1 . Districts across the US are trying to address the high number of students needing mental health support. What if they could enlist students as part of the solution, too? A rural Ohio high school has done just that.
At Claymont High School in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a group of about 21 high schoolers are trained in mental health first aid. They’ve taken courses to learn how to help their peers who are going through a difficult time.
The students, who are in grades 10 through 12, are part of a larger program called Peers Uplifting Peers, or PUP, which helps to break down the stigma (耻辱) around mental health and wellness and normalize having conversations about both and seeking professional help when necessary.
A key part of their training is to help their friends get in touch with professionals and established resources. “Students are helping out by picking up on early warning signs. They are noticing that maybe someone is having a hard day or is just sitting by themselves,” said Kelsi Barnhart, the school’s assistant principal. “They try to be good friends, and they speak up. It’s not that they are stepping in and providing counseling.”
Despite a national conversation around mental health, the context may be different in rural areas like Uhrichsville where people feel ashamed of discussing mental health. “It’s hard to talk about mental health out loud,” said Bridget Britton, a licensed social worker. Getting to a therapist can also be a challenge since most rural areas do not have the bus and rail systems found in urban communities. There are also financial barriers. “Many rural residents work on farms, which often don’t provide workers with health insurance,” she said.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?A.Students face mental health issues. |
B.Students actively seek mental health help. |
C.Students are unwilling to share mental health programs. |
D.Students are getting involved in the mental health program. |
A.Promoting academic excellence. |
B.Advocating for stricter school policies. |
C.Reducing the shame concerning mental well-being. |
D.Encouraging competitive behavior among students. |
A.Transportation systems are well-established in rural areas. |
B.Mental health issues are less taken seriously in rural areas. |
C.Licensed social workers are readily available in rural communities. |
D.Financial barriers and lack of insurance prevent access to therapists. |
A.PUP: Peers taking the lead in high school. |
B.PUP: Government breaking down the stigma. |
C.Mental Health: Professionals offering training. |
D.Mental Health: A pressing issue among students. |
2 . There are world-class museums located across the globe, from well-established institutions to newer builds and niche offerings. For museum fans, the choice is endless. Here, we look at some of the world’s most visited museums.
The Louvre — Paris, FranceWith record-breaking visitor figures, The Louvre is undoubtedly one of the most popular museums in the world. It is home to over 380,000 objects and a permanent collection that covers 60, 600 square meters. Visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, drawings, and more, with famous highlights being the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. As well as its world-class collection, it is also a landmark in itself, thanks to the iconic Louvre Pyramid, designed by the distinguished Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei.
National Museum of China — Beijing, ChinaThis museum is home to 1.3 million objects, displayed in a series of galleries exploring everything from ancient ceramics and calligraphy to jade and bronze treasures, as well as Buddhist sculptures and socialist-realism art. Recent exhibitions have covered a wide range of topics from across the world of art, culture, history and politics. These have included The Power of Truth: Marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Karl Marx, and The Splendor of Asia: An Exhibition of Asian Civilizations. Since May 2021, more than 30 of China’s top museums have adopted digital collectibles as an alternative to NFTs.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art — New York, USANext one on the list of the most visited museums in the world is The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met’). The Met is the largest art museum in the United States and holds more than 2million works in its permanent collection. It is famous for holding blockbuster attractions, such as 2018’s record-breaking Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer. It also hosts the Met Gala each year, although the 2020 event had to be moved online due to the pandemic. In 2021, Sofie Andersen, head of digital content at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, spoke to Blooloop about digital storytelling and the museum’s online strategy.
