1 . If you suffer from social anxiety, you will fear certain situations. Some fear speaking in front of groups of people, while others fear going to parties or other types of social events. In whichever situation your fear arises, you’ll probably experience sweating, feeling your heart race, or other symptoms of anxiety.
Number One:
Learning to physically relax is one of the best ways to deal with anxiety. It’s impossible to feel both relaxed and anxious. For deep muscle relaxation, you will tense and then relax the major muscle groups of your body , beginning with your feet and working your way towards your head and face.
Number Two: Slow breathing.
Number Three: Visualization.
The key to visualization is to remember a place where you felt safe and comfortable.
Number Four:
Most people with social anxiety want to hide, avoid, or run away from whatever they’re scared of. But by facing your anxiety instead you’ll find that it is usually something you can tolerate after a few exposures. When using this method, focus on what’s going on around you instead of what’s going through your mind. That should help you distract yourself from those anxious thoughts.
| A．Facing your anxiety. |
| B．Deep muscle relaxation. |
| C．Controlling your thoughts. |
| D．Once you remember this place, |
| E．This helps you better handle dangerous situations. |
| F．Luckily, there are some advice for you to deal with your social anxiety. |
| G．Controlling your breathing or breathing slowly is another good way to deal with your anxiety. |
2 . Once the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, robots and robotic technology are now used in many aspects of daily life, ranging from manufacturing to medicine and everything in between. While humanity is still far from having robot servants at home, robots are commonly used on production lines in factories, and even for specific movements during operation.
Recently, one Estonian company decided to repurpose (改变……的用途) its technology for a reason that’s beneficial for the environment. Robot manufacturer Milrem, which previously produced autonomous tanks, partnered with the University of Tartu to develop robot foresters that can plant and care for trees.
The decision to create autonomous foresters came after Milrem realized that its technology, which had been developed for military use , could be useful in other areas. “We started looking into what else we could do with these unmanned robots”, Mart Noorma, director at Milrem, told Research Estonia. “Together with our partners at universities and public offices, we realized that we could be helpful in automating many industries.”
The robots, which resemble mini tanks , operate in pairs. One robot works as a planter , putting down as many as 380 young trees in as little as six hours. During the planting stage, the robot records the exact location of each young tree. The other robot follows its path, cutting vegetation and cutting brush, so that the newly planted trees can thrive.
To navigate their surroundings, the robots use LiDAR and GPS systems. LiDAR uses laser technology to create a three-dimensional geometric map of the environment. Interesting Engineering reported that the robots also use high resolution camera systems to fill in the gaps around obstacles (障碍) and ensure the map’s accuracy.
The efficiency and speed of these tree-planting robots give them the high potential to help reverse (逆转) deforestation, a critical issue affecting the planet.
1. Why did Milrem decide to repurpose its technology?| A．To make more money. | B．To help in medicine. |
| C．To create a big brand. | D．To protect the environment. |
| A．About 50. | B．About 63. |
| C．About 190. | D．About 380. |
| A．LiDAR makes it easier to identify the trees. |
| B．The robots will improve the environment around the plants. |
| C．The map’s accuracy results from high resolution camera systems. |
| D．The tree planting robots are bound to be widely used soon. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Unclear. | D．Disapproving. |
3 . Jerry, 81 years old, set out from Big Pine, California, on February 24th to return to his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.
