Charles Darwin was an English
Darwin was born on February 12, 1809, in Shropshire, England. In 1831, Darwin boarded a ship
Darwin first presented his theory of evolution by natural selection (选择) in 1858 to explain how animals adapted to their environment to survive. The idea of evolution
A white winter in Beijing is nothing new. The city is
Famous places, especially with unique
My first stop was Jingshan Park. The artificial park
Next up was Xiangshan Park,
3 . In Vanuatu, this marathon cultural festival has brought thousands of people together. Although it is one of the Pacific’s biggest cultural festivals, there is no specific date for Nekowiar, a big event of colour and culture that is a true test of one’s endurance (忍耐力), bringing together thousands of people from some of the most faraway villages on the Vanuatu island of Tanna.
Nekowiar, which takes months to prepare, is traditionally held every few years, but it has been eight years since the last one in 2012. No one knows when or where the next celebration will happen. This isn’t an event for tourists though. Nekowiar has been called a peace-building exercise between warring tribes (部落), and a chance for families to arrange marriages.
At this year’s festival, hundreds of women and girls started the event by singing and dancing a traditional Napen from nightfall to sunrise. They only took breaks when they were too tired to continue. They had trained for months for this.
The movements were so powerful that dust(灰尘) rose from the dancers’ feet. Most of the dancers painted their faces in bright colourful designs that held special importance to their tribes.
In the early hours of the third day, the men, teenagers and even young boys had their turn in a dance called Toka. Jimmy Kawiel performed the dance for the first lime this year, "You need more energy for Toka," Mr. Kawiel said. "We’ve been practising for five to six months. It is a very big thing for us, especially when things are developing so fast and we are in danger of losing our culture.”
Jean Pascal Wahe, from the Tafea Cultural Centre on Tanna, said the festival was first held as a reconciliation (和好) event between warring tribes. All the different communities came together to find a way to stop all these wars.
1. What do we know about Nekowiar?| A．It’s held every year. | B．It has lost its popularity. |
| C．It doesn’t have a fixed date. | D．It’s celebrated to attract tourists. |
| A．They had fought in wars. | B．They were dressed the same. |
| C．They did gentle movements. | D．They showed their strong will. |
| A．It would be lost for sure. | B．It’s way too hard for him. |
| C．It should be passed down. | D．It’s quite different at the moment. |
| A．When the tribes decided to start a war. |
| B．When the tribes got caught up in fighting. |
| C．When the tribes wanted to show off their power. |
| D．When the tribes were worried about their culture. |
Johnson lived alone in a small town, Salem. Once he suffered a minor stroke (中风). He didn't usually go outside of his home unless it was to get his favorite food: pizza. He only ordered from Domino’s Pizza, and due to him frequently ordering, the staff was well familiar with his name.
Although Johnson was a loyal customer, the staff had never heard his voice or seen is face. It was only the delivery drivers who caught a glance of the man. Many neighbors went on to say that he just liked to keep to himself.
The manager of Johnson’s local Domino’s Pizza, Mary, said that he was always so polite to the delivery staff. Throughout the seven years of him placing orders at and supporting the particular Domino’s store, there had never been a problem.
And so none of the employees at Johnson's local Domino’s seemed to notice anything unusual the first couple of days. However, this quickly changed when Mary realized that they hadn't had an order from Johnson in a while. Johnson was considered to be one of the branch's most loyal customers. It was unusual that Johnson hadn't ordered anything for more than 12 days. They felt something might be off. A member of the staff, Tom, was sent to Johnson’s house to see if they could notice anything unusual.
As Tom approached Johnson’s house, he was relieved to see that the lights were on. Johnson wasn't answering the door, even though the lights and TV were on in his room. Tom decided to knock once again and called him on his phone, but there was no answer. There was a horrible feeling in the pit of his stomach. Tom decided to call the police. After hearing the situation, the police arrived quickly. They knocked on the door just as Tom had, but there was no answer once again. Just then one of the officers heard a faint voice coming from inside of the home.
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The voice was calling out for help.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In the hospital, Johnson was getting better after the stroke.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 . Are you thinking about traveling alone? You must have a million questions: Where should you go? Will there be someone to talk to?