1. What makes the Louvre enjoy the greatest popularity?A.Its record-breaking visitors. | B.Its strategic location in Paris. |
C.Its distinguished designer I. M. Pei. | D.Its various collections of objects. |
A.Buddhist sculptures. | B.Ancient ceramics. |
C.Impressionist paintings. | D.Jade and bronze treasures. |
A.It is the oldest art museum in the world. |
B.It hosts an annual event called the Met Gala. |
C.It has the largest collection of Michelangelo’s works. |
D.It focuses mainly on digital content and online exhibitions. |
3 . The fast-paced modern life in the city can be too much for an introvert (内向的人) like myself. And I sometimes really need some time to
Well, after my A-levels, I stayed at my uncle’s house. At that time the gardening
Whenever I go to my uncle’s home, I collect more plant saplings (幼苗) for my Garden. So now my garden is full of colorful flowers and
I enjoy watering my Garden. It gives me enough physical exercise and sends me back to my work with
A.turn into | B.shrink from | C.retire into | D.escape from |
A.ability | B.opportunity | C.dream | D.plan |
A.fascinated | B.puzzled | C.benefited | D.annoyed |
A.confidence | B.sympathy | C.relief | D.enthusiasm |
A.suspected | B.wondered | C.imagined | D.noticed |
A.decorating | B.beautifying | C.fixing | D.opening |
A.cautious | B.nervous | C.eager | D.patient |
A.large | B.another | C.delicate | D.first |
A.continued | B.happened | C.seemed | D.started |
A.challenge | B.wealth | C.happiness | D.responsibility |
A.however | B.otherwise | C.somehow | D.moreover |
A.worried | B.bored | C.thrilled | D.moved |
A.spirit | B.courage | C.feeling | D.strength |
A.renewed | B.original | C.limited | D.poor |
A.embarrassment | B.satisfaction | C.bitterness | D.politeness |
1. 社徽的形状、颜色等;
2. 你的设计思路;
3. 希望得到采纳。
注意:1. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2. 词数80左右。
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As China’s catering (餐饮) income reaches record highs, new trends are developing that combine ancient and modern elements. This comes among the noticeable growth of trends like guochao,
Beijing’s time-honored dim sum brand Daoxiangcun, founded in 1895,
The pipa cake, shaped like the traditional Chinese musical instrument, the
Among the new products, the cloisonne cake, like a gourd-shaped (葫芦形) vase, is a special product jointly
With the rapid development of live-streaming e-commerce and cross-border e-commerce, innovations in Chinese dim sum
Chinese dim sum, with its characteristic of being low in sugar and fat, is gradually becoming a new favorite
6 . ALL DRESSED UP...with nowhere to go? It can hurt when your friend cancels plans at the last minute with a message: “Sorry, can’t make it after all.” But there are plenty of ways to get over the disappointment and make the most of your day.
How to be honest.
Have a back-up plan. Your original plans may not be possible, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time. Despite the upset feeling, you can still make the most of the time you’ve been given back to focus on yourself.
A.How to draw the line |
B.When to draw the line |
C.It’s important to acknowledge your emotions |
D.It’s common to reply to the last-minute “can’t make-it” text |
E.It’s often hard to reply to the last-minute “can’t make-it” text |
F.For example, watch a film, or go for a relaxing walk into nature |
G.These can be signs that they aren’t the most reliable person to be friends with |
7 . Economist Tyler Cowen argues that traditional interview methods are not effective in determining the best candidates for a job, especially in creative roles. Candidates who are well-prepared often pass these interviews, but this only tests their preparation and not their abilities.
To determine the best candidate, Cowen suggests that interviewers concentrate on authenticity (真实性) and spontaneity (自发性) in their interactions with candidates, rather than relying on pre-written questions.
The interviewer should be trustworthy, Cowen argues, as it helps them better evaluate the authenticity of candidates. Eventually, “better allocation (分配) of talent” contributes to economic growth, and more thoughtful interview methods can help identify more talented individuals and elevate (提升) them to greater opportunities. Cowen adds, “There are too many interview questions, and every interviewer is ready. For example, ‘What mistakes did you make in your previous job?’ But many candidates just didn’t prepare well and didn’t provide a good answer. So in most cases, for better candidates, you are actually just preparing for testing. But for more creative jobs, you will lose candidates with other qualities.”
