1 . J. K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.
She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9yearold daughter Bailey.
He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.
Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud,“Burke explains.” This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”
After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.
1. Why did Burke thank J. K. Rowling according to the text?A.She guided him how to write a good story. |
B.She encouraged him when he was in trouble. |
C.Her books helped him through times of confusion. |
D.Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter. |
A.He has found it interesting to read the series. | B.He was too old to understand the series better. |
C.He has chosen a better way of reading the series. | D.He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future. |
A.Useless. | B.Normal. | C.Valuable. | D.Boring. |
A.J. K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health. |
B.J. K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father. |
C.J. K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth. |
D.Burke comes to know J. K. Rowling through her series. |
3 . In today’s digital era, social media users are increasingly coming across fake news online. This leads to the pressing issue: What causes people to fall for misinformation on the Internet?
According to researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, users can easily fall into an echo chamber (回声室)—a sort of virtual space where users consume only one-sided news, eventually distrusting any opposing views. “We all tend to agree with the group opinion. Hence, people naturally get together with others who hold the same opinion,” said Dongwon Lee, one of the researchers. “But if you’re not cautious, there is a high risk of falling into an echo chamber.”
To prevent this phenomenon, the researchers have crafted a novel tool, a game named ChamberBreaker, to help players resist echo chambers and reduce the rate of fake news spread. The fundamental approach employed by ChamberBreaker centers around a decision-making procedure that mirrors the creation of echo chambers. In ChamberBreaker, a player is tasked with trying to have community members fall into an echo chamber. To begin, the player is randomly assigned a situation that focuses on a health, political or environmental issue, and is presented with six pieces of news on that topic. Then, the player selects news that could cause the other members to fall into an echo chamber while at the same time maintaining their trust. If successful, the community members will fall into an echo chamber and the player will witness the resulting negative effects on the community.
After developing ChamberBreaker, researchers tested it with over 800 subjects to see if it raised awareness of echo chambers and changed news consumption behaviors. The researchers found that those who played ChamberBreaker were significantly more likely to state their intention to observe online information from more diverse perspectives and showed an increased awareness of the echo chamber phenomenon.
Ultimately, the researchers hope that their methodology can excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study related to information consumption. The application of tools like ChamberBreaker, which focuses on fostering analytical reasoning, may lead us towards a more informed online community.
1. What can be learned about an online echo chamber?A.It encourages well-judged views. |
B.It gathers like-minded individuals. |
C.It functions as a virtual reality platform. |
D.It serves as a tool for identifying fake information. |
A.Assignment of situations. | B.Trust-building exercises. |
C.News selection strategy. | D.Community impact assessment. |
A.The results of scientific testing. |
B.The theoretical framework of the game. |
C.The description of the game procedures. |
D.The common challenges faced during gameplay. |
A.Reducing news inquiry. | B.Encouraging passive reading. |
C.Strengthening prejudiced views. | D.Enhancing critical thinking. |
4 . Our neighbors had a loud party last night. We weren’t
What
And it really worked in their favor. My husband and I were so friendly that even when the event went past the
It takes such little effort to make people feel that they
A.located | B.explored | C.challenged | D.invited |
A.trapped | B.impressed | C.annoyed | D.embarrassed |
A.later | B.closer | C.earlier | D.further |
A.shocking | B.frightening | C.puzzling | D.amazing |
A.call number | B.room number | C.account number | D.car number |
A.anxiously | B.politely | C.regularly | D.obviously |
A.imagination | B.consideration | C.recognition | D.organization |
A.promised | B.supplied | C.designed | D.compared |
A.stress | B.anxiety | C.worry | D.anger |
A.respond | B.adapt | C.contribute | D.stick |
A.figure | B.succeed | C.matter | D.access |
A.sleep | B.maintain | C.travel | D.relax |
A.noticed | B.delivered | C.explored | D.proved |
A.surrounding | B.respect | C.curiosity | D.distance |
A.strategy | B.apology | C.communication | D.inspiration |
5 . My Ph.D. adviser called me into his office saying, “You are fired from the lab.”
