1 . Born in 1990, a wheelchair has been part of Zhao Hongcheng’s life since she was one year old due to poliomyelitis (小儿麻痹症) . And now, as a video content creator who has over 84, 000 followers on the video-sharing platform Bilibili, Zhao wants to be a bridge between the disabled and the rest of society.
“I made my first video in 2019,” Zhao says. “My original purpose was to find a way to reduce my emotional stress. I always met inconvenience caused by my wheelchair when going out, which made me feel sad. I barely had any disabled friends, so I had no one to talk to. I felt quite lonely,” Zhao explains.
Her first vlog was about a trip to Guangzhou with friends. The video was viewed more than 2, 000 times on the first day. “This made me feel that there were many things worth sharing in my life,” she explains. Since then, that first video has been viewed over 48, 000 times. Her fourth video, displaying how she got to work in a wheelchair, made her even more popular. The video has received more than 300, 000 views on Bilibili.
“One of the great things about being a content creator is that I feel like I have the opportunity of talking about the real difficulties and pains that a disabled person faces,” Zhao says.
1. What’s the purpose of Zhao’s first video?| A．To make a living. | B．To reduce her emotional stress. |
| C．To be popular. | D．To practice film skills. |
| A．The problems the disabled face. | B．The difficulties of making a video. |
| C．The popularity of Zhao’s videos. | D．The four videos Zhao made. |
| A．Receiving more views. | B．Being successful on Bilibili. |
| C．Sharing stories from the disabled. | D．Encouraging the disabled to be content creators. |
| A．A Positive Disabled Influencer | B．A lonely Day of the Disabled |
| C．A Popular Content Creator | D．A Caring Community for the Disabled |
| A．A game. | B．A play. | C．A movie. |
3 . With technology increasingly advancing, nowadays, it seems that people are not talking about hi-tech without mentioning ChatGPT, which hits the world with quite a different level from what it was last week or even just yesterday. The following are several books in regard to it for you to have a dip into this field.
1. The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making Money Online has never been this EASY
Paperback—January 19,2023 by Neil Dagger, 93 pages
★★★★ ☆ 466 ratings
Prices: Kindle $0.00; Audiobook $0.00; Hardcover $22.24; Paperback $12.99
Enjoy a great reading experience when you borrow the Kindle edition of this book with your Kindle unlimited membership. This is the definitive guide on how to make money quickly and easily with ChatGPT(Updated for GPT-4). By following step-by-step guide, you will be able to create passive income sources that keep on giving-in minutes.
2. 80 Ways to Use ChatGPT in the Classroom: Using AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Paperback—February 10, 2023 by Stan Skrabut, 135 pages
★★★★★ 3 ratings
Prices: Kindle $4.99; Paperback $10.50
In the book, the author presents different ways to incorporate ChatGPT into the classroom, including preparation for classes, providing instructional assistance, creating assessments, developing study aids, and using ChatGPT for computer programming. It also covers how students can use ChatGPT for writing assistance and so on.
3. The Art of Asking ChatGPT for High-Quality Answers: A Complete Guide to Prompt Engineering Techniques
Paperback—January 25,2023 by Ibrahim John,71 pages
★★★☆☆ 23 ratings
Prices: Kindle $0.00; Hardcover $28.99; Paperback $14.87
This book is GPT-4 updated. A comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing various prompt(提词) techniques to generate high-quality answers from ChatGPT. It is on point, using simple language with plain explanations, together with examples and prompt formulas on every prompt technique.
4. ChatGPT Secret Prompts Strategy: ChatGPT Can Do Anything Now!
Paperback—February 8, 2023 by A. A. KABIR,37 pages
★★★★☆ 55 ratings
Prices: Kindle $0.00; Paperback $8.22
Discover the secret to unlocking the full potential of ChatGPT! Learn the art of crafting powerful prompts that drive precise and effective responses. With real-world examples and actionable tips, this book will change the way you approach AI language models. A. A. KABIR can help you get the most out of your conversations with ChatGPT.
Interested? Click here for more information.
1. What can we know about the four books?| A．The third book was published latest. |
| B．The paperback of the third is most costly. |
| C．The second provides the most options to enjoy it. |
| D．The book written by Neil Dagger wins the least popularity. |
| A．They are abstract for beginners. | B．They are of great practicality. |
| C．They came out in the same month. | D．They are updated to GPT-4. |
| A．In the newspaper. | B．In a science textbook. |
| C．In a tech magazine. | D．On the Internet. |
| A．At a conference. | B．At a restaurant. | C．At the sales department. |
5 . Longing for the most amazing places on the planet? You can do no wrong with these lakes across the globe.
