In 2018, 17-year-old Hemesh spent a life-changing summer with his grandmother Anne, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Witnessing the impact of the disease firsthand, Hemesh was awakened to the seriousness of the situation.
One night, Hemesh walked into the kitchen only to discover that his grandmother had left the gas stove (炉) on after making tea. Shocked by the dangerous consequences Alzheimer’s disease could bring about, he couldn’t help but wonder what might have happened if he hadn’t been there.
Hemesh’s worries increased as he observed his grandmother’s behavior. She would wake up in the early hours of the morning, believing she was on a train, and wander outside aimlessly. This wandering tendency could potentially lead her to get lost or put herself in risky situations.
Determined to make a difference, Hemesh engaged himself in extensive research about Alzheimer’s disease and its symptomatic (症状的) progression. Through his studies, he discovered that wandering was a common problem among dementia patients, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease.
Inspired by his newfound knowledge and fueled by his desire to help, Hemesh told his family, “I can’t just stand by and watch this happen. I need to do something to keep Grandma safe. I think I have an idea that might help not just her, but others in similar situations.”
With firm determination, he developed an inventive answer to the wandering dilemma, a device he called the Guardian Companion. It was a wearable device, similar to a smartwatch, specifically designed for Alzheimer’s patients. It integrated advanced GPS technology and a panic button to assist those who tended to wander, ensuring their safety and well-being. After the device got its official approval, Hemesh happily went to try it on for his grandmother.
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As Anne put on the Guardian Companion, Hemesh explained how it worked.
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Dear Joe,
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Yours,
Li Hua
3 . Since the old times, art has always been with us. Art has always been very important to people. It shows our feelings, ideas, and what we see around us. From the first simple cave drawings to the latest computer art, the way art has changed is a very interesting part of human history.
But art is more than just pretty. Art isn’t just about looking nice.
Art can make us think and inspire us to do different things. In the 1900s, artists started making abstract art.
How art grows also shows how technology gets better over time.
Art serves as a universal medium for the exchange of ideas, transcending (超越) language and cultural barriers. It allows for a form of communication that is accessible to all. It is away of sharing ideas with everyone.
A.Take the oldest art as an example. |
B.Take the Renaissance as an example. |
C.People can understand it, no matter where they are from. |
D.It means they tried to paint a lot of pictures to make a living. |
E.This means they didn’t try to paint pictures of things we know. |
F.Nowadays, with computers and the Internet, art is changing again. |
G.It can also say important things about society and can help change things. |
4 . In 1980, Foley was a new nurse, working the night shift in a maternity ward (产房). One night, a baby girl was born with a
As Foley had seen in similar cases, babies in this
“She went into the nursery multiple times through the shift and
Foley
“I never forgot the importance of touching and being
A.fancy | B.severe | C.mild | D.joyful |
A.encouraged | B.forced | C.considered | D.managed |
A.atmosphere | B.point | C.concept | D.condition |
A.attention | B.commitment | C.contribution | D.improvement |
A.passive | B.different | C.fatal | D.broad |
A.spoiled | B.ranked | C.held | D.put |
A.face | B.foot | C.ear | D.back |
A.showed | B.bought | C.drank | D.fed |
A.noticed | B.treated | C.defeated | D.kept |
A.clearly | B.hardly | C.normally | D.carefully |
A.request | B.ambition | C.plan | D.career |
A.met with | B.looked at | C.cared for | D.picked up |
A.heard | B.learned | C.received | D.borrowed |
A.polite | B.familiar | C.similar | D.close |
A.compassion | B.destination | C.example | D.competition |
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.In a camera shop. | B.At the man’s home. | C.On the street. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. |
A.Cameras are old-fashioned. |
B.People buy things on the Internet. |
C.There are fewer photographers. |
A.Go to a camera shop. |
B.Take care of his friend's kids. |
C.Take pictures for a wedding. |
A.He had no alarm clocks. | B.He got up late. | C.His car broke down. |
7 . Chinese food is well-known for its rich sorts and distinct flavors from different areas. This article highlights four classic dishes that represent the wide range of Chinese cooking.
Dongpo porkDongpo pork is a delicious dish from Zhejiang Province, China. It’s made by cooking streaky pork (五花肉) slowly with ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and sugar. This makes the meat very soft and full of flavor. The tasty sauce is great for mixing with rice. The dish is named after a famous poet, Su Dongpo.
Hot candied milk tofuHot candied milk tofu is a sweet specialty from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is crisp (酥脆的) on the outside and soft on the inside. It tastes sweet and is suitable for people of all ages to eat. It’s also great for getting more calcium.
Steamed Chinese cabbage in supreme soupSteamed Chinese cabbage in supreme soup is a famous Sichuan cuisine. It is made with the hearts of Chinese cabbage from the north. It’s cooked with chicken, duck, and pork bones to make a clear flavourful soup, which is seasoned with minced chicken or pork. Some chicken oil is drizzled on top. The Chinese cabbage, cooked in the soup, keeps its crisp freshness and soaks up (吸收) the soup, offering a tasty experience.
Steamed fish head with chopped hot chilli peppersIn Hunan Province, the love for spicy food is obvious in a famous traditional dish, steamed fish head with chopped hot chilli peppers. The fish head is marinated (腌) with a generous amount of red chilli peppers and then steamed to perfection. The combination of the fish’s natural freshness and the chilli peppers’ heat creates an unforgettable taste experience.
1. What is the first dish named after?A.A famous chef. | B.A historical figure. |
C.A traditional festival. | D.A specific cooking technique. |
A.Dongpo pork. |
B.Hot candied milk tofu. |
C.Steamed Chinese cabbage in supreme soup. |
D.Steamed fish head with chopped hot chilli peppers. |
A.Sweet and sour. | B.Sweet and fresh. |
C.Salty and sweet. | D.Spicy and fresh. |
A new study suggests Jupiter’s icy moon (卫星) Europa produces much less oxygen than previously thought. The study was based on the data
The study involved Juno’s instruments measuring levels of oxygen
However, the space agency noted those estimates of oxygen were much less than those measured in earlier studies about the moon. Europa is a little
Since Europa was believed to have a large ocean under its surface,
1. What does the man think of mountaineering?
A.Dangerous. | B.Tiring. | C.Interesting. |
A.She will visit Mount Huangshan with the man. |
B.She climbed Mount Huangshan last summer. |
C.She is professional in mountaineering. |
1. What happened to Sam?
A.He was knocked down by a truck. |
B.He fell to the ground when crossing the road. |
C.He stopped the truck driver when crossing the road. |
A.David. | B.The boy’s mother. | C.The little boy. |
A.She was David’s neighbor. |
B.She couldn’t walk. |
C.She couldn’t afford enough food. |