1 . How to Improve Your EQ
Emotional quotient (EQ) consists of self- awareness, self-control, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills. These help you manage your stress levels and communicate effectively with people.Here are some helpful tips to increase your EQ.
Pay attention to your body
Learn to manage your emotions
Once you're able to recognize your own emotions, it's important to work on regulating and controlling them.
Self-control is one of the five major components of EQ, and willpower is key to self-control. You can enhance willpower by resisting short-term temptation and satisfaction in order to focus on long-term goals.
Build your empathy
Empathy involves being able to recognize how other people are feeling and share in their emotions.
Put yourself out there socially
Get out of your comfort zone and make an effort to be more social, which can help you practice and improve your social skills. It can be scary to step outside your comfort zone, but increased social connection can have a positive impact on your life.
| A．Work on your willpower |
| B．Use self-motivation to boost self-control |
| C．It's the ability to put yourself in another person's shoes |
| D．This will help you practice the skill of identifying your feelings |
| E．Start listening to the physical conditions of your emotions, instead of ignoring them |
| F．You can do deep breathing exercises to calm anxiety in emotionally-charged situations |
| G．Social connection also leads to better emotional and physical health and promotes well-being |
2 . Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm (算法) that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings (隆隆声) in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earth-quakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). “It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earth-quake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
1. How does the AI forecast earthquakes?| A．By identifying data from the satellites. |
| B．By analyzing background sounds in the Earth. |
| C．By modeling data based on earthquake recordings. |
| D．By monitoring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. |
| A．The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes. |
| B．The importance of preparing for earthquakes. |
| C．The significance of developing the AI prediction. |
| D．The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction. |
| A．Conducting tests in different locations. |
| B．Applying the AI approach to other fields. |
| C．Building more earthquake stations in Texas. |
| D．Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy. |
| A．Stable but outdated. | B．Effective but costly. |
| C．Potential and economical. | D．Pioneering and promising. |
3 . How to Avoid an Internet Addiction
It may seem like everyone surfs the web these days. But if you can’t have interest in other aspects of your life because of the Internet, you may be on your way to an Internet addiction. You might fear you’re the only one who has experienced that feeling.
More and more people in the world are becoming addicted to the Internet, and you are not the only one with this problem. So do not be embarrassed. Just be brave to admit that you are on your way to an Internet addiction. And then find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
Set aside limited time for computer use.
Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it.
Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts.
If you are free on weekends, call friends and ask them to go outside to do something you enjoy, like playing a sport. This will take your mind off the computer.
Use an alarm clock or timer (计时器).
Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get away from the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer on your desktop.
| A．Being addicted to it is quite normal. |
| B．Admit you are at risk of an addiction. |
| C．The truth, though, is that it’s quite common to be an addict. |
| D．When the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it. |
| E．This can be programmed to shut down your computer after the set time. |
| F．If you have a problem on weekdays, phone your friends or ask for help in person. |
| G．This will prevent you from using the Internet so often or going on to another page. |
4 . Sweating may not be your favorite thing to do, but it is necessary.
Sweat is known to cool the skin, bringing toxins (毒素) to the surface and giving the skin a healthy glow. Research shows that sweating can increase and maintain skin hydration. However, leaving sweat on the skin for too long can cause skin diseases such as acne.
When you’re hot, your heart beats faster to cool the body, releasing endorphins that cause feelings of joy.
When sitting in a sauna (桑拿浴室), your body temperature rises, so your body works overtime to cool itself down by sweating. And you’ll be better off for it. A 20-year Finnish study found that people who sweated it out regularly in a sauna had a lower rate of sudden cardiac (心脏的) deaths.
·If you sweat heavily during exercise, that’s usually a positive sign. Athletes tend to sweat sooner and more than inactive people. Their bodies have learned to cool down more efficiently during physical activity. A PLOSONE study supports this, showing that long-distance runners not only got sweatier sooner, but also activated more sweat glands, resulting in more sweat than their non-active counterparts.
| A．Sweating supports your heart |
| B．Sweating a lot means that you’re fit |
| C．Sweat is the stuff that floods out when our body temperature rises |
| D．Your sweaty self can also make those around you feel happier too |
| E．Sweating contributes to a decrease in blood pressure to some extent |
| F．So, it’s essential to wash your face and body after sweating |
| G．It’s a natural bodily function that helps to regulate body temperature and prevent overheating |
5 . If you’re a keen photographer with a passion for making an impact, we’d love to have you join this nonprofit photography workshop in Africa! You don’t need to be a pro to join: you just need to have a good camera, basic photography skills, and an interest in giving back through photography.
