An exhibition of zodiac (生肖) sculptures called Peak Life and Water opened in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.
The 12 zodiac signs are
Each sculpture
The expressions of these zodiac sculptures are vivid
1.你的建议及理由;
2.你的期待。
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3 . How to improve your memory?
It’s generally accepted that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered this old saying simply isn’t true.
Don’t skip the physical exercise. While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn’t mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp.
Get enough sleep. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get and the amount you need to function at your best. The truth is that over 95% of adults need 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
Make time for friends. When you think of ways to improve memory, do you think of “serious” activities such as mastering chess strategies, or is it more relaxing pastimes—hanging out with friends or enjoying a funny movie?
A.Keep stress in check. |
B.Give your brain a workout. |
C.If you’re like most of us, it’s probably the former. |
D.Even losing a few hours of sleep makes a difference! |
E.In fact, interacting with others may provide the best kind of brain exercise. |
F.The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change, even into old age. |
G.It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss. |
Statistics show that there are more than 1.9 billion videos related to stove-boiled tea on social media platforms.
“Stove-boiled tea”, a
Stove-boiled tea acts as a social way of combining ancient
5 . There are countless stories of man’s best friend stepping in to
Single mom Nicole Evans was out of town when a fire
The fire completely
Meanwhile, Nicole won’t face this
Our pets not only provide us with companionship and unconditional love, but can even act as our furry
A.approach | B.rescue | C.inspire | D.reward |
A.broke out | B.set off | C.gave away | D.checked in |
A.confirmed | B.satisfied | C.aware | D.concerned |
A.selfishly | B.strangely | C.badly | D.professionally |
A.pretending | B.agreeing | C.refusing | D.determining |
A.debate | B.mission | C.request | D.reaction |
A.disappear | B.hide | C.escape | D.depart |
A.destroyed | B.affected | C.removed | D.threatened |
A.disaster | B.adventure | C.drought | D.contest |
A.speech | B.idea | C.experience | D.journey |
A.Instead | B.However | C.Gradually | D.Similarly |
A.arranged | B.recognized | C.caught | D.survived |
A.unique | B.valuable | C.replaceable | D.useful |
A.challenge | B.opportunity | C.reason | D.relief |
A.character | B.performance | C.talent | D.responsibility |
A.specific | B.pleasant | C.boring | D.tough |
A.pouring in | B.running out | C.showing up | D.taking off |
A.suffer | B.benefit | C.struggle | D.recover |
A.support | B.creation | C.advice | D.information |
A.leaders | B.instructors | C.protectors | D.neighbors |
6 . Scientists looking to uncover the mysteries of the underwater world have more valuable information thanks to an international team that has produced a list of species confirmed or expected to produce sound underwater.
Led by Audrey Looby from the University of Florida, the Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds working group collaborated with the World Register of Marine Species to document 729 mammals (哺乳动物), fishes, and invertebrates (无脊椎动物) that produce active or passive sounds. In addition, the list includes another 21,911 species that are considered to likely produce sounds.
“With more than 70% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, most of the planet’s habitats are aquatic, and there is a misconception that most aquatic organisms are silent. The newly published comprehensive digital database on what animals are known to make sounds is the first of its kind and can revolutionize marine and aquatic science,” the researchers said.
“Listening to underwater sounds can reveal a lot of information about the species that produce them and is useful for a variety of applications, ranging from fisheries management, invasive species detection to assessing human environmental impacts,” said Looby, who also co-created FishSounds, which offers a collection of fish sound production research records.
The team’s research was published in Scientific Data and involved 19 authors from six countries. “Understanding how marine species interact with their environments is of global importance, and this data being freely available is a major step toward that goal,” said Kieran Cox, a member of the research team.
“Most people are familiar with whale or dolphin sounds but are often surprised to learn that many fishes and invertebrates use sounds to communicate, too,” Looby said. “Our database helps demonstrate how widespread underwater sound production really is across a variety of animals, but we still have a lot to learn.”
1. What does the underlined word “aquatic” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Outdoor. | B.Over-crowded. |
C.Well-protected. | D.Underwater. |
A.Most fishes can’t make sounds. |
B.Different species can communicate. |
C.Mammals can live in water. |
D.Ocean animals can’t get onto the land. |
A.To document ocean animals’ sounds. |
B.To set up a free database for scientists. |
C.To learn how ocean animals communicate. |
D.To publish the research in Scientific Data. |
A.To call on people to protect ocean animals. |
B.To introduce the finding of a research team. |
C.To list the animals that can produce sounds. |
D.To uncover the mysterious underwater world. |
7 . The holidays can be a divisive season. Because the holidays are full of merriness, some love them. Others can feel troubled by them, affected by the financial pressure and family gatherings often accompanying the holidays.
