1 . We have no idea what the job market will look like in 2050. It is generally agreed that machine learning and robotics will
So, are we really facing a terrifying sudden change, or are such
Yet, there are good reasons to think that this time is different, and that machine learning will be a real
We don’t know of any third field of activity — beyond the physical and the cognitive — where humans will always have a secure
| A．carve | B．change | C．replace | D．threaten |
| A．Besides | B．However | C．Therefore | D．Likewise |
| A．economically | B．psychologically | C．environmentally | D．socially |
| A．urbanization | B．cooperation | C．competition | D．automation |
| A．outcomes | B．forecasts | C．excuses | D．reflections |
| A．damage | B．emergency | C．production | D．unemployment |
| A．dumped | B．shelved | C．created | D．testified |
| A．trouble-maker | B．time-saver | C．game-changer | D．truth-seeker |
| A．physical | B．mental | C．social | D．mathematical |
| A．By contrast | B．For example | C．As a result | D．In addition |
| A．analyzing | B．copying | C．walking | D．measuring |
| A．go in for | B．make do with | C．turn away from | D．catch up with |
| A．environment | B．connection | C．estimation | D．advantage |
| A．dampened | B．defined | C．fueled | D．doubted |
| A．appealing | B．replacing | C．standardizing | D．diversifying |
2 . Erhai Lake is the second largest freshwater lake in Dali City, Yunnan Province. It’s a famous attraction, as well as Dali’s main source of drinking water.
The lake used to be seriously polluted due to the rapid development of tourism and the local economy. In 2019, the local authorities began to build environmental protection system for the lake — the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor — to protect it from being polluted and to restore its natural ecosystem.
The project contains five parts: a 129-km road encircling the entire lake, a pipe system to stop wastewater flowing into the lake, the relocation of 1,806 households who lived within the protection area of the lake, the restoration of the lake’s wetlands and ecosystem, and the construction of experimental fields for wetland-restoration research.
By the end of 2020, the road encircling the lake had been basically completed. A 12-km section of the corridor has been open to the public for free since September 2020 for a test operation. The project, which is a public-private partnership, has a total investment of 9.8 billion yuan. Local authorities of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture and Dali City are the main source of public funds. The corridor is described as a “pearl necklace” surrounding the lake, with the villages located along the shore of Erhai Lake being the “pearls”. These villages will benefit from the project economically, as they will be linked and gain access to enhanced transportation and tourism around the lake.
According to staff members of the project, the lake’s water quality has already improved a lot during the construction of the corridor. More migratory birds (候鸟) fly to the lake and there is less algae (海藻) in the water. It also provides a good place to exercise and go sightseeing for both the city’s residents and tourists.
1. Why was the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor built?| A．To treat wastewater. | B．To protect wildlife. |
| C．To attract more tourists. | D．To preserve local ecology. |
| A．Removing wastewater from Erhai Lake. |
| B．Conducting research into wetland restoration. |
| C．Encouraging residents to settle around Erhai. |
| D．Promoting construction in the protection area. |
| A．They focus on the pearl industry. | B．They provide tourism opportunities. |
| C．They bring benefits to the Erhai Lake. | D．They profit from the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor. |
| A．It needs improving. | B．It works unexpectedly. |
| C．It turns out to be good. | D．It has advantages and disadvantages. |
3 . Born in Pennsylvania in 1894, Martha Graham was one of the most famous dancers in the world. She brought modern dance to a new level of popularity in American culture.
Earlier in her life, however, she did not know that she would become a dancer. Her family was very religious and were members of the upper class. She saw a dance performance accidentally when she was 16, and then decided to become a dancer. Martha’s parents, however, did not approve of her desire to dance. At that time, people saw American dance as a lower art form. Yet Graham chose to follow her dream in her early twenties, even though she was considered too old to begin dancing.
In school, Graham worked very hard to improve her ability to dance. She performed for several years before moving to New York City where she wanted to make greater experiments with dance. She cooperated with music composer L.H. until 1964.Later, Graham created “Chronicle,” one of her most significant dances. It was influenced by current events including the Great Depression and the Spanish Civil War. At that time, displaying strong emotions in dance was very rare. Graham also created dances based on ancient Greek tragic stories and famous heroines.
At first, people did not react well to Graham’s style of dancing for it was quite: distinct from European ballet, which was more commonly accepted. Graham’s dances were powerful, with strong and sharp movements. In 1951,Graham established the dance program at the Juilliard School in New York City. Many of her students became famous dancers. She also taught movement to many famous people, including singers, actresses and film directors.
Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime. She was the first dancer to receive the country’s highest civilian honor. In 1998, Time magazine listed her as The “Dancer of the Century”. Her dances are still performed in New York and around the world.
