1 . Many people spend weekends doing meaningless things, which is a complete waste of our life. However, successful people make the best use of their weekends differently. Here are some things they may choose to do.
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Successful people don't go into the weekend with no plan.
●Get up early.
Of course, it feels good to sleep in. However, it's actually quite refreshing (使人精力充沛的) to get up and move early on days when you don't have to get up early.
●Put the phone aside.
In today's busy world, most of us never truly leave work. Our phones are likely connected to our emails and Twitter accounts, meaning we may deal with a work-related task even after 5 p. m.
●Follow hobbies.
A.Make a plan. |
B.Prepare for the week carefully. |
C.But successful people need time to let work go. |
D.The weekend is the perfect time to make up for it. |
E.They plan their day out just as they would on any other day. |
F.Successful people start their Saturday off by hitting the gym or reading a book. |
G.Successful people use every minute of their free time to do something they love. |
1. What did the speaker do in the past few days?
A.He was on a business trip. |
B.He did sightseeing in New York. |
C.He attended an international meeting. |
A.Leave New York. | B.Go to Manila. | C.Write a report. |
A.To sleep better. | B.To kill time. | C.To keep himself relaxed. |
A.Come to the meeting. | B.Finish the report today. | C.Send part of the report. |
1. Which chess class does the man choose?
A.The Friday class. | B.The Saturday class. | C.The Sunday class. |
A.Once a week. | B.Twice a week. | C.Three times a week. |
A.From 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. |
B.From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. |
C.From 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. |
A.He can get some money off. |
B.He can get help with his homework. |
C.He can have the second class for free. |
4 . The issue of how to feed a growing population is a crucial issue for the 21st century. The issue was high on the agenda (当务之急) at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. According to the UN, by 2050, we will need to produce 60% more food to feed a world population of 9.3 billion.
Cambridge Judge Business School supports a number of businesses which aim to promote sustainable agriculture practices. One of the most important fields is precision (精准) agriculture, the science of improving crop yields and assisting management decisions using the latest technology. Outfield Technologies is targeted at high value fruit farming. Farmers buy their own drones (无人机), and then the Outfield software creates flight plans over the farm and processes the images taken by the drones.
By counting the fruit on branches and measuring trees, farmers can see where to apply fertiliser with greater precision, reducing usage and improving soil sustainability. Outfield’s software can also recommend where to start harvesting to reduce waste and labour costs. The rising cost of labour globally has become a huge issue within the agricultural industry, for reasons including the shortage of backpackers (some of whom become seasonal workers) in New Zealand, and the rise of minimum pay in South Africa.
The data gathered by drones can also predict yields. “Priming” the supply chain ensures a smoother journey from the farm to fruit bowl in your home. When an apple is picked, it is stored in a refrigerated environment for up to six months before being transported to a pack house to be washed, sorted, packaged, before being moved to a delivery centre and finally appearing on supermarket shelves. The chain depends heavily on transportation, but by predicting yields, Outfield aims to reduce waste as traders can predict fruit levels and reduce greenhouse gases caused by refrigerated storage.
Outfield co-founder Oil Hilbourne said, “The agricultural industry needs more investment to change. More money for 5G, education and investment in start-ups.”
1. What does Outfield Technologies do for farmers?A.It offers them free flights. |
B.It oversees farms for them. |
C.It teaches them about high value fruits. |
D.It uses drone-taken images to advertise farms. |
A.Pay in South Africa is very low. |
B.South Africa can’t agree on minimum pay. |
C.Backpackers in New Zealand fail to get paid fairly. |
D.New Zealand isn’t drawing enough seasonal workers. |
A.boost the yield of fruit | B.make sure the fruit can keep fresh |
C.ensure the fruits are transported timely | D.provide more convenient services to customers |
A.The future of farming | B.The trend of fruit picking |
C.The promising market of high value fruits | D.The positive effects of farming on environment |
1. What do kids bring to school on Bubble Gum Day?
A.50 cents. | B.Old toys. | C.Some snacks. |
A.A teacher. | B.A writer. | C.A bookseller. |
A.Community groups. | B.Schools. | C.Businesses. |
A.To raise money for a charity. |
B.To encourage kids to sell things. |
C.To develop children’s creativity. |
1. What kind of lessons did Florence Nightingale take in her early years?
A.Music lessons. | B.English lessons. | C.Medical lessons. |
A.In Germany. | B.In Britain. | C.In France. |
A.She went to learn nursing abroad. |
B.She built a hospital in a war field. |
C.She looked after soldiers at the front hospitals. |
A.Before the Crimean War. | B.During the Crimean War. |
C.After the Crimean War. |
1. Where might the speakers be?
A.At school. | B.At home. | C.At an office. |
A.Go skiing. | B.Visit a zoo. | C.Study with his classmates. |
A.To Washington D. C. | B.To Los Angeles. | C.To London. |
1. How did the man find the sailing trip?
A.It was expensive. | B.It was exciting. | C.It was boring. |
A.She practiced basketball. |
B.She played tennis. |
C.She went fishing |
A.Andy. | B.Joe. | C.Jenny. |
A.To the seaside. | B.To the park. | C.To the theater. |
1. For whom does the woman want to buy a tie?
A.Her father. | B.Her son. | C.Her husband. |
A.The first floor. | B.The third floor. | C.The fifth floor. |
A.Get some money. | B.Find the play area. | C.Go to the 4th floor |
A.She often goes to work late. |
B.She isn’t good at telling stories. |
C.She couldn’t finish the task as required. |