Begin tracking how you’re feeling on the day-to-day life. You can keep a journal or take a brief walk where you can reflect at the end of your day. Doing this lets you see a pattern of what may be activating your negative feelings.
After getting your triggers written down, let’s make a plan. If it is money fueling the discomfort, let’s strategize how you can cut down the financial expectations. You can select a thoughtful low-cost decoration or a bunch of flowers.
Rethink how to love yourself rather than care for others too much. If you have to be with someone, are you at risk of yourself because of arguments or conflicts?
A.Keep track of your daily actions. |
B.It will help you get through the tense situation. |
C.Hosting a gathering can be another costly issue. |
D.Feeling joyless during the holidays can be really awful. |
E.You can also offer meaningful time spent with loved ones. |
F.The truth is that it is hard to engage with people who hurt you. |
G.Let’s begin by identifying what is causing you the intense anxiety. |
8 . I often felt there was a lack of ceremony in my life. The ceremony of passage to mark transitions was
It was a long drive and we started out early,
A.happening | B.recovering | C.developing | D.missing |
A.curious | B.confident | C.excited | D.puzzled |
A.sympathetic | B.symbolic | C.severe | D.sufficient |
A.visited | B.accompanied | C.persuaded | D.accomplished |
A.guide | B.friend | C.teacher | D.partner |
A.lesson | B.greeting | C.ceremony | D.problem |
A.wonderful | B.ordinary | C.unimportant | D.unsuitable |
A.walking | B.climbing | C.jumping | D.winding |
A.fashion | B.wilderness | C.travelling | D.business |
A.wildflowers | B.cultures | C.clothes | D.houses |
A.hid | B.unfolded | C.disappeared | D.stopped |
A.attraction | B.attention | C.association | D.accommodation |
A.forget | B.break | C.keep | D.change |
A.Fortunately | B.Strangely | C.Occasionally | D.Interestingly |
A.sad | B.awkward | C.historic | D.teachable |
A.lighter | B.clever | C.healthier | D.older |
A.gifts | B.plans | C.purposes | D.disadvantages |
A.escape | B.rest | C.notice | D.laugh |
A.adapt to | B.pay for | C.wait for | D.object to |
A.attempt | B.influence | C.function | D.attitude |
9 . Tokyo restaurant Sushiya no Nohachi reportedly serves great sushi, but it is most famous for its gimmick—making the world’s smallest sushi with a single grain of rice.
Located in Asakusa, a slightly quieter part of Tokyo, Sushiya no Nohachi is the place to go if you want to enjoy the tiniest, most adorable sushi in the world. Each piece is made with only a grain of rice and a tiny slice of topping wrapped in the thinnest piece of nori(海苔). Every served piece is actually perfect, which hints at the amount of work and patience that Bes into making them. They are the work of Hironori Ikeno, the chef of Sushiya no Nohachi, who came up with the idea in 2002 when a client asked him how small he could make his sushi. He answered, “as small as a grain of rice”, and proceeded to demonstrate that he wasn’t kidding. Over the years, the restaurant has become internationally famous for making the world’s smallest sushi.
Despite its size, miniature sushi actually takes a bit longer to make than regular-sized me, because of the precision and concentration required to put the tiny ingredients together. That is part of the reason why the restaurant only prepares tiny sushi for customers a few times a week and no more than five times a day, although they do sometimes make exceptions for foreign visitors who travel to the restaurant just to experience the world’s smallest sushi.
“I had a client from Sweden who came just to see my tiny sushi and the moment she saw it, she literally cried with joy.” Hironori Ikeno said.
Interestingly, one cannot simply order the tiny sushi at the restaurant. It is served for f re upon request with a regular-sized sushi course. Considering the sushi served at this place is reportedly delicious, you should probably be more excited about that. Plus, it also justifies the gimmick that the restaurant is so famous for.
1. What does the underlined word “gimmick” in paragraph 1 probably refer to?A.A class to teach cooking skills. |
B.A trick to attract customers. |
C.A plan to promote the sushi. |
D.A dish to win over opponents. |
A.His pursuit for perfection. |
B.The curiosity of a customer. |
C.The requirement from his boss. |
D.A bet he made with others. |
A.Take more time to make one |
B.Unpopular among customers |
C.costs more money to buy one |
D.needs more expensive materials |
A.Diversity of the customers. |
B.His lack of experience. |
C.Special treatment to foreigners. |
D.His sense of achievement. |
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School life has taught me a lot, of them I think honesty is the most important. When I was in Senior One, I caught cheating in the final exam. I feel everyone in my class looked down upon myself. I was very ashamed that I decided to run away from school. Upon know this, my teacher paid a visit to my home in person but had a long chat with me. He made me to come to know that being brave enough to recognize one’s mistakes and overcome them are a basic quality for a man. Since then, I’ve made up my mind to be honesty and work hard.