A.By plane. | B.By bus. | C.By subway. |
2 . The journey of learning Beijing Opera has been a meaningful one for me.
When I first stepped into the practice room, the sounds of instruments filled the air. The
As time went on, I began to see
Finally, the day arrived for my first
A.surprised | B.traditional | C.important | D.experienced |
A.keep up with | B.get back on | C.stay away from | D.look forward to |
A.know | B.change | C.learn | D.share |
A.checking | B.going | C.asking | D.cheering |
A.safely | B.helplessly | C.quietly | D.tirelessly |
A.supportive | B.active | C.creative | D.productive |
A.kindness | B.success | C.wealth | D.chance |
A.details | B.value | C.methods | D.progress |
A.different | B.expressive | C.similar | D.encouraging |
A.characters | B.teachers | C.actors | D.members |
A.class | B.job | C.visit | D.show |
A.music to my ears | B.bottom lines | C.time on my hands | D.top secrets |
A.interesting | B.boring | C.challenging | D.meaningful |
A.win out | B.give up | C.wake up | D.stand out |
A.protect | B.trust | C.guide | D.pick |
1. Why does the man call the woman?
A.To confirm the bill. |
B.To provide room service. |
C.To remind her of checkout. |
A.Before 11:30 a.m. | B.Before noon. | C.Before 2:00 p.m. |
A.Energetic. | B.Experienced. | C.Understanding. |
4 . We’ve all been there: You check your phone and see over 100 unread texts thanks to a group chat. The more this happens, the more it can start to feel overwhelming. “When we see so much activity happening, it creates a sense of panic and often results in difficulty separating from the phone due to fear of missing out,” said therapist (治疗专家) Becky Stuempfig. But group texts don’t have to be a source of stress.
“I recommend choosing certain times of the day when you plan to catch up on texts,” Stuempfig said. “
“My advice is turning off all notification alerts. No sounds, no vibrating (震动) — nothing.” Stuempfig said. “
Even if you make some changes, you might still find yourself feeling overwhelmed at certain times. It can be helpful to try some mindfulness exercises.
A.They can help you decrease biological stress and improve sleep quality |
B.Many people find it helpful to choose three 20-minute windows per day |
C.Below, Stuempfig shares his advice for making the experience less tiring |
D.They can involve deep breathing, taking a walk, or otherwise shifting your focus |
E.If you’re starting a new text chat, really think about how many people you’re inviting |
F.Many experts do some corresponding research and give us some suggestions as follows |
G.These alerts interrupt our work projects, homework, family time, relaxing time, and sleep |
One summer day, I decided to go for a walk in the nearby forest. I had my backpack prepared with water, food, and sunscreen. I was excited to spend some time in nature, away from the busy city.
The forest was attractive, with towering trees that seemed to touch the sky and colorful wildflowers under my feet. I walked deeper into the woods, attracted by the pleasant sounds of birds. The path I followed was winding and narrow, but I paid little attention, carried away by the beauty. I started to notice that the trees around me looked unfamiliar. Soon I found myself lost. I realized that I had no idea which way to go.
The sun was setting and I knew that I needed to find a way out before it got dark. I started walking, trying to remember which direction I had come from. But the forest was a maze (迷宫) of winding paths, and I soon found myself going in circles. Every tree looked the same, and every path seemed to lead nowhere.
The sound of leaves made me jump. Was it a wild animal? My heart was racing and I tried to stay calm as I listened for other sounds. But there was only silence, broken now and then by the distant calls of birds.
As the sun set, I fully understood the seriousness of my situation. There was no food or water left. I was completely alone, lost in a wilderness that could easily devour (吞噬) me. I walked nervously, tripping over things in my path, feeling frightened with a racing heartbeat. Hours passed, or maybe only minutes. Time had lost all meaning in this place.
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But then, as I was about to give up hope, I saw a weak light in the distance.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A Californian woman has become a fitness influencer in her 50s after losing more than 40 pounds and taking up bodybuilding.
Denise Kirtley, 52, was inspired
“When I
“Action leads to more action. We can’t wait for motivation to kick in as it usually comes
The 52-year-old said she’s also transformed her attitude toward growing older. “We really do get to choose
8 . Researchers from University of Southern California (USC) may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms’ structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information. The study involved 2,476 active Facebook users ranging in age from 18 to 89. They were asked to complete a decision-making survey about seven minutes long.
Surprisingly, the researchers found that users’ social media habits are closely related to the amount of fake news they shared. Frequent and habitual users spread six times more fake news than occasional or new users. Just 15% of the most habitual news sharers in the research were responsible for spreading about 30% to 40% of the fake news. Users’ habits were more influential in sharing fake news than other factors, including lack of critical reasoning.
The research team wondered: What motivates these users? As it turns out, much like any video game, social media has a reward system that encourages users to stay on their accounts and keep posting and sharing.
Users who post and share frequently, especially eye-catching information, are likely to attract attention. Due to the reward system of social media, users form habits of sharing information that gets recognition from others automatically, without considering consequences such as spreading misinformation.