In fact, traveling alone is not as scary (吓人的) as it seems. Here are some good tips.
Choose a place where you feel comfortable and safe
Truth be told, traveling alone for the first time is more about the experience than the destination.
Make a plan
Always make a plan. That way you’ll avoid worrying too much over where you’re staying, what to see and how you’re getting from A to B.
Book hotels ahead of time
Talk to people
If you’re going to a touristy place like Thailand, there are lots of other people who are traveling alone.
Let someone know where you are
Your family and friends love you and probably worry about you every day, so text them and let them know what you are up to throughout your trip.
| A．How do you stay safe? |
| B．Don’t draw attention to yourself. |
| C．That will make you and them feel safer. |
| D．The first thing you need to do is believe in yourself. |
| E．So make sure to choose a place that you feel comfortable with. |
| F．Most likely, they’ll be easy to talk to and they’ll want to communicate. |
| G．This can make you less nervous when you’re traveling alone for the first time. |
8 . I want the world to be a better one because I am in it. However, “changing the world” isn’t easy. Here are some great ways to change it for the better.
Smile at Everyone.
Write a Letter to Someone You Love.
If a letter takes too long, write a card or postcard to your parents, or a relative who you don’t see often but who you care deeply about.
Being creative is a good way. It’s not necessarily big things-but your poem, painting, special recipe, blog post, etc. may impress others. Take it further: Offer your creative skills to a local youth group, school or retirement home. You could play a game, run a class, organize a concert...
Say “Thank you”.
Saying a heartfelt “thank you” means a huge amount to someone. If you’re a manager at work, take time to thank your men for what they do.
| A．Let them know how special they are to you. |
| B．Keeping writing will surely improve your social skills. |
| C．Give it a try anyway! |
| D．In your family, appreciate your partner, parents or kids. |
| E．It’s such a tiny thing, but it really does work. |
| F．Speak less and do more. |
| G．Create something unique. |
9 . Today's world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. Key skill set for success is persistence (毅力), a characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.
BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time，the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.
"There are relatively few studies that stress the unique role of fathers，"Padilla-Walker said. "This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence-which can be taught-are key to a child's life success.”
Researchers determined that dads need to practice an "authoritative" parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian:rigid，demanding or controlling. Rather，an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics:children feel warmth and love from their father；responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed children are given an appropriate level of autonomy(自主权).
In the study，about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. A key finding is that over time，children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence，which leads to better outcomes in school.
This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence，which is an avenue of future research.
1. What is special about the BYU professors' study?| A．It centered on fathers' role in parenting. |
| B．It was based on a number of large families. |
| C．It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles. |
| D．It aimed to improve kids' achievement in school. |
| A．Ignore their demands. | B．Make decisions for them. |
| C．Control their behaviors. | D．Explain the rules to them. |
| A．Single parents. |
| B．Children aged from 11 to 14. |
| C．Authoritarian fathers. |
| D．Mothers in two-parent homes. |
| A．Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers. |
| B．Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future. |
| C．Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father. |
| D．Family Relationship Influences School Performance. |
10 . Hundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year. In some cases，babies，infants (婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.
The Children’s Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use. Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a child’s health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.
Statistics obtained (获得) under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.
Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients (住院病人)，with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.
Vicki Dawson，who set up the Children’s Sleep Charity (CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety. “Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.
Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldn’t concentrate for long periods.
Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were “over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics. “Think 1950s family home. Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，lights off and then bed. ”She added.
1. What’s the main reason why children are short of sleep？| A．Less exercise. | B．Eating habits. |
| C．Technology use. | D．Sleep patterns. |
| A．Infants. | B．Teenagers. |
| C．Teachers. | D．Parents. |
| A．Chatting and films make children sleep more. |
| B．It is difficult for children to read before bed. |
| C．Being too excitedis good for sleep habits. |
| D．Relaxation has a bad effect on children. |
| A．Ways to Treat Sleep Problems | B．Sleep Problems of Welsh Children |
| C．Sleep Habits of Welsh Children | D．The Problems of Welsh Children |