The temperatures dropped from 35F to15F overnight, and many areas saw
Jerry survived by
On February 28, the Inyo County Search and Rescue team received “a call for a
Jerry was only in the hospital for a few hours and afterward was returned to his
Christian hopes his grandfather’s miraculous (奇迹般的) rescue can serve as a warning to others about just how
| A．Luckily | B．Unexpectedly | C．Undoubtedly | D．Obviously |
| A．week | B．month | C．day | D．year |
| A．little | B．small | C．large | D．moderate |
| A．warm | B．dull | C．long | D．freezing |
| A．eating | B．smelling | C．selling | D．counting |
| A．turn down | B．rolled down | C．took down | D．pushed down |
| A．safe | B．warm | C．quiet | D．happy |
| A．talented | B．hopeless | C．missing | D．special |
| A．sand | B．ice | C．dust | D．snow |
| A．medical | B．temporary | C．private | D．daily |
| A．shop | B．company | C．home | D．car |
| A．playing | B．behaving | C．sleeping | D．recovering |
| A．entertaining | B．dangerous | C．unforgettable | D．annoying |
| A．trapped | B．injured | C．confused | D．arrested |
| A．healthy | B．interesting | C．complicated | D．amazing |
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●Cultural Exchange: This program is for curious learners who want to experience different cultures and languages. You will travel to a foreign country and stay with a host family. You will attend a local school, visit cultural attractions, and participate in community service. This program is for ages 15 to 21 and costs $3,000 for four weeks.
●Creative Workshop: This program is for artistic souls who want to express themselves through various forms of art. You will join a group of talented instructors and students who share your passion. You will learn how to paint, draw, sculpt, write, sing, dance, and more. You will also showcase your work at the end of the program. This program is for ages 10 to 16 and costs $1,000 for one week.
If you are interested in any of these programs, please visit our website or contact us for more information. Hurry up and sign up before the spots fill up! We hope to see you soon!
1. What age group is the Adventure Camp program for?| A．10 to 16. | B．12 to 18. |
| C．15 to 21. | D．12 to 2. |
| A．Thrill-seekers. | B．Curious learners. |
| C．Artistic souls. | D．All kinds of people. |
| A．Adventure Camp. | B．Cultural Exchange. |
| C．Creative Workshop. | D．All are the same duration. |
| A．A basketball team. | B．A children’s charity. | C．A local car wash. |
Lily’s Gift
Lily loved her mom more than anything in the world. Her mom worked hard every day to provide for Lily and her little brother, Jake, She was a nurse at the local hospital, and she often had to work long hours and night shifts. Ella knew her mom was tired and stressed, but she always had a smile and a hug for her children.
Lily wanted to do something special for her mom this Christmas. She wanted to show her how much she appreciated her and how much she loved her. She decided to buy her a gift, something that would make her happy and beautiful. She had seen a necklace at the mall, a silver chain with a heart-shaped pendant that had the word “Mom” engraved on it. Lily thought it was perfect for her mom.
But the necklace was expensive. It cost $50, and Lily didn’t have that much money. She only got $5 every week as her pocket money, and she had to save some of it for school supplies and snacks. She also had to help Jake with his homework and chores, so she didn’t have time to get a part-time job. Lily decided to save as much as she could from her pocket money. She also looked for ways to earn extra money. She sold some of her old toys and books at a garage sale. She offered to walk her neighbors’ dogs and water their plants. She even gave up her birthday money and asked for no presents.
It took her months to save enough money for the necklace. She had to resist the temptation to spend it on candy, movies, or clothes. She kept her goal in mind and reminded herself of how happy her mom would be.
Finally, on Christmas Eve, she had enough money. She ran to the mall and bought the necklace. She wrapped it in a shiny red paper and put a bow on it. She wrote a card that said, “To Mom, with love from Lily.”
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She hid the gift under her bed and waited for Christmas morning.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“I saved up for it, mom. I wanted to give you something special. I love you so much,” Lily said.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________你校英文报正在开展以“What job would you like to do in the future?”为主题的讨论，你班讨论的结果如下：1.做工程师，为国家建设做贡献；2.做科研工作者，促进科技发展；3.做医务工作者，保护国民健康。
请根据讨论结果写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：1.讨论结果描述； 2.你的观点。
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A Discussion on Ideal Jobs
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Over the last few years, significant changes
With joint efforts, China’s agriculture is expected to have a promising future.
9 . If you have ever visited an aquarium (水族馆), you would have noticed that the fish look bored. Their homes are not very exciting. Nor are the visitors terribly charged up. True, some aquariums are fairly well maintained, but the fact remains that they seldom draw lots of visitors in.