I had moved to Israel to study for a Ph.D. At first, things went well in my new lab. Then I
The first few days after I was fired were especially
Around that time, I watched a movie — Dasvidaniya. One line from the movie stuck out to me, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. What kind of lemonade could I make out of my present
A.ran into | B.came into | C.stepped into | D.looked into |
A.plan | B.research | C.graduation | D.report |
A.satisfied | B.doubtful | C.shocked | D.certain |
A.improve | B.smooth | C.complete | D.solve |
A.difficult | B.special | C.flexible | D.unique |
A.keep | B.read | C.change | D.clear |
A.stuck | B.turned | C.devoted | D.took |
A.frightening | B.disappointing | C.challenging | D.tricking |
A.habit | B.trouble | C.state | D.pressure |
A.moment | B.control | C.level | D.situation |
A.reflection | B.judgment | C.treatment | D.discussion |
A.gained | B.failed | C.rated | D.gathered |
A.chance | B.hope | C.aim | D.shot |
A.energy | B.balance | C.interest | D.confidence |
A.produced | B.landed | C.operated | D.responded |
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1. What are they talking about?
A.Their favorite subjects. |
B.Their performance in class. |
C.Their preparation for the coming exam. |
A.It is beyond her ability. |
B.It is difficult to understand. |
C.It has too much to memorize. |
A.Practising a lot. | B.Understanding the rules. | C.Memorizing more words. |
9 . One cold afternoon, Tina saw a newborn bird in her garden. Knowing it wouldn’t make it if left
The family named the little bird “Gracie”. As Gracie grew bigger and stronger under the family’s loving care, an unbreakable
Years after that, Tina was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. Feeling sad and hopeless, she
A.absent | B.alone | C.apart | D.around |
A.impression | B.mess | C.impact | D.advance |
A.relationship | B.action | C.balance | D.promise |
A.adapt | B.travel | C.relate | D.return |
A.watched | B.admired | C.freed | D.followed |
A.join | B.approach | C.contact | D.forget |
A.slept | B.cried | C.doubted | D.ignored |
A.set out | B.passed by | C.showed up | D.hung over |
A.understood | B.recognized | C.appreciated | D.encouraged |
A.generously | B.curiously | C.fortunately | D.emotionally |
A.alive | B.full | C.fresh | D.tidy |
A.act | B.reflect | C.change | D.explode |
A.extreme | B.normal | C.horrible | D.anxious |
A.adventure | B.attention | C.response | D.company |
A.visit | B.battle | C.favor | D.trust |
10 . “A new student is waiting in your room.” My principal announced. “Name’s Mary. I’ll talk to you about her.” I nodded, some materials in my hands. “Fine,” I said. “We’re making valentine envelopes, a good way for her to get
She sat in the back of the room, her hands
The bell rang, little time to worry about Mary. After
I returned and grabbed a chance to explain this to my students. “It may be a long time
Later on a March day, my children noticed the flowers
“God, you’ve given us a
A.involved | B.promoted | C.adopted | D.proposed |
A.spread | B.folded | C.swung | D.extended |
A.movement | B.response | C.complaint | D.cooperation |
A.strange | B.full | C.sharp | D.empty |
A.sliding | B.securing | C.settling | D.seeking |
A.presence | B.absence | C.existence | D.violence |
A.crazy | B.withdrawn | C.aggressive | D.risky |
A.kindness | B.mercy | C.love | D.comfort |
A.after | B.when | C.until | D.before |
A.comments | B.reactions | C.approaches | D.impressions |
A.came up | B.took up | C.came out | D.took out |
A.grades | B.spirits | C.insights | D.relations |
A.otherwise | B.furthermore | C.therefore | D.nevertheless |
A.normal | B.pretty | C.depressed | D.lovely |
A.gift | B.talent | C.miracle | D.basket |