2 . In our daily lives, we often have to interact with people who have different personalities, opinions, and backgrounds. This is especially true at school, where we spend most of our time with our classmates.
Practice active listening.
Show empathy (共情).
In short, developing positive relationships with your classmates is a continuous process that requires active listening, empathy, and cooperation
A.Lend a hand to classmates. |
B.Be open-minded to classmates. |
C.How to build relationships with classmates matters for us. |
D.Being aware of others’ feelings can help in building strong relationships. |
E.It is important to appreciate the different talents of your classmates. |
F.Giving your full attention to other’s talk is important in developing a sense of respect. |
G.By adopting the qualities, you will enrich your learning experience in a nice environment. |
3 . Have you ever imagined an insect-inspired robot, which weighs less than a gram, could one day help out in surgery (外科手术)?
Scientists have designed this small, “insect-bot” called mCLARI that can control and even change its body shape as it travels in different environments to fit through gaps. It’s 2 centimeters long, weighs less than 0.97 grams and can travel at a speed of 6 centimeters per second.It’s the smaller, faster replacement to CLARI, which was designed by the same team.
“Because of the robot’s small size and ability to change shape, we expect usage of this technology in four important areas,” the lead author Kaushik Jayaram said. These include disaster (灾害) response , check on high-value objects, environmental monitoring and medical treatment.
“In the long term, we hope such robots will be used more widely in moving through human bodies and performing surgeries that can’t be easily done at present,” Jayaram said. With mCLARI, Jayaram’s team is moving closer to creating robots that can fit in different environments—just like the insects they’re inspired by.
The mCLARI robot has four legs and can move in narrow spaces by changing between running forward and side-to-side and can use different speeds in human bodies. Its legs are joined to its body through joints (关节), which enables mCLARI to change its body shape based on the environment it is in. For example, its legs can be lengthened up to 50% in certain spaces.
As follow-up work, the scientists want to give mCLARI more power and sensing ability while helping the surgeries. “We are also excited about understanding the effect of shape change on improving functions of robots,” Jayaram said. “And this is sure a great one-step forward of the technology. The robot will have entered the market by 2025 and will bring greater benefits to mankind, especially in medical treatment.”
1. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A.Possible application fields of the robot. | B.Different types of the robot. |
C.Several important features of the robot. | D.Working process of the robot. |
A.Valuable but uncontrollable. | B.Modern but high-cost. |
C.Heavy and time-consuming. | D.Advanced and effective. |
A.Worried. | B.Positive. | C.Doubtful. | D.Uninterested. |
A.Jayaram: A Scientist Studying Robot Intelligence |
B.mCLARI Is Already Widely Available in the Market |
C.CLARI: A Robot Invented by Inspiration from the Insects |
D.A Tiny Shape-changing Robot Will Help Perform Surgeries |
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From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali he learned and how it works in theory and practice, Alan Joseph Oliver relates the Yoga theory to his limited understanding of quantum mechanics. He believes he has settled David Bohm’s concept of Wholeness and the Implicate Order, which physics may or may not accept.
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This book tells of the excitement and adventure of long-distance train travel as Adriana shares her experiences travelling through the ancient continent of Australia.
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This memoir (回忆录) is about a barefoot pilgrim’s (朝圣者的) 111-day adventure including both the body and the mind as he takes you on a deeply felt and inspiring walk with God.
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Bonnie The Bandicoot decides to move into Steve’s home while hers dries out. The only problem is that Steve owns a dog. Will they learn to co-exist living in Steve’s home?
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C.Kosti Simons. | D.Peter Alway. |
A.Footloose! |
B.Bonnie The Bandicoot |
C.The Adventures of a Train Trekker |
D.Thinking on the Other Side of Zero Part 2 |
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2. 介绍活动安排(时间,地点和具体安排等)。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 为使行文连贯,可适当增加细节。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . It all began on a cold, rainy day.
Sarah, a poor single mother, was
Sarah
A man, who saw the heartwarming
Reflecting on this unbelievable journey, we can
A.helping | B.continuing | C.struggling | D.seeking |
A.left behind | B.came across | C.looked for | D.turned to |
A.clean | B.cheap | C.fancy | D.thin |
A.followed | B.approached | C.respected | D.caught |
A.complaining | B.staring | C.suffering | D.surviving |
A.Attracted | B.Confused | C.Moved | D.Shocked |
A.connection | B.appreciation | C.duty | D.kindness |
A.exchange | B.invitation | C.option | D.performance |
A.story | B.symbol | C.chance | D.hit |
A.generosity | B.courage | C.curiosity | D.patience |
A.change | B.support | C.direct | D.educate |
A.creativity | B.strength | C.significance | D.description |
A.quick | B.main | C.different | D.extra |
A.recognize | B.expect | C.remember | D.admit |
A.regularly | B.obviously | C.eventually | D.slightly |
7 . A new study, led by Dr. Rebecca Stone, has shown that children as young as four years old eat 79% more calories when they are bored, compared to when they are in a normal mood (情绪) .
The researchers have explored the behaviors that make children more likely to eat when they experience negative emotions. Often when children experience bad emotions such as boredom or sadness, caring adults will use food to soothe them. However, this behavior, known as emotional feeding, appears to increase the possibility of children eating more when they are in low spirits. As time passes, too many calories intake will have a significant effect on children’s health both mentally and physically.