The government of Maharashtra wanted to make a change. So it has partnered with a Singapore-based company to create India’s first underwater world, or oceanarium. The Taraporevala Aquarium, on Maine Drive, Mumbai, is all set to become a six-storey oceanarium.
Most people think that an “oceanarium” and “aquarium” are the same. However, there is a difference. An aquarium keeps just a few species of fish while oceanariums have a greater range of fish. These are kept in huge enclosed spaces that closely resemble the natural environment of the fish. According to officials, the Taraporevala Oceanarium will have more than 400 hundred species of fish, including dolphins and sharks. There will be a well-stocked library, a mini theater and computer laboratory, where children will be able to satisfy their curiosity about the fish.
The oceanarium’s main attraction, however, will be the submerged transparent tunnel-the first of its kind in India! The tunnel will be below sea level and visitors will be able to enjoy an undersea experience, with a variety of fish swimming all around.
This may appear rather unbelievable, but a part of the sea will be enclosed in the oceanarium. Of course, Mumbai’s dirty seawater will be made clean before it is introduced to the fish enclosure.
1. Why did the government of Maharashtra decide to create an oceanarium?| A．To make Mumbai’s dirty seawater clean. |
| B．To attract more visitors to the underwater world. |
| C．To offer fish a more pleasant environment. |
| D．To introduce the technology from Singapore. |
| A．The aquarium attracts more visitors. |
| B．There are not dolphins in the aquarium. |
| C．The oceanariums have a greater range of fish. |
| D．The oceanarium couldn’t satisfy people’s curiosity about the fish. |
| A．Watching live shows in a theater. | B．Doing experiments in a laboratory. |
| C．Feeding fish in their natural habitat. | D．Enjoying an underwater experience. |
| A．India’s First Oceanarium |
| B．Why Do People Visit Aquariums? |
| C．How Can People Learn More About Various Fish? |
| D．Differences Between Oceanariums and Aquariums |
10 . When Amy and Tom Smith posted a video to TikTok explaining how they would be charging their then 18-year-old daughter Mary rent, the video went spread quickly and the reaction was different.
One follower called it a “punishment”. Another said: “I don’t see anything wrong with it. It helps children learn responsibility.” While a third added: “Definitely no, that’s their home.”
Despite the mixed response, Tom was sure they’d made the right decision. “This is our way of preparing her,” he told Newsweek. “Part of becoming an adult is knowing that you have to either pay rent or you’ll have a house payment. Our hope is that by doing all this, we’re preparing her for the world.” The couple charged Mary $200 a month while renting a local apartment costs $634 a month. “If she were living separately, Mary would be making a much higher payment,” Amy added.
According to a recent survey conducted by Red-field & Wilton Strategies for Newsweek, around 57 percent of the 1,500 US adults surveyed were in favor of charging for the privilege (优惠待遇), even if their parents “do not need the money”. Only 28 percent felt that adult children should live rent-free.
Jessica Griffin, associate professor of psychiatry and pediatrics (精神病学和儿科) at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, said, “Charging your adult child rent can be good for your long-term relationship. As well as easing any financial burdens caused by their homecoming, it sets healthy boundaries, stops your child from becoming too comfortable and gives them the added motivation to leave the home and have an independent, autonomous lifestyle,” he added.
To avoid arguments, Griffin also reminded parents to respect their adult child’s lifestyle choices.1. What is the video mentioned in paragraph 1 mainly about?
| A．Healthy living habits. | B．Real estate investment. |
| C．The parent-child relationship. | D．Teenagers ' mental development. |
| A．To punish Mary for her misbehavior. | B．To gain more followers on TikTok. |
| C．To ease household financial burdens. | D．To prepare Mary for an independent life. |
| A．Charging rent did only good to the Smith’s. |
| B．Charging rent promoted Mary’s growth. |
| C．Mary was too comfortable living with her parents. |
| D．Mary wasted a lot of money. |
| A．Charge their adult child less rent. | B．Show respect for their adult child’s lifestyle. |
| C．Request their adult child to move out. | D．Urge their adult child to do household chores. |
