One weekend, Mum and Dad both had to work, which meant that neither of them had time to look after Joe and Bella. But the two kids didn’t mind. They were going to spend the weekend with Gran, and Gran had promised to take them to the beach! But when they woke up on Saturday morning, and looked out of the window, they found the rain was pouring down!
Bella pressed her nose against the glass and said hopefully, “We can still go, can’t we?” But when Gran arrived to collect them, it was still pouring, and Gran said they would just have to spend the day at her house instead.
They tried taking Gran’s dog, Selby, for a walk, but when they opened the door, Selby took one look and ran back inside again! They did some homework, ready for Monday, and when they stopped — it was still raining Eventually, Gran went off to do some housework. Joe decided to do more homework. He had tests coming up at school and Mum and Dad were always on at him to work harder. Joe asked his sister to keep quiet. After a while, though, he heard noises from the kitchen. What was Bella up to? He got up and looked round the door. Bella was mixing something in a huge mixing bowl.
“What’s that?” Joe asked, a little annoyed.
“It’s a lovely cake,” said Bella happily. “But you can’t have any.”
“That’s a relief,”said Joe. “Because it looks terrible. And it smells worse!”
The cake mixture had all kinds of things in it and the smell was like no cake that Joe had ever smelled before!
“It’s not for humans,” said Bella. “It’s for dogs. I’ve made it specially for Selby, because he couldn’t go for his walk.”
“Well, I hope Selby likes it,” Joe said.
But Selby didn’t like it. When Bella put it down on the floor for him to eat, Selby took one smell and then ran out of the room! Bella burst into tears.
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Gran came running into the kitchen. She asked what happened.
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After they made a beautiful cake for humans, the rain stopped.
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2 . You’ve just turned the final page of your book and got all sorts of thoughts and emotions. You’re dying to talk to someone about it.
Decide the type of book club.
Pick the book. Different book clubs take different approaches. Some allow each member to take a turn picking the book, while others have voting systems in place. If you’re struggling to make a selection, look to bestselling and award-winning books.
Figure out a meeting schedule. Scheduling is one of the most challenging elements you’ll encounter when learning how to start a book club. With busy work, and big life events, it can be tricky to get everyone together in the same place at the same time.
| A．They’re always a great choice. |
| B．Find your book club members. |
| C．Many book clubs keep it general. |
| D．It may be a little awkward at first. |
| E．All book lovers know this feeling. |
| F．Decide on a regular date for get-togethers. |
| G．Pick discussion questions to inspire your members. |
3 . A research team led by Del Pozo Cruz from the University of Southern Denmark, recently published a study that found walking 10,000 steps a day lowered the risk for dementia by 50%.
However, if walking occurred at a brisk pace of 112 steps a minute for 30 minutes, it maximized risk reduction, leading to a 62% reduction in dementia risk. The 30 minutes of fast-paced walking didn’t have to occur all at once — it could be spread out over the day. “Our take is that intensity of stepping matters — over and above volume,” said Cruz.
The new study followed 78,500 people between the ages of 40 and 79 from England, Scotland and Wales who wore wrist step counters for 24 hours a day over a seven day stretch. After counting each person’s total number of steps each day, researchers placed them into two categories: Fewer than 40 steps per minute, which is more like when you’re walking from room to room — and more than 40 steps per minute, or so-called “purposeful” walking. A third category was created for peak performers — hose who took the most steps per minute within 30 minutes over the course of a day.
About seven years later, researchers compared that data to medical records and found people who took the most steps per minute showed the biggest reduction in risk for cancer, heart disease and early death from any cause.
Researchers found the association between peak 30-minute steps and risk reduction to be dependent on the disease studied: There was a 62% reduction for dementia, an 80% decline for cardiovascular disease and death, and about a 20% drop in risk for cancer.
What’s the takeaway? You don’t have to fixate on the numbers of steps. “Spend 30 minutes being breathless at whatever pace you’re at, and then keep challenging yourself to be slightly unsatisfied at your current level so you can get better and better,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman.
1. Which aspect of walking does the study focus on?| A．Its time. | B．Its pace. | C．Its length. | D．Its popularity. |
| A．They are the oldest. | B．They are from Wales. |
| C．They walk the quickest. | D．They walk without step counters. |
| A．Its findings. | B．Its procedures. |
| C．Its medical application. | D．Its theoretical significance. |
| A．Count their steps as exactly as possible. | B．Spare themselves 30 minutes every day. |
| C．Aim a little higher than their present level. | D．Set a specific goal for themselves each day. |
4 . Jaclyn Gartner, founder of the Happily Furever After Rescue in Bethel, Conn., was scrolling (翻) through photos of shelter animals when one caught her eye: a dog named Van Gogh with only one ear. His left ear had been torn off in the cruel world of dog fighting.
Gartner arranged for the nonprofit Pilots N Paws to fly Van Gogh to her in Connecticut in June.She put out the word on Facebook, Petfinder and Rescue Me that she had a friendly, one-eared dog in need of a home, but nobody wanted him.