Five Flower Lake
Set in the striking karst landscape of the Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan province, China, Five Flower Lake is extraordinarily clear, with visibility to a depth of 40 metres. Five Flower is one of a series of blue-, green-and sky-colored lakes blocked by rock falls, but it differs from the others as its waters change color, looking sometimes yellow, sometimes green, but usually diamond blue. In winter, Five Flower never freezes; in summer, it never dries up. Local wildlife living in the surrounding mountain forests include the rare giant panda and the golden snub-nose monkey.
Crater Lake
The deep-blue waters of Crater Lake in Oregon, US, fill the outlet of an ancient volcano that collapsed 7,700 years ago. Its strangest occupant is the “Old Man of the Lake”, a nine-metre-tall tree stump(树桩), which has stood upright in the water for more than a century. No rivers or streams enter the lake. Water loss in summer is compensated by winter snow and rain, the entire body of water being replaced every 250 years.
Lake Ohrid
Ancient Lake Ohrid has been around for about five million years and crosses the mountainous border between Macedonia and Albania. It has unique plants and wildlife, including the Ohrid “plashica”, a fish native to the lake, whose scales(鳞片) are used to make Ohrid pearls.
Lake Maggiore
Surrounded on three sides by the Lipontine Alps and touching the plain of Lombardy to the south, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s longest lake. Considered part of the country’s lake district, it is shared with Switzerland. Characterized by a Mediterranean-style climate, temperatures here are mild all year. This has given rise to some of northern Italy’s most wonderful gardens, which appear to float like flower-decked boats on the water.
1. What makes Five Flower Lake different from other lakes?| A．Its agreeable climate. | B．The rare local wildlife. |
| C．Its color-changing waters. | D．The visibility of waters. |
| A．By artificial rain. | B．By snow and rain. |
| C．From nearby streams. | D．From an ancient tree. |
| A．Five Flower Lake. | B．Crater Lake. |
| C．Lake Ohrid. | D．Lake Maggiore. |
6 . Cambridge University Botanic Garden is private property. Visitors are welcome in accordance with the following rules made by the Botanic Garden Syndicate.
Time of opening and closing:
The Garden is open every day throughout the year except for the Christmas holiday period.
January, November & December 10 am-4 pm
February, March & October 10 am-5 pm
April—September 10 am-6 pm
The Glasshouses and Cafe close half an hour before the Garden closing time. The Botanic Garden Shop closes fifteen minutes before the Garden closing time. The latest admission time is half an hour before the Garden closing time.
Guidelines for all visitors:
As the Garden is a learning resource, visitors can get the most out of their visit if provided with educational activities here. Please remember the Garden is also a peaceful place where people come to relax.
 | Cycles, including children’s bicycles, tricycles and scooters, must be left in the parking spaces provided for them near the entrances. Children aged sixteen years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No games, sports training, or jogging are allowed. No radios or sound reproduction equipment, or musical instruments, may be played in the Garden by visitors. A permit is required for commercial photography. Dogs are not admitted except guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf or assistance dogs. Smoking is not allowed in any of the Garden’s buildings. Keep to paths and lawns. Do not set foot on flower beds. Plants must not be picked or eaten. Seeds and leaves can be picked up from the ground but wash your hands afterwards. Do not climb the trees. Watch out for low hanging branches. |
If you have any queries, please do contact us via the Enquiry desk on 01223 336265. All groups intending to visit the Garden must book their visits at least a week in advance.
The buttons below are for recreational group visits only.
Group Booking Form B is for groups that include adults, under 18’s and children.
1. When can you drink at the Café of the Botanic Garden?
| A．At 3﹕00 pm on Christmas Day. | B．At 4﹕00 pm on New Year’s Day. |
| C．At 4﹕30 pm on Children’s Day. | D．At 5﹕00 pm on Women’s Day. |
| A．Playing balls with partners. | B．Taking photos for sale online. |
| C．Picking up leaves from the tree. | D．Collecting fallen seeds in gloves. |
| A．fill in the booking form. | B．call 01223 336265. |
| C．visit the Enquiry desk. | D．click the four buttons. |
7 . Explore the History of Jazz and Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Here is a sampling of some events for this week and how to tune in. Note that events are likely to change after publication.
Monday
Explore the history of jazz in Washington with the musician, broadcaster and historian Ken Avis, as he discusses what made the city a capital and how the music has changed through the year. This event, presented by the Smithsonian Associates, costs $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Registration closes two hours before the event.
When: 6:45 p.m.
Where: smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing
Tuesday
Celebrate the Lunar New Year’s unique food traditions in a talk from the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Jan Stuart, the Melvin R. Seiden organizer of Chinese art, will present works from the museum’s collection, and Lydia Chang of the Peter Chang restaurant empire, will share stories about her family’s celebratory dishes. This event is free, and attendance is capped at 500.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebration
Wednesday
Join Ensemble NYC an evening of love songs. Featuring well-known artists, the event will include pieces like Gioachino Rossini’s “Una voce poco fa” and Mozart’s “La ci darem la mana”. A part of the money will be donated to West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Tickets are need-based and can be purchased for as little as $10.
