepworth’s wish that her home would be turned into a museum of her work.
Henry Moore Foundation, Hertfordshire
Sculptor Henry Moore found his Muse in the beautiful Hertfordshire village of Perry Green and created many of his most famous works there. Unlike traditional galleries, visitors can get close with these impressive structures. Access to Moore’s home is through guided tours only. Visit on a sunny day, take a picnic, and experience the scenic village in person!
1. Which residence is influenced by medieval styles?| A．Red House. |
| B．The Mackintosh House. |
| C．Henry Moore Foundation. |
| D．Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. |
| A．It is the current residence of Mackintosh. |
| B．It is rebuilt to improve Mackintosh’s life. |
| C．It restores the interior design of the Mackintoshs’. |
| D．It reflects Mackintosh’s faith in original furniture design. |
| A．Both sculptors take inspiration from nature. |
| B．Both sites allow close contact with the designers. |
| C．Both residences will be turned into urban museums. |
| D．Both sites allow tours accompanied by the guide only. |
As people across the country watched the launch of China’s Shenzhou-14 spaceship closely,
The pen was produced by Shaoguan Shengyi Stationery Co., Ltd., which is a pioneer in
The space pen is different
A space pen developed by the company
Today I was walking along the street when a homeless woman asked me for some change. I gave her some money and stopped to talk to her for a while.
I asked her about how she ended up on the street and if there was a shelter she could go to. She told me about some of her struggles. She told me that she left home at seventeen and had been homeless since then. She said that her bag with all her clothes and possessions was stolen the night before, while she was sleeping outside a church. Shesaid that she went to the day centre every day and they made calls to try to find her a shelter but nothing was available, as all shelters for women were full up. It had been like this for months. I listened to her and said a few kind words to her. After we spoke, I told her that it was really nice to meet her and wished her all the best.
I left feeling really sad and frustrated that there was nothing I could do to ease her situation. I have spoken to a few other homeless people and I have heard about how difficult it is to get a place in a shelter, or sometimes some shelters can be so unsafe that it is better for them to sleep on the streets.
I was on my way to my flower store. While trimming(修剪)these kinds of beautiful flowers, I thought about the lady I had just met and other homeless people I had spoken to. I thought it must be frustrating not to be able to experience so many of the day-to-day things that I and many others take for granted such as a roof over our heads, a bed to sleep in, money to buy food and even money to buy presents for a dear one.
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I decided that I could do something for her.
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2. 保持身心健康的建议。
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Physical and Mental Health
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My husband and I enjoy seeing life through the eyes of our children. It’s amazing to watch as they discover their world.
While we were outdoors last summer enjoying the sunshine, our oldest daughter, Kaytlin, called me to the doorway. Beneath the steps was a baby red squirrel.
We watched it from a distance, not wanting to disturb it or scare off its mother. But after a long wait—and looking all around our house for signs of a nest or a mother—we realized the tiny squirrel was lost.
Shaking terribly, he was weak, thin, and hungry. We tried to find an expert to help, but the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website showed that there were no wildlife experts in our area. After some quick research, we concluded that the best way to give the squirrel a fighting chance was to care for him ourselves. So a trip to the local store for milk and supplies was in order. More research taught us how much to feed him, how to estimate his age, how and when to wean (断奶) him, and that we should let him go as soon as he could survive on his own.
Our daughters and I took turns in feeding “Squirt.” Kaytlin took on the most responsibility. She taught him to eat from a bottle, and she woke in the night for his feeds.
To our relief, Squirt soon became healthy and strong. Within a few weeks he became more active. He would chatter (吱吱叫) for his next meal, playfully go around the girls, and lie down on them for sleep. It wasn’t long before he was weaned onto solid food and reintroduced to the wild.
His first few visits to the great outdoors were funny. Just like a child, he would play in the grass some and then run back to Kaytlin for safety. Soon she had him climbing trees and finding nest material.
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One day in the trees, Squirt met up with a family of gray squirrels.
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