1 . 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. |
2 . 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. |
3 . 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 |
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.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In the next few weeks, the device made a difference to Anne and her family.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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 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. Why does the woman make the call?
A.Her television doesn’t work properly. |
B.Her bill has not yet arrived. |
C.She was charged twice. |
A.The computer system is out of order. |
B.The shop assistants are always careless. |
C.It doesn’t accept credit cards. |
A.Get a written apology. | B.Offer her receipt number. | C.Have her television fixed. |
1. Why does the girl talk to the man?
A.To make an invitation. | B.To ask for permission. | C.To get some advice. |
A.Tell a folk story. | B.Sing an English song. | C.Perform an English play. |
A.Deliver a speech. |
B.Share his resolutions. |
C.Decorate the classroom. |
9 . To produce the classic clothing, blue jeans, producers rely on indigo dye (靛蓝染料), the only molecule known to provide jeans’ unique, beloved color. While indigo itself naturally comes from a plant, growing demand for blue jeans throughout the 20th century gave rise to synthetic (合成的) indigo, which is now more commonly used.
Indigo is the dye that makes jeans blue, but it doesn’t mix with water. To dye clothes, usually, chemicals are needed to make the color stick to the cloth. But in Denmark, scientists have created a new way to dye clothes using an enzyme (酶), which is a kind of protein that can cause chemical reactions, instead of harmful chemicals. This new method is better for the environment and doesn’t use poisonous stuff.
The chemical process for dyeing blue jeans has persisted for the last century. Workers are exposed to the poisonous chemicals, which also pollute the environment near factories. Waste water from those factories often ends up in waterways, decimating local ecosystems and even dyeing rivers blue.
Ditte Hededam Welner, the study’s lead researcher, says their new enzyme works really well and is strong enough for making lots of jeans without breaking down. This enzyme makes dyeing with indican, which is like indigo, much less harmful to the planet — about 92% better than the old way.
However, the new method doesn’t fix all the environmental problems of making jeans. Making a single pair of jeans uses a lot of water — enough to fill many bathtubs — from growing the cotton to putting the final touches on the jeans.
Even though the new dyeing process is better for the environment, it’s not always easy or cheap to change to it. Welner’s team isn’t sure if jeans companies will find it easy or affordable to switch to this method. It costs a little bit more — just seven cents extra per pair of jeans — to use the enzyme for dyeing. But Welner believes it’s worth it because it’s much better for the environment.
1. Why was synthetic indigo created in the 20th century?A.It made jeans’ color unique. | B.It was easy to dye cloth with it. |
C.People liked jeans made from it. | D.People were in greater need of jeans. |
A.Troubling. | B.Entering. | C.Destroying. | D.Defeating. |
A.The colour is more beautiful than the synthetic indigo. |
B.The market can keep stable goods supplies. |
C.Enzyme facilitates the advance of science. |
D.The dye is more environmentally friendly. |
A.Production costs. | B.Environmental benefits. |
C.Water consumption. | D.Laborer shortage. |
10 . A study following nearly 30,000 older adults for more than 10 years has found six key healthy lifestyle factors can significantly reduce memory loss and those adults engaging in between four and six of the healthy lifestyle behaviors could dramatically reduce their risks of developing dementia (痴呆), even when carrying genes that increase their risks of Alzheimer’s disease.
“Six healthy lifestyle aspects were assessed: a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, active social contact, active cognitive (认知的) activity, never smoking, and never drinking alcohol,” the researchers explained in the new study. Participants were classified (分类) into the favorable group if they had four to six healthy lifestyle factors, into the average group for two to three factors, and into the unfavorable group for zero to one factor.
The study found that people with four to six healthy habits had a much slower loss of memory than those with fewer healthy habits. People with these good habits were also much less likely to get dementia than those with one or no healthy habits. Those who had two or three good habits were 30% less likely to get dementia.
The study didn’t figure out which of the six healthy habits is the best for stopping dementia or which combination is the best. However, the information did show that eating healthy seemed to help prevent memory loss the most, with brain exercise and regular physical exercise also very helpful.
About 20% of the people in the study had a gene that makes Alzheimer’s disease more likely. Even so, having several good health habits helped slow down memory loss. This shows that changing how we live can really help.
Even though each health habit helped in a different way, overall, the study found that people with more good health habits had much less memory loss than those with fewer good habits. This suggests that the choices we make in how we live can help protect our memory. The study adds to the evidence that we might be able to change our risk of memory loss.
1. What were the groups categorized based on?A.The participants’ age. | B.What hobbies the participants got rid of. |
C.The healthy lifestyles the participants had. | D.What the participants’ attitudes to factors were. |
A.The favorable group was happier than the other two. |
B.More healthy lifestyles were of more benefit to health. |
C.Healthy habits had little impact on memory or dementia. |
D.People with a healthy diet wouldn’t suffer a loss of memory. |
A.A healthy diet. | B.Active social contact. |
C.Active cognitive activities. | D.Never drinking alcohol. |
A.Healthy Lifestyles Slowing Memory Loss | B.A Study Making A Great Breakthrough |
C.A Healthy Diet Being The Best Lifestyle | D.Old Adults Suffering From Health Problems |