1. Whose party did the man go to last week?
| A．Maria’s. | B．Amanda’s. | C．The woman’s. |
| A．An informal invitation. | B．A common question. | C．A friendly greeting |
1. What does the woman think of the boy’s problem?
| A．It’s strange | B．It’s embarrassing. | C．It’s common |
| A．Study with a fixed partner. |
| B．Study alone in the library. |
| C．Study with Agony Aunt Hotline. |
| A．At 8: 30 a. m | B．At 9: 00 a. m | C．At 9: 30 a. m |
4 . In recent studies, doctors are employing feature films to motivate their patients to open up about their issues. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plotlines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.
One of those using the method is Dr. Zhang, a doctor from Shanghai, who charges ¥250 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly heartbroken in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, where the hero realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”
Dr. Zhang admits that film therapy isn’t effective for everyone, but he has successfully used it with around a third of his patients. He believes that through the characters, plots, and even the music of films, people can face their problems. For instance, he mentioned the movie Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so depressed that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous results of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding back a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had hurt him,” said Dr. Zhang. “We talked about Michael Douglas’s character and the violent path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to burst out like a time bomb.”
1. What is the main purpose of film therapy according to Dr. Zhang?| A．To promote specific movies to patients. |
| B．To entertain patients during therapy sessions. |
| C．To analyze the technical aspects of filmmaking. |
| D．To help patients understand their feelings better. |
| A．Because she wanted to release her sorrow. |
| B．Because she brought her sufferings to mind. |
| C．Because she realized she had been cheated. |
| D．Because she thought of her lover suddenly. |
| A．The film therapy can be applied to all patients. |
| B．Film stars can help people solve their problems. |
| C．Films can contribute to unlocking hidden feelings. |
| D．This therapy should be popularized all over the world. |
| A．They may turn to violence. | B．They may criticize films a lot. |
| C．They may stop enjoying movies. | D．They may depend on film therapy. |
5 . How to Disagree Agreeably
Disagreeing can’t be avoided in our life. However, how things are handled, how you voice the disagreement and how the other party hears it, all make a difference.
● Pick your moments
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The starting point is to understand the other person’s point ahead of them understanding yours. For instance, active listening is one of the most important skills. It makes the speaker feel respected and valued. The key to listening properly is asking questions.
● Maintain emotional balance
When talking about topics that are important to you, it’s natural to feel strongly about them. However, when discussing your viewpoint, it is important to keep control over your emotions.
| A．Be Open Minded |
| B．Understand the other person first |
| C．High emotions can make the situation even worse |
| D．Non-verbal communication can show you are listening |
| E．In this way, you can know exactly what you are disagreeing about |
| F．Speaking your mind without losing your cool needs the skills below |
| G．Being mindful about when to voice your disagreement is important |
6 . Making exercise enjoyable in daily life is simpler than you imagine. These tips can show you how. If you’re struggling to start or maintain an exercise routine, know that many others face the same challenges.
While practical concerns like a busy schedule or poor health can make exercise more challenging, for most of us, the biggest barriers are mental.
Whatever your age or fitness level — even if you’ve never exercised a day in your life — there are steps you can take to make exercise less frightening and painful and more fun.
Of course, you don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into painful activities you hate to experience the physical and emotional benefits of exercise.
You didn’t get out of shape overnight, and you’re not going to instantly transform your body either.
| A．Maybe it’s a lack of self-confidence |
| B．A little exercise is better than nothing |
| C．Expecting too much, too soon only leads to frustration |
| D．View your past unhealthy choices as opportunities to learn |
| E．You already know there are many great reasons to exercise |
| F．By adopting a positive attitude, you can enjoy exercise benefits |
| G．The improvements in mood and energy levels may happen quickly |
7 . A team from Newcastle University and Northumbria University in the UK has found that the thin, root-like threads produced by many fungi (真菌) can potentially be used as a biodegradable, wearable material that’s also able to repair itself.
In their tests, the researchers focused on the Ganoderma lucidum fungus, producing a skin from branching thin threads, which together weave into a structure called a mycelium (菌丝体). With a little more work, the fragile skins could serve as a substitute for leather, satisfying environmental and fashion tastes.
“The results suggest that mycelium materials can survive in dry and unfavourable environments, and self-repairing is possible with minimal intervention after a two-day recovery period, ” write the researchers in their published paper. However, the process used to produce these materials tends to kill off the fungal spores (孢子) that help the organism regenerate itself.
A new approach involving a mix of mycelia, proteins, and other nutrients in a liquid encouraged the growth of a skin. The results are currently too thin and delicate to be turned into a jacket. However, the researchers are confident that it’s possible that future innovations could turn it into a tougher skin, possibly by combining layers or plasticizing in glycerol. Crucially, the production process didn’t kill off the fungal spores. Tests on the material showed that it was indeed able to replace holes made in it. The material was as strong as before, though it was still possible to see where the holes had been.