“How to get people into what I call the “Real Mode” largely depends on who they are, as well as who you are. If I am interviewing a candidate, my favorite discussions are just those without scripts. I prefer to have these conversations without asking questions. I hope they are natural. I like spontaneity — how to achieve it depends on the environment, work, how much time you have, and many other factors.”
“An estimate suggests that since the 1960s, 20% to 40% of US economic growth has come from “better talent allocation”. If we had a fresher and more creative interview process, I do think people would be more thoughtful. They will think more deeply about the work they will be engaged in. I think we will find talents that we haven’t seen so far. We will enable more people to have greater opportunities.”
1. How do the interviewers determine the best candidates?A.By judging if they are well-prepared. | B.By asking pre-written questions. |
C.By focusing on their real performances. | D.By testing their work efficiency. |
A.Useless. | B.Crucial. | C.Inspiring. | D.Changeable. |
A.Stressing the importance of authenticity in interviews. |
B.Explaining the role of interviews in evaluating candidates. |
C.Rethinking interview approaches for better talent allocation. |
D.Avoiding the impact of talent allocation to economic growth. |
A.An interviewer. | B.An interviewee. | C.A graduate student. | D.A career trainer. |
8 . Dr. Francis Collins, a renowned American scientist with both an MD and a PhD, holds an outstanding place in the scientific community. His groundbreaking work in mapping the entire human genome (基因) represents a monumental achievement in the history of science. In a recent interview, Dr. Henry inquired about the origin of Collins’s dedication to a life in science. Collins owed his contribution back to a remarkable high school science lesson.
In this particular class, students were presented with sealed boxes containing unknown contents. The assignment was to determine what was inside the boxes without opening them, a task that required creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Collins explained that this assignment captured his imagination and sparked his desire to explore the unknown.
This lesson, Collins explained, was a powerful example of “education from the inside out.” It stimulated a sense of internal curiosity and the urge to seek answers. In contrast, traditional education often follows a “from the outside in” approach, where teachers serve as authorities with the answers, and students are expected to learn and absorb the information. This traditional model can sometimes stifle curiosity and prevent students from developing a deep emotional connection with the subject matter.
Collins’s experience highlights the importance of stimulating a curious mindset in education. When students are encouraged to explore and question, they are more likely to engage with the material, develop a deeper understanding, and memorize the information longer. This “education from the inside out” approach not only benefits students academically but also helps them develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in life.
In conclusion, Dr. Francis Collins’s dedication to science was lit by a high school science lesson that contained the principles of “education from the inside out.” This approach to learning, which promotes curiosity and problem-solving, is crucial for stimulating a deep understanding of subject matter and developing the skills necessary for success. Collins’s story serves as a reminder that we can all be inspired to go after our passions and make meaningful contributions to the world through the power of education.
1. What is the function of Paragraph 1?A.To state the human genome. | B.To present the interview. |
C.To lead to the topic of the passage. | D.To show the achievement of Dr. Collins. |
A.It had several sealed boxes. | B.It stimulated him to determine and create. |
C.It had unsolved assignments. | D.It stimulated him to imagine and explore. |
A.kill | B.change | C.excite | D.protect |
A.Teachers serve as authorities in classes. | B.Curiosity education makes a difference. |
C.Subject matter and skills really count. | D.Passion always takes priority for success. |
9 . Manager Jan Millward has a background in facilitating activities for older people and also in farming. She describes the service: “Many people who are here have worked the land all their lives and need to get outside. When men come here, they feel they have a purpose. The Countrymen’s Club cares for them and supports their families. Their wives take breaks for two to three hours a week and precious time to speak to other ladies.
“While the men are here, they can engage in woodworking, assist with animal care, or cultivate vegetables. Some simply desire a friendly conversation. We’ve even set up a polytunnel (塑料大棚) for them to pick flowers for their wives.”
