1 . We get it. Students are busy. Among a challenging curriculum, exciting social life and personal commitments, sometimes it can be difficult to remember to take care of yourself.
Eat Right. This can seem difficult, but, when broken down, is a bit more attainable. The principles you should follow are very simple.
Exercise. Keeping your body healthy and in shape is important.
Get Enough Sleep. It can be difficult to ensure you’ re getting enough sleep when you’ve got a huge load of class work or other commitments. But getting enough sleep can really improve your overall health and wellness. Try to stick to a sleep schedule so that you can stay well-rested throughout the day.
Drink Lots of Water. Staying hydrated will give you more energy throughout the day, refresh your body, stop you from overeating and aid in concentration. It also helps prevent those headaches, so fill up your water bottle daily.
A.It doesn’t have to be extreme either! |
B.Joining a gym is essential for every high-school student. |
C.Remember to use a refillable bottle for the environment. |
D.Of course, when you’ re really busy, you may turn to fast food. |
E.But, without your health, none of your other activities are possible. |
F.Always eat breakfast, never skip meals and snack often to avoid hunger. |
G.So don’t pull all-nighters, and turn off all of your electronic devices on time. |
2 . Many people want to grow their own food in their own backyard, but they don’t know how to start. This article will teach you how to start!
Find out what plants to get. Get plants that can grow in your area, and make sure you plant them at the right time of the year.
Buy your plants and fertilizers. You can either get seeds or get plant seedlings. Go to your local nursery and see what they have. Get fertilizer as well.
Plant your plants in the garden. Use a hand shovel and dig a small hole big enough to put your plant in. Water your plant before you put it in so you can wet the root ball. Sprinkle (撒) in a little bit of fertilizer and put your plant in.
For seeds, stick your finger into the dirt where you want to plant the seed until the dirt reaches the second joint on your finger.
A.Learn how to start a garden. |
B.Plan out your garden wisely. |
C.Make sure to get the right fertilizer for your plants. |
D.Some plants that need acidity are tomatoes and blueberries. |
E.You should grow and water them in spring if you want to have a good start. |
F.Then surround the plant with dirt and make a small circle around it for water. |
G.If you plant them too early or too late, they could freeze and die before you can harvest vegetables. |
3 . What distinguishes an outstanding city? The Global Cities Index assesses cities based on diverse criteria, including:
·Business – The presence of multinational corporations. How many global companies are in the city? Does the city do a lot of international business?
·People – The city’s ability to attract talents globally. Does the city attract talented people from around the world? What’s proportion of residents with higher education?
·Media – The accessibility of varied information channels. How many residents have Internet access?
·Entertainment – The availability of leisure and cultural activities. Does the city have many entertainment options: museums, sports, music, and different types of restaurants?
Future Leaders
Most cities on the Global Cities Index are strong in certain areas. Beijing’s strength, for example, is business, while Los Angeles’s strength is people. Which cities will become more powerful in the future?
·Asia: Beijing and Shanghai are both business centers and will continue to grow. In a few years, they will potentially match New York’s influence. Indian cities such as Mumbai and New Delhi have a lot of business potential, too.
·South America: urban centers like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo in Brazil will gain influence. In these cities, the middle class is growing, and life for many people is improving.
·The Middle East: Istanbul in Turkey, Cairo in Egypt, and the cities of the United Arab Emirates such as Dubai will hold more power in international politics and business, especially in helping East and West work together.
In 10 years, the top cities on the index may be different, but one thing is certain: With over 50 percent of the world’s people now living in urban areas, tomorrow’s global cities will be more powerful than ever.
1. Which aspect is considered in the Global Cities Index?A.Education. | B.Climate. | C.Transportation. | D.Location |
A.Asia and Europe. | B.Asia and South America. |
C.Asia and the Middle East. | D.South America and the Middle East. |
A.Similarities between top cities. | B.The ways to become global cities. |
C.Daily life in fastest-growing cities. | D.Forecast on future influential cities. |
4 . Welcome to the California Science Center
Here is a guide to the California Science Center.
Accessibility Services & FacilitiesWe are committed to breaking down any barrier to access. If you have questions about accessibility, please call us at (213) 744-2019 or contact us online or stop by our Information Desk just inside the main entrance.
