Carlos and Maya dreamed of becoming space explorers.
On their way home, Carlos and Maya saw a spaceship in the window of a toy store. They went inside the store to see how much it cost. They saw the price and it was too expensive. They tried to pool their money together but it still wasn’t enough.
They left the store sad and disappointed. Carlos suddenly realized that his birthday was coming up. Maybe he could ask their parents to buy the spaceship as a gift for his birthday.
When they got home, Carlos ran straight to their mother and told her what he wanted for his birthday.
Their family didn’t have much when it came to money. So, when their dad stopped by the store to see the toy that Carlos wanted, he found it was too expensive. They couldn’t afford it.
On the day of his birthday, Carlos got up early, excited to see his gift. But when he got to the living room, he saw a spaceship that was made out of a cardboard box. His dad had made it for him. It had wings on each side and had enough space to ride in. It was a spaceship but it wasn’t what he wanted.
Tears flowed (流) from Carlos’ eyes and he ran back to his room. Maya had just woken up and saw their mom knocking on the door and asking Carlos to come out. But he didn’t want to.
Maya got to the living room but couldn’t see the spaceship they had seen, only the cardboard box. She saw their dad beside it, bent down (弯着腰) on one knee with his head down.
Maya didn’t want her brother to be sad on his birthday. So she tried to think of a way to cheer her brother up. She looked at the cardboard spaceship and got an idea.
Carlos didn’t have breakfast and now he was hungry. He was about to get out of bed when he heard a knock on the door. It was Maya. She said that they had a surprise for him.
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Carlos opened the door and just saw Maya was sitting in the cardboard spaceship.
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A moment later, they stopped at the dinner table where there was a card that said “Best Restaurant in Space”.
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A nearly 300-year-old musical instrument
The violin is owned by Regis Pasquier,
Pasquier has since played the instrument in
At that price, the violin would not even be the costliest in the world. In 2012,
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4 . This is my driver Jacob. He was sent to
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Be kind. Slow down and listen to people’s stories. Take the time to give somebody else a
A.lift | B.pick | C.cheer | D.wake |
A.argued | B.compared | C.shared | D.associated |
A.jobs | B.addresses | C.cars | D.passengers |
A.forgot | B.mentioned | C.discovered | D.appreciated |
A.only | B.extra | C.tiring | D.average |
A.escaped | B.run | C.moved | D.worked |
A.remember | B.interview | C.observe | D.prevent |
A.way | B.phone | C.march | D.mission |
A.note | B.passer-by | C.sign | D.highway |
A.met | B.gathered | C.reunited | D.lived |
A.speed | B.appear | C.stop | D.call |
A.crazy | B.abnormal | C.considerate | D.stubborn |
A.pulled over | B.settled down | C.took over | D.broke up |
A.calm | B.fortunate | C.excited | D.frequent |
A.ride | B.gift | C.break | D.hug |
5 . Joan Fournier and her daughter stopped at a fast food restaurant in Cornwall for some lunch.
Later in the evening when they went shopping, Fournier realized the money wasn’t there.
Fournier returned to get the money.
For Patterson’s part, doing anything — but returning the money never crossed her mind.
A.Her first thought was to put it in her pocket. |
B.Fournier thought she would be getting it back. |
C.Moreover, she never expected anything in return. |
D.In her pocket, Fournier had her cellphone and a $100 bill. |
E.She also brought along a card and a cash gift to express her thanks. |
F.After searching everywhere, she decided that maybe it fell out at the restaurant. |
G.When Fournier called, she heard the story of how Patterson had turned in the cash she’d found. |
6 . A newly published study shows that chess players perform objectively worse and — make more suboptimal (次最优的) moves when there is more fine particulate matter (颗粒物) in the air.
“We find that when individuals are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, they make more mistakes, and they make larger mistakes,” says Juan Palacios, a co-author of a newly published paper detailing the study’s findings.
Scholars have produced many studies exploring the effects of air pollution on cognition. The current study adds to that literature by analyzing the subject in a particularly controlled setting. The scholars used three web-connected sensors inside the tournament venue to measure carbon dioxide, PM2.5 concentrations, and temperature, all of which, can, be affected by external conditions, even in an indoor setting.
To evaluate the matter of performance of players, meanwhile, the scholars used software programs that assess each move made in each chess match, identify optimal decisions, and flag significant errors. During the tournaments, the researchers examined and ruled out alternate potential explanations for the dip in player performance, such as increased noise. They also found that carbon dioxide and temperature changes did not correspond to performance changes. Ultimately, the analysis confirms that the findings are driven by the direct exposure to air particles.
The researchers also found that when air pollution was worse, the chess, players performed even more poorly when under time constraints. The tourmament rules required that 40 moves had to be made within 110 minutes; for moves 31-40 in all, the matches, an air pollution, increase of 10 micro-grams per cubic meter led to an increased probability of error of 3.2 percent, with the magnitude of those errors increasing by 17.3 percent. And while the focus of this particular study is tightly focused on chess players, the findings have strong implications for high-skilled office workers.
