Highland barley (青稞) has been a main food of Xizang for thousands of years. Recently, it has helped Chinese bakers win international awards in Europe.
Lin Yeqiang and Feng Yingjie
The event was held at the Baking Exhibition Center in Munich,
“This shows that highland barley has been recognized by the international baking industry, and that it provides a new alternative to high-end baking flour,” said Wang Zi, coach of the Chinese bakery team. Highland barley has
“Using highland barley to make fermented seeds integrates traditional Chinese cultural elements with their baking and gives the world a better understanding
Denia Escutia, born in Pajaro, dreamed of moving to Southern California to learn how to care for sick kids in University of California at Los Angeles(UCLA). But when a river swallowed her town and destroyed her home, she delayed those dreams to take care of her family instead.
Escutia, who is 18, is a recent high school graduate. In the predawn hours of March 11, Escutia woke up to find flood water in her room, which was ankle-deep in just a few minutes.
Ecutia’s family, scared and panicked, unplugged appliances and threw anything they could onto tables, counters and beds. But Escutia’s family didn’t feel like they needed to leave.
Her mom was shocked by electrical currents in the water. That’s when her family decided to flee, escaping in waist-deep water to an apartment building across the street. A few hours later, they caught a ride out of the town in military rescue vehicles. On the way to her grandmother’s, Escutia wondered if she would ever call Pajaro home again.
When she returned to Pajaro in late March, she found her house was filled with mud. A photo of her in a blue and black dress still hung on the living room wall. But the house was not fit to live in.
Leaving the house she grew up in, Escutia locked the door. Officials hung a yellow and black sign from the house that read: “Lawful only to enter for permitted cleanup purposes. ”
Escutia had just been admitted to UCLA. She had not yet shared the good news with her family. After the flood, her happy secret quickly transformed into a burden. She couldn’t decide between pursuing her dream in Southern California and staying to help her family.
“I haven’t told my parents yet, but I was planning on telling them,” she said to her teacher. “All I can think about is how I’ m going to be able to help my parents through this, especially financially.”
Escutia’s mother searched all over the area to find a new home to rent but she didn’t find any in her price range. The family were in a seemingly endless search for affordable housing.
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At last, one of Escutia’s teachers invited her family to live in her house.
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Escutia finally told her parents that she had been admitted to UCLA.
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Yours sincerely,
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4 . If you want to do well in class, studying is one of the best things you can do to boost your grade. The following tips will help you do your best in class.
·Study in 1-hour blocks.
·Plan regular breaks.
Step away for a few minutes every hour so you don’t feel overworked. Since studying takes up a lot of energy and brainpower, schedule in 5-10 minutes every hour when you just relax.
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Work on difficult concepts when you have the most energy. It might sound like a good idea to save tough subjects for later, but you won’t feel as motivated to learn about them. Instead, choose the class or subject you have the most trouble with and work on it right away when you sit down to study.
·Rewrite your notes in your own words.
Organizing your notes helps you keep information a lot easier. Go through all of the notes you’ve taken and pick out the information you think is most important. Rewrite the notes on a separate page or in a different notebook.
•Reward yourself when you finish.
Treat yourself to something small when you reach your study goals.
| A．Focus on hard topics first. |
| B．Schedule time to study every day. |
| C．Avoid working through the breaks you’ve scheduled. |
| D．Keep your study sessions shorter so you don’t get worn out. |
| E．In this way, all of the similar information is organized and easy to read. |
| F．Find a place where you won’t have trouble concentrating on the material. |
| G．Give yourself something to look forward to when you finish your studies. |
5 . As the planet gets hotter, the need for cool living environments is becoming more urgent. But air conditioning is a major contributor to global warming since units release powerful greenhouse gases and use lots of energy.
Now, researchers from McGill University, UCLA and Princeton have found in a new study an inexpensive, sustainable alternative to mechanical cooling with refrigerants (制冷剂) in hot and dry climates, and a way to relieve dangerous heat waves during electricity blackouts.