Sensory & Mobility ConsiderationsLight, noise and crowds vary widely throughout the building. Please feel free to bring your own noise-canceling headphones or other calming items. All spaces in the center are wheelchair accessible. All floors are accessible by elevator or stairs.
● Parking & RestroomsAccessible parking spaces are available on the three floors of the Science Center parking lot. Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is $15 per vehicle.
All the restrooms here are wheelchair accessible. Private family style restrooms are available upon request, please see any Guest Services Host.
● Wheelchairs & Service AnimalsStandard manual wheelchairs are available for free at the Information Desk, used inside the California Science Center.
Service dogs trained to do work or perform specific tasks for a guest with a disability are welcome in all of the Science Center spaces. Emotional animals and pets are not permitted.
Language & Communication Considerations● Language Assistance
Our Bilingual (双语的) Guest Services and Education staff members wear buttons indicating languages in which they are fluent. In addition, the Information Desk offers maps in six different languages.
● Audio GuidesAudio guides in both English and Spanish are often available for special exhibits. For special exhibits with audio guides, transcripts are available at the entrance to the exhibit upon request.
Click here for more information about the center. We want every guest to participate equally in the excitement of experiencing science!
1. How many ways to inquire about accessibility in the California Science Center are mentioned?A.3. | B.4. | C.5. | D.6. |
A.It is unfriendly to the disabled. | B.Its parking spaces vary in price. |
C.It offers multi-language service | D.It allows emotional pets to enter. |
A.A web page. | B.A news report. |
C.A science textbook. | D.An academic paper. |
5 . Tobias, a 35-year-old Belgian musician, has become popular on social media for his excellent grasp of the Shanghai dialect. He has been sharing his everyday experiences, which he
In the videos, he speaks
Tobias did not bury his nose in textbooks or
Tobias said he did not expect he would
A.acts | B.delivers | C.competes | D.votes |
A.approaches | B.habits | C.platforms | D.communities |
A.likes | B.dollars | C.medals | D.chances |
A.ancient | B.sweet | C.modern | D.fluent |
A.understand | B.write | C.create | D.practise |
A.advancing | B.searching | C.recording | D.observing |
A.testing | B.reviewing | C.selling | D.posting |
A.notes | B.comments | C.reports | D.replies |
A.interrupt | B.assess | C.conduct | D.appreciate |
A.materials | B.methods | C.objectives | D.resources |
A.secretly | B.slowly | C.happily | D.bravely |
A.fun | B.work | C.fame | D.show |
A.stick to | B.contribute to | C.focus on | D.rely on |
A.advantage | B.opportunity | C.honor | D.option |
A.authority | B.history | C.custom | D.culture |
6 . There is a mountain of great ski opportunities not too far from Boston. Road-trip to one of these fantastic ski mountains this winter.
Blue Hills Ski Area
A ski day trip doesn’t get any easier than the Blue Hills Ski Area. It is the only snow sports facility in the metro area. Skiing and snowboarding are spread over its 60 skiable acres, 90% of which are equipped for snowmaking. The vertical drop is 309 feet and there are four lifts serving the 16 trails, most of which are for advanced skiers. There are lessons for kids and adults to help you get there.
Crochet Mountain Resort
It’s famous for signature “Midnight Madness” events and daily night skiing. It has an 875-foot vertical drop and 23 trails across 75 skiable acres. A great mountain for skiers, half its terrain is graded for intermediates with the rest being split between advanced and beginner terrain.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
It’s the only one of ski resorts to be 100%powered by renewable energy sources. Skiers will find a 1,150-foot vertical drop, 45 trails, 3 terrain parks and 9 lifts across 167 skiable acres. The whole family can take lessons, enjoy dining or buy a ticket and go for a ride on the 3,600-foot Mountain Coaster!
Smugglers’ Notch
Smugglers’ Notch has a 2,564-foot vertical drop, 78 trails, 5 terrain parks and 8 lifts spread across 1,000 skiable acres. Known as a full-service family-oriented resort, it offers plenty to do off mountain like ice skating, arts and crafts workshops and an indoor swimming pool!