When: 7:30p.m.
Where: musae.me/ensemblenyc/experience
Thursday
Dance with your little ones while listening to a special Valentin’s Day concert from the Laurie Berkner Band. In a live performance, Ms. Berkner, a children’s recording artist, will play family-friendly songs, dance with animations and even introduce special guests. Tickets are $20, and give viewers access to both the 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. shows.
When: 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Where: live.laurieberkner.com
1. How much will you pay for the jazz event if you are not a member?| A．$10. | B．$20. |
| C．$25. | D．$30. |
| A．live.lauieberkner.com |
| B．smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing |
| C．asia.si.edu/lunar-new-year-celebration |
| D．musae.me/ensemblenyc/experience |
| A．On Monday. | B．On Tuesday. |
| C．On Wednesday | D．On Thursday. |
8 . The Musee du Louvre
Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre has the history of France for eight centuries. Intended as a universal museum since its opening in 1793, its collections-among the finest in the world-span several thousands of years and a territory that extends from America to Asia. Divided among eight departments, these collections feature works admired throughout the globe, including the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the Venus de Milo. The Louvre is currently the world’s most visited museum.
Musee du Louvre opening hours
Monday: 9a.m.-6p.m.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Thursday: 9a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Rooms begin closing at 5: 30 p.m., and at 9:30 p.m. on night openings.
Admission ticket for individual visitor
Admission and reservation for access to the permanent collections, the temporary exhibitions except for A Dream of Italy exhibition, and the Eugene-Delacroix Museum. Free admission with no ticket for: under-18s, people with disabilities and the person accompanying them, and people on income support. Tickets are valid on the day of booking only and the price of the ticket is £17 each. Audio guide booking charges £5 each.
Group tickets
Groups formed of 7 to 25 people must buy a ticket of a right of visit as a group in addition to an admission that equals to the number of the paying participants of the group. These tickets must be presented by the group leader the day of the visit. The admission ticket for participants can be purchased until the scheduled time of the right of visit, at the latest.
1. What makes the Musee du Louvre worth visiting?| A．It has a history of more than thousands of years. |
| B．All visitors can enter the museum free of charge. |
| C．It shows the art works from different times and cultures. |
| D．It is moved around in the country to cast great influence. |
| A．10 a,m. on Tuesday. |
| B．11 a.m. on Monday. |
| C．6p.m.on weekends. |
| D．8 a.m. on weekdays. |
| A．£34. |
| B．£22. |
| C．£17. |
| D．Free. |
9 . New York's best classes for after-school kids include sports classes, performing arts classes, art classes and language programs. Make sure your kids are ready for new adventures with these super-cool offerings!
92nd Street Y Classes
At this institution your musicians can learn how to play instruments. After-school classes examine different musical pieces and encourage teamwork in a group setting. At the end of the program, mini Mozarts can impress their family and friends at open-house concerts. Plus, when they're not jamming, kids can take advantage of homework help in the Clubhouse, where they are divided up by grade level. Ages 5-15.
The Cliffs at LIC
After a day of fighting academic courses at school, your favorite achievers can reach heights on a rock-climbing wall. The Cliffs' offerings allow developing bodies to build muscle strength. For example, introductory sessions teach climbers how to safely tie knots (结) as well as other basics, mastering them with hands-on games and activities. The Cliffs at LIC, Long Island City. Ages 6-18.
Staten Island Skating Pavilion
This large area maintains (维持) its year-round frosty temperatures for ice-skating fun. Courses are offered every day for a variety of interests and skill levels, and public and freestyle sessions are available to children who want to spend some afternoons there without instruction. Ages 4-15.
West Side YMCA
If your children want to learn how to swim, you'd be hard-pressed to find more options than those offered here. Kids are grouped by age and ability. The courses cover personal safety and swimming techniques. If your children prefer dry land，the West Side YMCA also offers dance, basketball and football. Visit our website for class descriptions and price information. Ages 5-18.
1. Which of the following offers homework help?| A．The Cliffs at LIC. | B．West Side YMCA. |
| C．92nd Street Y Classes. | D．Staten Island Skating Pavilion. |
| A．Learn basic climbing skills. | B．Enjoy skating all year around. |
| C．Try a variety of outdoor sports. | D．Start skating at the age of three. |
| A．Senior high school teachers. | B．Children around school age. |
| C．Adults looking for relaxation. | D．Parents with children of school age. |
| A．break through | B．break down |
| C．get through | D．get rid of |