The researchers set out to answer how to achieve a new benchmark (基准) in passive cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates such as Southern California. As an attempt, they examined the use of roof materials that radiate (辐射) heat into the cold universe, even under direct sunlight, and how to combine them with temperature-driven ventilation (通风). These cool radiator materials and coatings are often used to stop roofs overheating. Researchers have also used them to improve heat rejection from chillers. But there is untapped potential for integrating them into architectural design more fully, so they can not only reject indoor heat to outer space in a passive way, but also drive regular and healthy air changes.
“We found we could maintain air temperatures several degrees below the current surrounding temperature, and several degrees more below a reference ‘gold standard’ for passive cooling,” said Remy Fortin, lead author and PhD candidate at the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture. “We did this without sacrificing healthy ventilation air changes.” This was a considerable challenge, considering air exchanges are a source of heating when the aim is to keep a room cooler than the outside.
The researchers hope the findings will be used to positively impact communities suffering from dangerous climate heating and heatwaves. “We hope that materials scientists, architects, and engineers will be interested in these results, and that our work will inspire more complete thinking for how to integrate breakthroughs in radiative cooling materials with simple but effective architectural solutions,” said Remy Fortin.
1. What might cause researchers to look for an alternative to air conditioning?| A．The severe shortage of energy. | B．The greenhouse effect of air conditioning. |
| C．The increasing dangerous heatwaves. | D．The need for cool living environments. |
| A．To obtain ideas for their research. | B．To prevent roofs from overheating. |
| C．To find the best material for roofs. | D．To make roofs well ventilated. |
| A．Uncaring. | B．Disapproving. | C．Positive. | D．Worried. |
| A．An effective architectural solution |
| B．A major contributor to global warming |
| C．A sustainable alternative to air conditioning |
| D．A more complete thinking for cooling materials |
6 . What is the happiest age? An evaluation of over 400 samples shows how subjective well-being develops over the course of a lifespan.
In their study, the researchers examined trends in subjective well-being over the lifespan based on 443 samples from longitudinal (纵向的) studies with a total of 460, 902 participants. “We focused on changes in three central components of subjective well-being: life satisfaction, positive emotional states and negative emotional states,” explains Professor Susanne Büeker, who initially worked on the study in Bochum.
The findings show that life satisfaction decreased between the ages of 9 and 16, then increased slightly until the age of 70, and then decreased once again until the age of 96. Positive emotional states showed a general decline from age 9 to age 94, while negative emotional states waved slightly between ages 9 and 22, then declined until age 60 and then increased once again.
The researchers owe the slight decline in life satisfaction between the ages of 9 and 16 to, for example, changes in the body and in the social life that take place during puberty (青春期). Satisfaction rises again from young adulthood onwards. Positive feelings tend to decrease from childhood to late adulthood.
In very late adulthood, all components of subjective well-being tended to worsen rather than improve. “This could be related to the fact that in very old people, physical performance and social contacts decrease, and health often deteriorates, not least because their peers pass away, ”guess the researchers.
The study highlights the need to consider and promote subjective well-being with its various components across the lifespan, as the authors of the study conclude. Their findings could provide significant guidance for the development of intervention programs, especially those aimed at maintaining or improving subjective well-being late in life.
1. What is mentioned in paragraph 2?| A．The focus of the study. | B．The significance of the study. |
| C．The result of the study. | D．The purpose of the study. |
| A．Their decreased social contacts. |
| B．Their physical and social-life changes. |
| C．The wave of their emotional states. |
| D．The influence from their school performances. |
| A．Improves. | B．Maintains. | C．Recovers. | D．Worsens. |
| A．Career guidance. | B．Intellectual development. |
| C．Senior health. | D．Public education. |
7 . As children, our mother always taught my brother and me the value of acquiring life skills. “It sets you apart,” she would say. While my brother chose the path of mastering musical instruments, I gravitated towards the field of languages. Growing up in a multilingual household where Mandarin, Cantonese, and English mixed, I felt it natural to continue exploring new linguistic possibilities.
Languages fascinated me. I was attracted by the way words gracefully rolled off tongues and how each language seemed to unlock a door to an entirely new world, no matter how challenging they were to learn.