Located in Ryland’s Farm, a humble house filled with tools and craft projects stands as the heart of the Countrymen’s Club. Here, the men gather with support workers to reflect on their day, perhaps sing a song and enjoy the tea and cake to their hearts’ content.
Ryland’s Farm becomes lively with activity as people tend to the animals. Some walk down the path, actively participating in planting. Jan explains: “When someone is referred to us, we invite them for a session. For instance, we once had a gentleman who was struggling with emotional despair. Building back his self-confidence and belief in himself was a gradual journey. We all need a sense of purpose in life, one that goes beyond the loneliness of being alone.”
Amid the background of Ryland’s farm, Glenn Hamblin trims (修剪) the garden’s bushes and shares his experience: “I had heart problems and needed quadruple bypass surgery(四重搭桥手术) . I have been in agriculture all my life. It’s made a world of difference to me. It’s not the place but the people who make it special.”
Acknowledging the crucial roles that farming and rural communities play in ensuring food security, environmental preservation, and local job opportunities is inspiring. It’s equally encouraging to witness innovative solutions emerging to address the unique needs of these rural populations.
1. Why do people come to the Club according to Jan?A.To work the land for living. | B.To care for and support their families. |
C.To seek a sense of purpose of life. | D.To set up a polytunnel for wives. |
A.A chance to socialize with others. | B.A skill to make tools and crafts. |
C.A method of making tea and cakes. | D.A place to imagine their future. |
A.He is able to cure serious heart problems. | B.He benefits from the Countrymen’s Club. |
C.He has made a different world for people. | D.He thinks that the place makes him unique. |
A.The Countrymen’s Club: A Place for Entertainment | B.Ryland’s Farm: A Place of Healing and Purpose |
C.Jan Millward’s Vision for Rural Communities | D.Agricultural Activities at Ryland’s Farm |
10 . From Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga to Wicked: Part One, 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling year of films. Here’re some you have to see at the cinema.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
(May 24, 2024)
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a decade since the superb Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) , but George Miller is finally returning with the sequel (续集) this year, and it looks promising. While Charlize Theron played the so-called Furiosa in Fury Road, this time Anya Taylor-Joy will be the actor to tell her origin story as she is taken and trapped between two warring cruel rulers and tries to find her way back home.
Inside Out 2
(June 14, 2024)
Returning with a sequel to 2015’s surprisingly emotional Inside Out, Pixar picks back up the story of Riley and the emotions who control her inside her brain. Now a teenager, Joy (Amy Poehler) and the other core emotions are joined by new addition Anxiety (Maya Hawke) and some other, unconfirmed emotions as well, judging from Anxiety saying “we wanted to make such a good first impression” in the advertisement.
Wolves
(September 20, 2024)
This highly anticipated movie sees Hollywood royalty Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for their first film together since 2008’s Burn After Reading. After showing their on-screen chemistry in the Ocean’s Eleven permission, the Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home) directed film follows two lone wolf fixers assigned to the same job.
Wicked: Part One
(November 27, 2024)
This one has been a long time coming! Originally announced all the way back in 2012, the first act of the film adaptation of the multi-award winning musical Wicked is nearly here.
It is a prequel (先行篇) to the beloved The Wizard of Oz, telling the story of Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda (the Good Witch, played by Ariana Grande) in the years before the tornado transported Dorothy and Toto to the magical land of Oz.
1. What do Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Inside Out 2 have in common?A.They both are sequels. | B.They are action films. |
C.They’ll be released together. | D.They have the same plots. |
A.It was filmed in 2008. | B.It is directed by Brad Pitt. |
C.Two actors first unite in the movie. | D.The same task is arranged for two fixers. |
A.To praise some movie actors. | B.To encourage people to film more. |
C.To advertise for the four films. | D.To presell the tickets for the four films. |