Then, the team tested whether social media reward structures could be designed to promote sharing of true over false information. They found that incentives (鼓励) for accuracy rather than popularity doubled the amount of accurate news that users share on social platforms.
“We know from previous research that some people don’t process information critically, which influences their ability to recognize false stories online,” said Gizem Ceylan, who led the team. “However, our new study shows that the reward structure of social media platforms plays a bigger role when it comes to misinformation spread.”
1. What does the USC research mainly focus on concerning social media?A.Its reward system. | B.The users’ age group. |
C.Its attraction to users. | D.The reason fake news spreads on it. |
A.A new user. | B.A heavy user. |
C.An occasional user. | D.An uneducated user. |
A.The popularity of their posts. |
B.The easy access to information. |
C.The encouragement from other users. |
D.The immediate money reward from the platform. |
A.Sharing of misinformation is unavoidable. |
B.People shouldn’t use social media frequently. |
C.Lack of critical reasoning is a common problem. |
D.Social media reward structures should be improved. |
9 . Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, mathematicians choose to join the two together—they wonder whether the beauty of math can be found in literary works.
Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature, a book published recently by UK mathematician Sarah Hart, presents some interesting thoughts about “three”. She argues that the number has a special hold on Western literature and languages in general.
Many common phrases are in three words, such as “ready, set, go”. Being the first things kids may learn, some nursery rhymes (童谣) have a word repeated three times, such as “row, row, row your boat”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry. Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books rather than four, according to Hart.
Three is the minimum number of points that can define a two-dimensional shape. Three sticks can create a triangle, a stable structure. These characteristics behind the number three give it “a sense of strength and completeness” which balances a story, according to the book.
Similarly, another study connected math and storytelling by mapping out readers’ “emotional experiences”. Researchers at the University of Vermont, US, analyzed more than 1,300 fiction works. As each book was divided into many 10,000-word parts, they rated how “happy” each part made readers feel. The ratings were then grouped into arcs (弧线), which showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading.
The researchers summarized the arcs in six shapes, which covered almost all novels. The simplest patterns were “rise” and “fall”, showing that the plot was straightforward. Two of the most popular story shapes among readers were “rise-fall” and “fall-rise-fall”. It showed that more twists and turns in the stories are preferred by readers.
So why do researchers analyze the mathematics of literature? As the study’s lead author Andrew Reagan told Scientific American, turning words into data “can teach us more about stories.”
1. What does paragraph 3 focus on in relation to the number “three”?A.Its significance in literary works. |
B.Its various interpretations in literature. |
C.Its occurrences in literature and language. |
D.Its importance in mathematical concepts. |
A.It brings a feeling of power and unity. | B.It carries a special meaning in math. |
C.It can create a strong emotional impact. | D.It indicates the innovation of storytelling. |
A.By recording the use of numbers in fiction works. |
B.By analyzing math knowledge used in different novels. |
C.By comparing the number of characters in some works. |
D.By using shapes to show the readers’ reading experiences. |
A.To improve readers’ mathematical skills. |
B.To gain a deeper understanding of stories. |
C.To explore the role of literature in teaching math. |
D.To uncover hidden mathematical patterns in stories. |
10 . In films and TV shows, police officers study fingerprints to catch bad guys. Now, conservationists (people who work to protect animals and the environment) are using a similar method to deal with the illegal overfishing of sharks.
Overfishing is when too many of a particular type of fish are caught, putting that species in danger. Many sharks are killed because of a high demand — and high price — for their fins. In some countries they are used to make shark fin soup, which some people believe is good for health. Around 100 species of sharks are protected by CITES — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which is an agreement between 184 countries that protects wildlife that is sold.
CITES has teams of people who visit ports and fish factories to look for evidence of protected species being illegally caught and sold. The idea is to punish those responsible and stop it happening, but finding evidence is difficult and can take a long time. Often, fish are sold before teams arrive and if a fish is cut up ready for sale, it’s hard to tell which species it was.
Scientists have come up with a process that studies “fish dust” — tiny traces of fish that get left on the floor at ports and factories, even after the fish have gone. Using a process called metabarcoding, they examine the DNA in it and can tell if the DNA is from a protected species. The scientists tested the method in Indonesia, where many sharks are caught and sold. They studied dust from seven sites and found evidence of 61 shark species — more than 80% of them CITES-protected. Dr. Andhika Prasetyo, the scientist who led the research, hopes the new method could soon be helping to protect endangered sea life.
1. What is the purpose of CITES?A.To protect wildlife in the trade | B.To study the behavior of sharks. |
C.To offer medical treatment to wildlife. | D.To stop overfishing in dangerous waters. |
A.Observing endangered sharks up close. | B.Dealing with international problems. |
C.Working with local fish factories. | D.Finding timely and effective evidence. |
A.It has met the need for shark research. | B.It has begun to show promising results. |
C.It has raised doubts in the fishing industry. | D.It has been introduced to different countries. |
A.CITES: what it can tell us | B.DNA uncovers shark secrets |
C.DNA tests could save sharks | D.The silent guardian of the sea: CITES |