1. Why did Martha’s parents oppose her dream to be a dancer?| A．Their religion forbade any art form. |
| B．It was too late for her to begin dancing. |
| C．Their family belonged to the upper class. |
| D．They didn’t consider dance as an art form. |
| A．It focuses on current events. |
| B．It conveys intense human feelings. |
| C．lt talks about ancient Greek heroines. |
| D．It was created by Graham and L.H. |
| A．They enjoyed popularity once they appeared. |
| B．They were well accepted by celebrities. |
| C．They were mainly designed at the Juilliard School. |
| D．They have common features with European dancing. |
| A．Not all that shines is gold. |
| B．Actions speak louder than words. |
| C．when in Rome, do as the Romans do. |
| D．Nothing is impossible to a willing mind. |
4 . World Heritage sites in China
Now, China has 56 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Ancient City of Ping Yao
Built more than 2,700 years ago, the Ancient City of Ping Yao is the best preserved ancient Han Chinese city. It gives insight into the ancient prosperous business pioneers, who established the first banks in China during Ming and Qing dynasties (14th-20th centuries).
The city was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 3, 1997.
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Suzhou, a city in East China’s Jiangsu province, is famous for its classical gardens. Built between the Northern Song Dynasty and the late Qing Dynasty (11-19th century), the classical gardens of Suzhou feature miniature rocks, hills and elegant pavilions set amidst murmuring waters. The classical gardens of Suzhou were added onto the list on December 4, 1997.
Ancient Villages in southern Anhui—Xidi and Hongcun
Located in southern Anhui, Xidi and Hongcun belong to the category of architectural complexes, with a high historical and artistic value.
The villages represent the architectural features of the Huizhou-style residential houses in the period of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Xidi and Hongcun were added onto the list on November 30, 2000.
Fujian Tulou
Located in East China’s Fujian province, the 46 multi-storey earthen houses were built on a base of stone for defense purposes. The architectural arts of the Fujian Tulou can be traced back nearly 1,000 years, and their design incorporates the tradition of feng shui. Tulou was added onto the list on July 6, 2008.
For more information about the world heritage sites in China, please click the link below.
1. Which of the following sites was first listed as a World Heritage Site?| A．Ancient City of Ping Yao. | B．Classical Gardens of Suzhou. |
| C．Xidi and Hongcun. | D．Fujian Tulou. |
| A．Fujian Tulou was built with the intention of defending. |
| B．Ancient City of Ping Yao was the best preserved Chinese city. |
| C．Classical Gardens of Suzhou were built for the ancient emperors. |
| D．Xidi and Hongcun represent the architectural features of northern Anhui. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A website. |
| C．A magazine. | D．A travel booklet. |
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6 . Co-authored by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Texas A&M, the paper looked at nearly50 years of data testing whether facial expressions can lead people to feel the emotions related to those expressions.
“Traditional wisdom tells us that we can feel a little happier if we simply smile, or that we can get ourselves in a more serious mood if we glare, and frowning makes us feel sadder.” said Nicholas Coles, UT Ph.D. student in social psychology and leads researcher on the paper. “But psychologists have actually disagreed about this idea for over 100 years.” These disagreements became more pronounced in 2016, which are more evident especially when 17 teams of researchers failed to replicate(复制) a well-known experiment demonstrating that the physical act of smiling can make people feel happier.
“Some studies have not found evidence that facial expressions can influence emotional feelings,” Coles said.
“But we can’t focus on the results of any one study. Psychologists have been testing this idea since the early 1970s so we wanted to look at all the evidence.”
Using a statistical technique called meta-analysis, Coles and his team combined data from 138 studies testing more than 11,000 participants from all around the world.
According to the results of the meta-analysis, facial expressions have a small impact on feelings. “We don’t think that people can smile their way to happiness,” Coles said. “But these findings are exciting because they provide a clue about how the mind and the body interact to shape our conscious experience of emotion.” “We still have a lot to learn about these facial feedback effects, but this meta-analysis put us a little closer to understanding how emotions work.” Coles added.
1. Which of the following best explains “pronounced” underlined in paragraph 3?| A．Obvious. |
| B．Professional. |
| C．Extreme. |
| D．Heated. |
| A．All the evidence has already been found by researchers. |
| B．We need to use a statistical technique called meta-analysis. |
| C．Facial expressions have a huge influence on feelings. |
| D．Research should be comprehensive and in-depth. |
| A．They encourage people to keep a positive attitude. |
| B．They show people can smile their way to happiness. |
| C．They offer a slight indication to help with the research. |
| D．They support the general conventional accepted belief. |
| A．Coles’ research about facial feedback effects will still continue. |
| B．Studies exactly proved facial expressions influence our feelings. |
| C．The interaction of the body and the mind leads to real happiness. |
| D．The meta-analysis lets us fully understand how emotions work. |
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While it is common for parents to post their children’s photos online nowadays, some students around me are anxious about it.
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