Dr. Stone stresses that the experience of boredom is important in the development of children’s sense of self and creativity, so she does not recommend that children should avoid being bored. Instead, she suggests children learn to experience boredom without turning to food. She also suggests that parents turn their children’s attention away from food when they feel bored, or restructure the home food environment to make it less likely that children turn to food in response to being bored.
While there do appear to be individual differences between children in terms of their eating when bored, it is helpful to know that the feeding practices that adults use around food might shape the likelihood of this happening. Although it is attractive to use food as a tool to help children, emotional feeding might lead to greater emotional eating in the future. It is important for parents and caregivers to be aware that this short-term fix could create future problems.
It is hoped that, on the original basis of the study, the team will deeply explore other negative mood states in children and offer advice and support for families to find more effective ways to manage challenges around children eating behavior.
1. What does the research focus on?A.How children form good living habits. | B.How children face challenges in life. |
C.How boredom impacts on children eating. | D.How parents bring up their children. |
A.Ignore. | B.Comfort. | C.Excuse. | D.Control. |
A.It makes children lose weight quickly. |
B.It creates a new home food environment. |
C.It cannot keep children trusting their parents. |
D.It may not help handle bad moods in the long run. |
A.Expectations for further studies. |
B.The importance of going on a diet. |
C.The necessity of managing moods. |
D.Ways to strengthen family relationship. |
8 . Mathea Allansmith isn’t your typical grandmother. She’s the oldest woman in the world to have completed a marathon. She was 92 years 194 days old when she crossed the finish line at the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, setting the record for the oldest female to complete a marathon.
Mathea, now 94, of Koloa, Hawaii, USA, stays in shape all year round by running seven days a week, no matter what the weather is. Come rain or shine, she covers 36 miles every week, even when she’s on holiday. The retired doctor didn’t take up running until she was 46 years old —after a friend suggested running two miles per day.
“The Honolulu Marathon is my favorite marathon mainly because it doesn’t close the gate at a certain time, which allows even the slowest runner to finish the race,” she said. “It’s one of the best races. Fantastic registration (注册), set-up and management make it a joy to run the race.”
Mathea, who doesn’t allow her age to slow her down, thinks she is the happiest person when she’s on the road. She enjoys running for miles and waving and saying hello to the people she passes. To stay in shape, Mathea keeps a steady training routine (惯例) . “I train all year round but increase the mileage 18 weeks before a marathon,” she said.
Mathea said it was her career as a doctor that allowed her to understand how her body and mind respond to diet and exercise. “I see the direct relation between moving and health,” she said. “It is important to reduce stress rather than ignoring it without a plan on how to do so. Of course, exercise of any kind is a natural stress reducer.”
Mathea thought getting through the finish line and winning a Guinness World Record title was the excitement of her life. “My family completely surprised me after the 2022 Honolulu Marathon, in which I achieved the world record, by wearing matching T-shirts stating my achievements,” she said.
1. What do we know about Mathea from the first two paragraphs?A.She used to be in poor health. |
B.She is the oldest to win a marathon. |
C.She runs daily regardless of the weather. |
D.She was encouraged by her patient to run. |
A.It gives winners the best awards. |
B.It provides runners with quality service.. |
C.It has no time limit for runners to finish. |
D.It allows runners to set a world record easily. |
A.Her professional experience. | B.Her training courses. |
C.Her views on stress in life. | D.Her hobby from young. |
A.Practice makes perfect. |
B.Interest is the best teacher. |
C.Age is no barrier to success. |
D.Ups and downs make one strong. |
9 . Romero is an 84-year-old man. He owes his
On November 27, Romero left his home for a walk, but he didn’t come back
The police with trained dogs were brought in to
According to one member of the search team, the brown dog
The
A.survival | B.poverty | C.promotion | D.misfortune |
A.fighters | B.strangers | C.rescuers | D.hunters |
A.desert | B.forest | C.hills | D.valleys |
A.by turn | B.at times | C.in advance | D.as usual |
A.inspired | B.concerned | C.satisfied | D.confused |
A.nearby | B.remote | C.unfamiliar | D.fascinating |
A.reported | B.exposed | C.transported | D.introduced |
A.turn to | B.dig out | C.put up | D.search for |
A.consumption | B.competition | C.graduation | D.disappearance |
A.clever | B.faithful | C.brave | D.scared |
A.conclusion | B.suggestion | C.attempt | D.defence |
A.spotted | B.dragged | C.pointed | D.guided |
A.defeated | B.trapped | C.cheated | D.permitted |
A.accounted for | B.made out | C.cared about | D.resulted from |
A.strangely | B.equally | C.suddenly | D.obviously |
A.hesitated | B.shouted | C.remained | D.whispered |
A.responsibility | B.recovery | C.cooperation | D.arrival |
A.which | B.that | C.where | D.who |
A.compared | B.associated | C.reunited | D.pleased |
A.taken | B.posted | C.printed | D.painted |
Rescue and disaster relief forces, medical teams and urgent supplies are pouring into Northwest China’s Gansu Province and the neighboring Qinghai Province after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted a Gansu county at a
More than 700 people were injured in the two provinces and dozens more were reported missing; more than 155,000 houses
Soon
Dahejia Middle School is located in the severely affected county. The school principal told the media that all 2,100 students and 190 teachers have safely returned home