“Due to their functional properties, the ability of this regenerative mycelium material to heal micro and macro defects opens interesting future prospects for unique product applications in leather-goods replacements such as furniture, automotive seals, and fashion wear,” write the researchers.
There’s a long way to go here before you’ll be wearing clothes made out of fungus. The growing and healing processes take several days to happen at the moment for example, something which could be sped up over time.
1. What did the team find in their tests?| A．An alternative to fungal spores. | B．Thin threads shaped like roots. |
| C．Many different fungi. | D．Mycelium materials with self-healing function. |
| A．The recovery period of fungal spores. |
| B．Crises of mycelium materials’ survival. |
| C．Imperfection in producing mycelium materials. |
| D．The method of intervening organisms’ regeneration. |
| A．It speeds up the creation of mycelia. | B．It keeps fungal spores from destruction. |
| C．It makes the holes in materials invisible. | D．It combines the liquid with layers of skin. |
| A．A flash in the pan. | B．Promising but challenging. |
| C．Inspiring but unachievable. | D．A growth and decline cycle. |
8 . At some point in most people’s fitness journeys, they hit a plateau(停滞期) — it seems difficult to move forward.
Put recovery first
Overtraining makes it difficult for you to make progress because you are continually breaking down muscle (肌肉) without allowing time to recover and rebuild. Although quality sleep contributes much to recovery, it isn’t the only factor.
Mix up your training
One of the most common reasons for hitting a plateau is sticking with the same workout for too long. Your body naturally adapts to repetitive movements, leading to few returns.
When you’ve exercised for some time, it can be easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come. Monitoring your exercise activity with a smartphone app or a fitness journal can help you recognize markers of your progress. Tracking a variety of measurable markers, such as weights lifted and distances you walked, will enable you to focus on the smaller yet significant goals that make progress more visible.
Remember, hitting a fitness plateau doesn’t mean you aren’t doing enough; it’s a natural part of the journey.
| A．Track your progress |
| B．Make exercise part of your daily business |
| C．You can take longer breaks during your workouts |
| D．Pushing harder is not the answer when you reach the point |
| E．Celebrate your achievements no matter how small they seem |
| F．That’s why cross-training is important for overall fitness success |
| G．Using the strategies above, you’ll get back on the road to your fitness goals |
9 . What to Say to Someone Who Is Hard on Their Body
What should you say or do when your friends start criticizing how they look? How can you effectively respond to your friends who are always too hard on their body? The following tips may save you from embarrassment.
Don’t reject their complaints
When you hear your friends criticizing themselves, your immediate response may be to tell them they’re wrong.
While praises about their external beauty are great, insincere ones are generally easy to see through. So don’t overstate it by telling your friends they’re the most beautiful person on the planet.
Acknowledge their talents
Trying to help your friends focus attention on things they love about their appearance is a worthy goal. But even better is helping them see how great they are outside of how they look. For example, express your appreciation for their athletic ability, incredible cooking skills and so on.
Help them rediscover what their body can do
Try to help your friends reconnect with how awesome their body is for what it can do. What should you do?
| A．Avoid high frequency of praises as well |
| B．This may seem like the right thing to do |
| C．They’ll probably stop expressing themselves |
| D．Be careful of exaggerated evaluation on their looks |
| E．These praises can help them identify their advantages |
| F．You can offer to join a sports team or mind-body fitness class together |
| G．Remind them that the perfect images they see in the media aren’t real |
10 . Artificial Intelligence Professional Program
Stanford Online Artificial Intelligence courses let you virtually step into the classrooms of Stanford professors who lead the AI revolution. The courses, beginning on Wednesday May 1,2024, are based on Stanford graduate courses, but adapted for the needs of working professionals.
Before enrolling in your first course, you need to apply for an online interview with your professor (15-20 minutes). The interaction allows you to tell your professor about your interest in joining, as well as confirm that you meet the essential requirements (Proficiency in Python, College Calculus, Linear Algebra and Probability Theory).
The courses will equip you with the skills and confidence to:
Learn basic AI technologies to operate AI models and tools.
Evaluate performance of AI models accurately.
Carry out search algorithms (算法) to find the shortest paths and plan motions for the general-use robots.
Guard against various types of cyber crimes to keep information safe.
What you will earn:
You’ll earn a Stanford Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence when you successfully complete either three 10-week courses in the AI professional education program or two courses in the AI professional education program plus one course in the AI graduate program. All the courses in the program will be accessible through Wednesday July 31,2024.
1. What is necessary to enter for the program according to the text?| A．A graduate certificate. |
| B．A Stanford’s scholarship. |
| C．An interview on the Internet. |
| D．A professor’s recommendation. |
| A．Updating AI models. |
| B．Maintaining cyber security. |
| C．Predicting future accurately. |
| D．Inventing robots with new functions. |
| A．Four weeks. | B．Two months. | C．Ten weeks. | D．Three months. |