1. What does the study find about air pollution?A.It becomes more and more serious in the gym. |
B.It can help evaluate chess players’ performance. |
C.It may affect more people with mental processes. |
D.It can’t be affected by indoor surroundings. |
A.To measure carbon dioxide and temperature. |
B.To assess the performance of players. |
C.To help players make great moves. |
D.To distinguish players’ errors in time. |
A.Limit. | B.Freedom. | C.Consumption. | D.Measurement. |
A.Various reasons for chess players’ mistakes. |
B.A new research on chess players’ performance. |
C.Scholars’ concern about chess players’ health. |
D.The influence of air pollution on chess players. |
7 . 13-Day Arnhem Land Adventure
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Discover an unknown land on this special adventure through the heart of Arnhem Land. Travelling from Nhulunbuy to Darwin, you’ll journey through areas that no other tour company can take you, and that few outsiders have ever seen. Along the way, stay in our network of luxurious safari camps (豪华的游猎营地) and wilderness houses, including the Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula. As part of the adventure, you’ll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous (土著的) guides, learning about this place from those who know it best.
Most exciting parts of the adventure include:
·Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses
·Discover the Arafura Swamp, location for the film “Ten Canoes”
·View ancient rock art galleries and sail in wetlands at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile
·Enjoy a Welcome to Country performance at Yirrkala
·Explore a historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington, Circa 1838
·Discover the waters of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary
·Fish for barramundi & enjoy breathtaking sea adventures
1. What do we know about this trip?A.It starts at Arnhem Land. |
B.It will be organised for September first. |
C.It requires every visitor to spend at least $12,395. |
D.It asks people to pay additional money for their accommodation. |
A.Exploring Amhem Land deeply like other companies do. |
B.Experiencing local culture with indigenous guides. |
C.Travelling with experienced outsiders. |
D.Making camp in the wild. |
A.Having chances to cook fish alone. |
B.Visiting historical sites at Yirrkala. |
C.Spending nights at safari camps. |
D.Taking part in making a film. |
8 . The exhibit, Digital Dunhuang — Tales of Heaven and Earth, which was held at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, brought to Hong Kong more than 100 exhibits including the visual murals and other related programs that could allow visitors to learn about the art and history of the Mogao Caves in a fun way.
“Dunhuang was an international city, a place where East met West, on the old Silk Road. So the Mogao Caves, which were completed in a period of over 1,000 years, record the ways of life and beliefs of the different peoples that crossed paths there,” explained Fion Lin of Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
Visitors can now get up close and personal with these faraway treasures without having to step into the caves, thanks to the digitization project of the Dunhuang Academy, a pioneer that has made great progress in the digitization and 3D scanning of the Dunhuang treasures.
“Studies have shown that in a cave, both temperature and CO2 concentration level can rise with 15 tourists inside for ten minutes. As a result, the wall paintings are going to eventually fade. Digital technology has helped to strike a balance between sharing the treasures and protecting them,” said Lin.
However, digitization of the caves faces many challenges such as poor lighting and rough wall surfaces. On average, 40,000 pictures have to be taken to cover 300 m2. Great amount of efforts have been made to piece the pictures together. What the exhibition presented is the result of years of hard work.
During the exhibition period, a mini display on Dunhuang music culture was also being held at the Museum for public participation.
1. What could visitors see at the Digital Dunhuang exhibit?A.The Mogao Caves. | B.About 40,000 Dunhuang pictures. |
C.Digital Dunhuang wall paintings. | D.Ancient records of Dunhuang. |
A.It helps Dunhuang become an international city. |
B.It lets people better appreciate the Dunhuang art. |
C.It is effective in cutting the CO₂ level in the caves. |
D.It attracts more tourists from East and West to Hong Kong. |
A.They are brightly lit. | B.They are very rough. |
C.It is very hard to protect them. | D.It is impossible for the tourists to see them. |
A.In paragraph 2. | B.In paragraph 3. |
C.In paragraph 4. | D.In paragraph 5. |
9 . Five Steps to Better Handwriting
Some kids love handwriting, but others hate when it’s time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them?
Get a great grasp
Try this — hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard? But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier.
Let the lines be your guide
Lined paper is your friend! Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion (均衡).
Slow down
If your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, it’s hard to control where you stop and start your letters.
Lower the pressure
Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though it’s not schoolwork, you’re still using the skills you need to control your pen better.
A.Play games |
B.Ask for more advice |
C.So “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”. |
D.You’ve been writing since you were a little kid. |
E.Some kids press down really hard when they write. |
F.The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting. |
G.The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb. |
10 . Some people seem to be born happy. Nothing seems to get them down. However, some people seem to have everything going well but they still do not seem to be happy.
◆Listen to music
Music is good for people.
◆Have a pet
You may not have a pet of your own, but pets are so good at making people happy.
◆ Stay fit and healthy
Try to keep fit and healthy by exercising every day.
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Often it is the small things that make people happy. Being kind and smiling at people in your daily life can make others happy, and at the same time, it will also build happiness for you.
A.Be kind and smile |
B.Be active and happy |
C.Exercise can keep you happy. |
D.There are different kinds of it. |
E.Many reasons can explain why people like to have pets. |
F.One thing is for sure that money cannot make a person happy. |
G.No matter who you are, you can build happiness by doing the following. |