After he’d been a part of her rescue for four months, Gartner looked at Van Gogh with his one ear and an idea struck her.“I’d seen TikTok videos of other dogs creating paintings, so why not Van Gogh?” Gartner said.So she dropped some bright paint on an 8-inch by 10-inch canvas (画布),and coated the top with a thin layer of peanut butter. He licked (舔) the paint, and five minutes later when Gartner decided the painting was done, she took the canvas away.It was perfect.
Van Gogh had a fast and creative tongue, completing one painting after another and even recreated Vincent van Gogh’s“The Starry Night.”“Then I invited people to come and meet him at an outdoor art gallery event,”Gartner said.She was disappointed when only two people showed up at the event on Oct.23.
Van Gogh’s first art show was a bust, but Gartner decided not to give up.She took action the following day.
“I put out a post on Facebook that I felt bad only two people showed up, and I said the rest of the art was still available,”Gartner said.Suddenly, everyone wanted it.“The paintings sold out in two minutes.”
More importantly, she said, Van Gogh was finally adopted.
1. What did Gartner want to do for Van Gogh?| A．Find his owner. | B．Have his ear cured. |
| C．Take photos for him. | D．Help him to be adopted. |
| A．His well-known name. | B．Her own interest in painting. |
| C．TikTok videos of artistic dogs. | D．Paintings by Vincent van Gogh. |
| A．Platform. | B．Choice. | C．Solution. | D．Failure. |
| A．Influential and interesting. | B．Caring and creative. |
| C．Humorous and hardworking. | D．Practical and professional. |
Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of over 3, 000 years and is
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big day for Chinese people, who will go back home and have dinner with their families. After the dinner, people will go outdoors
There are quite a few stories associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the most popular
The Mid-Autumn Festival is the best time to visit China. The weather is ideal to spend time outdoors and enjoy the sight of the golden autumn. The customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival
6 . The Best Things to Do in London This September
Documentary Festival
Time: 7〜13 September
Documentary Festival is a celebration of non-fiction cinemas in London, organised in cooperation with UCL(University College London). Confirmed for the programme so far is a film about Minamata, a small Japanese town where mercury(汞)was dumped into the sea, as well as talks, masterclasses, book launches and more.
London Podcast Festival
Time: 8〜18 September
Headphones are ready for London Podcast Festival at Kings Place, which sees both mainstream and niche podcasts (小众播客)filmed in front of a live audience, with some of the recordings played online too. The Guilty Feminist and the Empire Film Podcast are some of the big-name shows, along with offerings on comedy, food, politics and more.
London Design Festival
Time: 17〜25 September
The 20th anniversary edition of London Design Festival showcases London as the design capital of the world. At time of writing, the programme has not yet been announced, but it is clear that students can get a 50 percent discount on tickets. Let’s expect the usual mixture of displays and exhibitions, talks and more.
Unlimited Festival
Time: 7〜11 September
Southbank Centre shines a light on disabled artists and companies with Unlimited Festival. The five-day programme covers dance, performance, comedy, music and visual arts, including BSL (British Sign Language) performances, and a street art project designed for users of wheels. Some events are free.
1. Which festival lasts the longest?| A．Documentary Festival. | B．London Podcast Festival. |
| C．London Design Festival. | D．Unlimited Festival. |
| A．A discount on tickets. | B．Art classes on the Internet. |
| C．A writing lesson. | D．A chance to meet their favorite dancers. |
| A．It is held in cooperation with UCL. |
| B．All of its events are free of charge. |
| C．It includes many wonderful exhibitions. |
| D．It mainly focuses on the disabled. |
7 . 2023 ZJU Global Recruitment
Basic Requirements
Applicants should work full-time at ZJU, with passion for education, rigorous learning spirit, cooperative spirit, good health, and high recognition of Zhejiang University culture and values.
Recruiting lists
Ⅰ. Position: Chair Professor
Benefits: 1. Salary: Competitive payment; Negotiable based on your need.
2. Housing: Temporary apartments; Welfare apartments can be bought.
3. Start-up fund: Negotiable according to actual demand.
4. Team building: Team building is vigorously supported; Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows will be supported.
Ⅱ. Position: Distinguished Scholar
Benefits: 1.Salary: Competitive payment.
2. Housing: Temporary apartments; Welfare apartments can be bought.
3. Start-up fund: Negotiable according to the discipline.
4. Team building: Team building is vigorously supported; Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows will be supported.
Ⅲ. Position: Young Professor
Benefits: 1. Salary: Competitive payment.
2. Housing: Temporary apartments; Welfare apartments can be bought after they receive tenure of Zhejiang University.
3. Start-up fund: Negotiable according to the discipline.
4. Team building: Team building is vigorously supported; Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows will be supported.
Application Materials:
Resume of continuous study and work from the beginning of undergraduate study to the date of application, published papers and works, achievements in major teaching and scientific research, research projects undertaken, patents and awards, etc.
1. If you want to decide your salary, which position can you choose?| A．Chair Professor. | B．Distinguished Scholar. |
| C．Young Professor. | D．Both B and C. |
| A．published papers. | B．achievements in team building. |
| C．patents. | D．research projects undertaken. |
| A．Administrative Department. | B．Accounting Department. |
| C．Scientific Department. | D．Human Resources Department. |
Maggie and Alex live in a tall building in a neighborhood in the center of the city. There are no trees near their building, but they are happy in their home and it is close to their jobs.