·Program schedule One-week workshopThe program will be kicked off with a workshop taught by humanitarian photographer Anna Lusty. The first week will be focused on all elements of nonprofit photography, including how to prepare for shoots, how to approach projects in a culturally sensitive way, and how to best capture (捕捉) the essence of projects, etc. Half days will be spent on theory, and during the other half, we’ll visit a nonprofit organization so that we can put skills into practice.
·Photography assignmentsFrom the second week, you’ll start your photography assignments. Each week, you’ll be assigned to a grassroots organization of your choice. This can have a wide range of focus areas, such as education, animal welfare, sports coaching and more. You’ll spend your time getting to understand the organization’s mission and projects, and you’ll document their work with your camera. At the end of the week, there will be time for post production, and you can donate a selection of your images to the organization.
·Logistics and supportAccommodation, transport and support are all provided during this photography volunteer project. We’ll pick you up from the airport, provide all necessary transport and support on the ground and supply daily meals.
·Start dates and feesOur start dates for 2024 are as follows:
Cape Town: Feb 19/May 14 /July 17 /Oct 16
Livingstone: July 31
Program fees for 2024:
| 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | |
| Cape Town | $2,150 | $2,700 | $3,250 |
| Livingstone | $2,750 | $3,200 | $3,650 |
We’d love to receive your application!
1. What is required to apply for the program?| A．Professional photography skills. |
| B．Related volunteer experience. |
| C．Proper photographic equipment. |
| D．Interest in African culture. |
| A．Each volunteer is assigned a professional photographer. |
| B．The program combines theoretical learning and practical sessions. |
| C．Volunteers can team up freely to finish a project together. |
| D．Participants raise money for the organization. |
| A．$2,150. | B．$2,700. |
| C．$3,200. | D．$3,650. |
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7 . When she was 86, Mom moved to our city. My husband, Kevin, and I found a lovely apartment for her. I was happy to help take care of her
The day after she moved in, she called me to
When with my friend Beth, I spent 20 minutes sharing how Mom’s attitude
I decided to keep a better watch on my
A few days later, I received a journal from my friend Torry. On the first page he had written, “Jeanette, I use such a journal every day to
Over the next few months, as I continued, I noticed little things I’d
| A．if | B．because | C．unless | D．until |
| A．ask | B．complain | C．care | D．argue |
| A．eat | B．order | C．prepare | D．smell |
| A．fix | B．analyze | C．raise | D．discuss |
| A．tired | B．annoyed | C．confused | D．scared |
| A．independent | B．inactive | C．ungrateful | D．delighted |
| A．idea | B．tradition | C．routine | D．habit |
| A．teeth | B．tongue | C．hands | D．legs |
| A．communicate | B．reflect | C．question | D．change |
| A．calls | B．journal | C．pizza | D．apartment |
| A．spread | B．prove | C．write | D．bring |
| A．pitiful | B．regretful | C．thankful | D．careful |
| A．argument | B．discussion | C．invention | D．replacement |
| A．ignored | B．forgotten | C．recorded | D．abandoned |
| A．guide | B．love | C．praise | D．teach |
8 . More than 40 million Americans move each year,but not always by choice.Whether you’re moving because of work or schooling or for better chances,adjusting to (适应) the life in a new place can be difficult.It is especially true when you don’t love your new city very much.
Treat it as an adventure.
Get involved with your neighbors.
Introduce yourself to neighbors and everyone else you meet.
It takes time to get to know a new place, so don’t expect to feel comfortable right away.
| A．Find what you love. |
| B．Give yourself time to adjust. |
| C．Be patient and go after your dream. |
| D．Tell them you are new in the town. |
| E．Here are some tips to help you adjust to your new home. |
| F．Show others the photos of your favorite places in your old town. |
| G．Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and grow up. |
1. When did Jane get her Sunset published?
| A．In 1987. | B．In 1996. | C．In 1992. |
| A．Arts. | B．Law. | C．Literature. |
| A．Playing in summer vacation. |
| B．Reading local newspapers. |
| C．Working as a reporter. |
| A．It’s a collection of stories. | B．It’s a published novel. | C．It’s an unfinished play. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Hosting a program. | B．Holding a meeting. | C．Giving a lecture. |
| A．Eggplants and melons. | B．Potatoes and mushrooms. | C．Carrots and tomatoes. |
| A．To get a teamwork award. |
| B．To make kids develop confidence. |
| C．To help kids know more about food. |
| A．Create recipes. | B．Design gardens. | C．Build kitchens. |