Eager to try beyond Asian languages, it was my mother who suggested French as a suitable starting point. The elegance and poetic charm of the language quickly attracted me. The melodic flow and the way the words effortlessly danced off my tongue caused a thrilling feeling, fuelling my desire to explore deeper into its complexity. Interestingly, despite my passion and talent for it, French proved to be the language that took the longest to fully grasp. Nevertheless, I insisted and never gave up expanding my linguistic arsenal (宝库).
After realizing that Spanish wasn’t the right fit for me, I found myself addicted to the fascinating world of German. Being enrolled in a German-speaking school speeded my progress, and when two years, my command of German surpassed (超过) my years of studying French. As time passed, I added Latin, Ancient Greek, and Japanese to my linguistic arsenal.
It fact, speaking multiple languages is not a mere accomplishment; it is a joyous celebration of the richness of human expression. For me, it serves as a powerful tool to develop connections with others on a great level, where humanity unites in a shared pursuit of compassion, harmony and mutual respect.
1. Why did the author’s mother value acquiring life skills?| A．It contributes to future success. | B．It is a tradition in their family. |
| C．It is part of making a living. | D．It makes an individual outstanding. |
| A．It widened his world. | B．It was necessary for his future. |
| C．It was a valuable part of his life. | D．It boosted his confidence. |
| A．He showed little interest in it. | B．He found it challenging. |
| C．He considered it unsuitable. | D．He quit it halfway. |
| A．Organized. | B．Reliable. | C．Creative. | D．Determined. |
8 . Positive Reinforcement Course with Terry Golson
Relationship building with your horse
·from the ground and in the saddle (马鞍)
Learn how to
·solve behavior issues
·communicate with your horse
·use rewards effectively
·deepen the friendship between you and your horse
Whatever you want to achieve—going out confidently in the fields, riding a fluent dressage (驯马技术) test, or self-loading into a carriage—this course can help.
The day begins with coffee and conversation. We’ll dig into behavior science and horse ethology (the study of animals in their natural environment). Next, we’ll discuss your individual horses and your training goals. Then, Terry will work with coach partnership to uncover what your horse is really saying to you, and how you react positively and productively so that the needs of both the horse and the rider are met.
Terry Golson is a lifelong horsewoman. She’s trained with some excellent dressage instructors, including Jessica Rechosen and Kim Litwinczak. In 2015, the first year of showing her horse, Terry and Tonka came in first or second in each of their ten classes.
When: Saturday, January 30, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Hermitage Farm, 179 Cherry Lane, Durham CT 06422
Horse and owner partnerships: $75
Auditors (旁听生) welcome: $10
If you want to know more information after the course, you can attend our private lessons in the afternoon. Please click here.
Sign up at: www, cooperativehorse.com
1. What information can we get about the course?| A．It will be held in Terry’s studio. | B．It will take place in the morning. |
| C．It offers private lessons any time. | D．It offers free tests for participants. |
| A．To teach you how to treat your horses’ illnesses. |
| B．To show you how to be a good dressage instructor. |
| C．To introduce how to get along well with your horses. |
| D．To display how to perform well in a riding contest. |
| A．A newspaper. | B．An art magazine. | C．A travel guide. | D．A personal website. |
9 . 82-year-old Willie Ortiz, an old solider, has a special love for cats. It started in 1995, when he
He started feeding the cat, which led him to a shocking
However, the
“I have never met a more
Willie Ortiz
| A．sent away | B．came across | C．brought up | D．looked into |
| A．agreed | B．promised | C．acknowledged | D．recalled |
| A．discovery | B．possibility | C．thought | D．assumption |
| A．checks | B．skills | C．training | D．care |
| A．doubt | B．explanation | C．exception | D．requirement |
| A．decision | B．adventure | C．profession | D．potential |
| A．income | B．cost | C．market | D．risk |
| A．discussion | B．investigation | C．exhibition | D．mission |
| A．double | B．joyful | C．familiar | D．boring |
| A．assess | B．simplify | C．honor | D．inspect |
| A．talented | B．humorous | C．outgoing | D．committed |
| A．inspires | B．comforts | C．supports | D．matches |
| A．awkward | B．proud | C．curious | D．nervous |
| A．ignores | B．expects | C．admits | D．regrets |
| A．orderly | B．meaningful | C．complicated | D．stable |
| A．Morning. | B．Afternoon. | C．Evening. |