In the part of the city where they live, there is not much fresh food to buy. The stores only have processed foods in packages. Maggie and Alex and all the other people in the building have to eat food that they buy in boxes and plastic containers.
This makes so much garbage that no one knows where to put it. While they wait for Fridays, when the city collects the garbage, all the neighbors put their trash into bags and sometimes leave it in the hallway or on the big, sunny roof. The whole building looks terrible. No one can spend time playing on the roof because it is full of trash.
One day, Maggie and Alex decide to make a change. They go up to the roof and separate all the recycla-ble garbage, like cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, and aluminum cans. Then they take all of the garbage down to the street for the garbage collectors.
But they do not carry down the plastic bottles! They cut off the tops and use them as pots to plant tomatoes and carrots. They plant herbs, too.
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Maggie and Alex tell their neighbors about their project.
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Now the roof looks beautiful like a garden.
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9 . It’s your nightmare — sitting down on the bus or train only to discover that your phone battery has hit the red. How will you check those important emails or post that funny Tweet you just thought of?
A simple solution might be to charge your phone overnight, so it’s ready to go when you are, but as it turns out, this might not be the best idea. Experts have warned that sleeping by a charging phone could in face be bad for us. According to David Gale, of Gale & Snowden, an eco-architecture firm, our nervous system operates at very low voltages (电压).
“Our brains use electricity to send messages to our muscles. For some people, the man-made alternating current that powers our phones can interfere with these processes,” he said. For this reason, some people may find it difficult to sleep near a charging phone or other electronics, reports MailOnline.
It’s also important not place a charging phone on your bed or under your pillows when you sleep, as this can cause a major fire risk. This is because the batter heats up while the phone is charging and sometimes it can get so hot that it catches fire.
According to Dominic Littlewood, a consumer affairs expert, you should instead try placing your phone in a plate when it charges. “That way, even if your phone gets hot, at least the plate won’t catch fire. It’s going to protect you a little bit,” he said.
However, there aren’t only risks to you that need to be considered. Charging your phone overnight can also cause damage to your phone. Experts at PC Advisor don’t recommend charging your battery to 100 percent. “It won’t fatally damage the battery if you do a full recharge. But constantly doing a full recharge will shorten the battery’s lifespan.”
1. What does the nightmare in the first paragraph refer to?| A．Finding your phone nearly dying when travelling. |
| B．Your phone will dangerously hit the red line. |
| C．Your important emails can’t be checked in time. |
| D．You have to post an emergent post in Tweeter. |
| A．It will make us feel very depressed and anxious. |
| B．It may disturb our brain’s sending messages to muscles. |
| C．It will alternate current that power our brains greatly, |
| D．It will help us stay refreshed and alarmed in the night. |
| A．It will help the owner of the phone fall asleep easily. |
| B．It will help protect the phones when you are charging it. |
| C．It will protect you from getting hurt in the might. |
| D．It will prevent fire from breaking out when charging. |
| A．Charging your phone overnight doesn’t make sense in the long term. |
| B．Charging your phone will destroy your phone battery in a short time. |
| C．Constantly charging your phone overnight will shorten the battery’s lifespan. |
| D．Constantly doing a full recharge will fatally damage your phone’s battery. |
Little Tom was a student in senior high school. He was not good at his work and failed many times in the exams, and he never knew why he couldn’t catch up with others.
One day, Tom and his teacher were walking through the forest. He was disturbed by the fact that his mind was in constant unrest. He asked his teacher, “Why most people’s minds are restless, and only a few have a calm mind? What can one do to calm the mind down?”
The teacher looked at Tom, smiled and told him a story:
On one beautiful day, an elephant was standing by the shade of a tree, eating its leaves. Suddenly, a small fly came buzzingly and landed on the elephant’s ear. The elephant stayed calm and continued eating, ignoring the fly. The fly flew around the elephant’s ear, buzzing noisily, yet the elephant seemed to be unaffected. This confused the fly, and it asked, “Are you deaf?”
“No!” the elephant answered.
“Why aren’t you bothered by my buzz?” the fly asked.
“Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can’t you stay calm just for a few moments?” asked the elephant, and peacefully continued eating the leaves.
The fly answered, “Everything I see, hear and feel attracts my attention, and all noises and movements around me affect my behavior.”
“What is your secret? How can you stay so calm and still, while I am buzzing around your ears?”
“I can continue eating peacefully, because my five senses do not disturb my peace.”
“How is it possible?” asked the fly amazed and confused.
“Because I don’t let them rule my attention,” answered the elephant.
“I am in control of my mind and my thoughts, and therefore, I can direct my attention where I want, and ignore any disturbance including your buzz.”
“And therefore,” continued the elephant, “I am completely lost in the act of eating, enjoying my food and chewing it peacefully.”
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After listening to the story, Tom’s eyes opened wide and smiled.
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From that day on, he paid his attention to whatever he was doing.
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