1. What did David suggest changing at first?
A.The working plan. | B.The movie theatre. | C.The time arrangement. |
A.Comedy. | B.Science fiction. | C.Romance. |
A.At 6:00. | B.At 6:30. | C.At 8:00. |
1. Why does George want to go to the book exhibition?
A.To buy a book. | B.To meet a penfriend. | C.To do a book signing. |
A.Hold a meeting. | B.Go to her son’s school. | C.Pick up Sarah. |
1. Why does Monica choose Tai Chi instead of yoga?
A.It enjoys popularity. | B.It requires less tension. | C.It reflects Chinese culture. |
A.Maintaining balance. | B.Strengthening muscles. | C.Preventing diseases. |
A.In a bookstore. | B.At a restaurant | C.In a library. |
A.The man has to leave. | B.She offers another option. | C.She can’t make it. |
A.School activities. | B.Favorite subjects. | C.Lessons. |
A.On the 22nd. | B.On the 23rd. | C.On the 24th. |
A.Mum and son. | B.Teacher and student. | C.Doctor and patient. |
9 . Selection of events for December
2 December, 7 pm — 8.30 pmDiscussion (In-person, Ambleside)
Music and environmental activism
Join Sarah Smout for an evening of wonderful music, with time for conversation about the role of music and art in encouraging positive environmental change.
Venue (活动场地): Percival Lecture TheatreTickets: £10
https: //bit.ly/47merV4
4 December, 6.30 pm — 7.45pm
Lecture (In-person, London, and online)
Tipping points in lakes
Lake pollution has deep impacts on ecological (生态的) structure, function and overall biodiversity (生物多样性). Professor Pete Langdon will discuss how and why lakes fall into polluted states and how easily they can recover (恢复).
Venue: Royal Geographical SocietyTickets: Free
https://bit.ly/491JI1M
16 Decembe — 21 April 2024
Exhibition (展览)(In-person, Hawkshead)
Earth Photo 2023 at Grizedale Forest
Visit Grizedale Forest to see an impressive collection of photos from the 2023 Earth Photo competition that tell powerful stories about our planet.
Venue: Grizedale ForestTickets: Free
https://bit.ly/49ni9Q6
18 December,7.30 pm — 8.45pm
Lecture (In-person, Chester)
Studying the landscape
Mike Blackburn shows how the landscape has changed over many centuries of human settlement in Cheshire on the Wirral and along the River Dee.
Venue: Grosvenor MuseumTickets: £5
https://bit.ly/3FMNIoY
1. Which of the following websites will a music lover most likely visit?
A.https: //bit.ly/491JI1M. | B.https://bit.ly/49ni9Q6. |
C.https://bit.ly/47merV4. | D.https://bit.ly/3FMNIoY. |
A.Show his knowledge of forest recovery. |
B.Share his opinions on lake pollution. |
C.Tell people about the importance of biodiversity. |
D.Encourage people to work for wildlife protection. |
A.Royal Geographical Society. |
B.Percival Lecture Theatre. |
C.Grosvenor Museum. |
D.Grizedale Forest. |
10 . Nowadays, we live in a strict and judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults of others and yet seem to ignore their own ones. Some misguided souls believe they have a moral duty to help you be a better person telling you what a failure you really are.
If you’re the one placing criticism upon others, please stop. Make a conscious decision, rather than focus on the negative aspect of a person’s performance or attitudes, and you can offer helpful suggestions. If I’m painting a living room and making a mess in doing so, I’d have any husband say to me, “This is a tough job. Can I offer a suggestion that might make it easier for you?” rather than have him point out what a careless painter I am.
If you’re on the receiving end of criticism, the “OK” response is a perfect solution. When someone comments negatively on a task you’re doing, the natural response is to defend and attack. However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the defensive. It diffuses a potentially explosive situation. It’s important to keep calm and listen without feeling, to be an objective observer. There is much that one can learn from a negative review. You can ask yourself: Could I have done better, and been more thoughtful? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? Is there any truth in what the other person says? If so, how can I improve?
In any event, one should remember the saying, “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning (指责) and you will not be condemned.” One can learn to be “OK” with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact his or her relationship with the other party. Let it go and that will be “OK”.
1. What does the author want to show through the example in Paragraph 2?A.Praise is more important than criticism. | B.It’s hard to avoid making mistakes. |
C.We ought to accept others’ criticism. | D.Pointing out a fault needs a skill. |
A.Paying no attention to it. | B.Learning something from it. |
C.Making excuses for your mistakes. | D.Defending and attacking sometimes. |
A.spreads | B.improves | C.reduces | D.conveys |
A.Is criticism really necessary? | B.What can you learn from criticism? |
C.What’s the best way to voice criticism? | D.How to criticize and reply to criticism? |