1. Which ski resort mainly targets advanced skiers?A.Blue Hills Ski Area. | B.Crochet Mountain Resort. |
C.Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. | D.Smugglers’ Notch. |
A.Its trails. | B.Its location. |
C.Its vertical drop. | D.Its green concept. |
A.Have a swim. | B.Ski with world champions. |
C.Enjoy stone sculptures. | D.Ride a roller coaster. |
It took a day’s drive, but distance was beside the point. I always enjoyed long journeys in my father’s car with my family. However, things went different that time. We were moving to a new town, not for any tourist destination, but to settle down, for my father had a new job there. My mother, sitting on the passenger seat in the front, was talking with my father. She looked excited for the coming new life. But I was down, feeling nervous about starting a new school life. Entering a new school meant adapting to a completely different environment and meeting new classmates and teachers, which I was not good at.
On my first day at the new school, I felt lost and out of place. The students already knew each other well, and they chatted happily during breaks. I missed my old friends terribly and wished I could go back to my old school. Feeling lonely. I often spent time alone during breaks and after classes, reading books in the library or drawing pictures in the art room. I missed the good days I had with my old friends and longed for that sense of belonging.
As the days went by, I still found it hard to fit in. I was shy and found it difficult to strike up conversations with my classmates. Some of the kids in my class noticed my discomfort and tried to be friendly, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of being an outsider. I only had words with my desk mate, Alex, when necessary. Things took a turn for the worse when I knocked off Alex’s water bottle by accident, although I picked up the bottle immediately and apologized to him. He got mad at me and seemed not to forgive me. Soon I found we were avoiding each other.
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However, I was assigned to pair up with Alex to design a poster.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Alex proudly introduced that the fantastic picture was drawn by me.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8 . About eight years ago, Li Jinglong and Guan Dian visited the Palace Museum in Beijing. The cloisonne (景泰蓝瓷器) objects on display attracted them in particular. They spent hours looking at those beautiful objects. They just couldn’t take their eyes off them.
Born and raised in Beijing, 35-year-old Li is no stranger to cloisonne, since there were a pair of cloisonne vases in his grandparents’ home. His wife, 34-year-old Guan, who learned to paint as a child and later became a designer after graduating from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, is also familiar with cloisonne, as it appears in her art books. As a result of their visit, the couple made the daring decision to open a workshop.
“We learned cloisonne after seeing the pieces displayed in the Palace Museum. We wanted to turn our hobby into a career, so that people could enjoy and learn to make the craft themselves,” said Li, who worked in a finance company before quitting his job to launch Handcraft Addicted, a DIY workshop where participants can make cloisonne. Since 2018, they have opened three workshops in Beijing. They are happy to give people a glimpse of the traditional techniques of cloisonne as part of a DIY experience.
Instead of focusing on making traditional cloisonne objects , such as plates and vases, the workshop allows participants to create the designs they want on surface of glass, resin (树脂) or wood. Although the process has been simplified, it is still not easy for people trying cloisonne for the first time to succeed. Participants spend months making one piece, which they take home or give friends as presents. It’s a luxury for people to spend time alone and fully focus on one thing nowadays because of the fast pace of life. Participants come to the workshop not only to create art, but also to take a break from their busy lives.
1. What can we learn about the couple?A.They both grew up in Beijing. | B.They both majored in cloisonne art. |
C.They both quit their previous jobs. | D.They are both familiar with cloisonne. |
A.Their grandparents’ cloisonne vases. | B.Their hobby in handcraft techniques. |
C.Cloisonne objects in Guan’s art books. | D.Cloisonne on exhibition in the Palace Museum. |
A.the first attempt is often simple |
B.participants relax themselves while creating art |
C.the couple make cloisonne objects by themselves |
D.it is a luxury to make traditional cloisonne objects |
A.Modest. | B.Generous. | C.Creative. | D.Outgoing. |
The centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine scraping (刮) massage, gua sha, has become a fashion among young people on the mainland! who show off the bruises (淤青) it creates.
Many shared
The meridians
The practice, also known as scraping and coining, is
The folk-treatment
Some describe gua sha as “the Chinese way to cure the stress from the workplace” saying the pain and stress that
1. What type of photography did the woman start with?
A.Street photography. | B.Fashion photography. | C.Nature photography. |
A.It’s challenging. | B.It tells her story. | C.It documents ordinary life. |
A.A photo. | B.A storybook. | C.A magazine. |