To promote
Chang Shana, an outstanding designer and educator in China, was just 13 when her love affair with Dunhuang
In the hope that more designers can understand and use the Dunhuang art patterns
In the Ming Dynasty, a Chinese man Wan Hu made the world’s first rocket (火箭), but
China also announces new plans to make a space station and go to Mars and further space. The space station will be finished
By now, China
Liam, a fifth-grader, moved with his mum for a new apartment in a relatively cheaper area of the city after his father’s unexpected death, and began attending a neighbourhood school.
Since he was an introvert (内向的人), the thought of making friends always made him feel nervous, and moving into a new neighbourhood meant he had to face his fears. On his first day, he didn’t talk to anyone or try to make friends, and during the mealtime, he sat at the corner table in the cafeteria and ate his lunch alone. No one in the class stepped forward to welcome him. Instead, they ignored him and refused to sit next to him in class.
The next day, he was sitting alone in the classroom when a boy approached him and asked, “Can I sit next to you?”
“Sure,” Liam smiled.
“I’m Joel. And you? ”
“Liam.”
“Is it your first day today?”
“No, it’s my second day. I recently moved into this neighbourhood.”
“Oh, I didn’t know that. I skipped (逃避) school yesterday, so I thought it was your first day today.”
As days passed, Liam and Joel discovered that they lived on the same street. After school, they often played catch in the nearby park, a game they both loved playing. It only took Liam a few weeks to become best friends with Joel.
One day, Joel skipped school, and Liam had to sit alone in class, wondering why. Feeling worried, he went to ask his class teacher.
“Liam, I’m so sorry, but your best friend got into an accident last night,” the teacher put her hand on Liam’s shoulder. “He lost his parents in the car crash.”
“Oh no!” Liam covered his face with his hands.
Two months later, Joel was allowed to go home after a spinal (脊柱的) surgery. However, he couldn’t walk and was restricted to a wheelchair. The day he arrived home with his grandmother, Liam rushed to Joel's house with a candy bar and the ball they used to play catch with Joel’s eyes lit upon seeing Liam. The boys talked to each other for hours before Liam’s mother came to pick him up at night.
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While he was happy to see his friend after months, he felt terrible knowing Joel could never walk again.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ten days later, Liam asked Joel to play catch with him outside and he agreed.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . People may typically think of memory as the recollection of the past. Memory enables people to learn from past experiences and apply that knowledge in present cases. It is an important part of our identity. So is culture, the way of life specific to a group of people.
Cultural memory is the constructed understanding of the past that is passed from one generation to the next through text, oral traditions, monuments and other symbols. Cultural memory is often amassed in objects, such as museums or historical monuments. To understand culture, humans access a mass of cultural symbols, such as books. Artifacts (历史文物) of the past provide insights into where we came from. Libraries and the Internet keep a seemingly boundless amount of data on what it means to be part of a culture. Cultural memory is the longest-lasting form of memory.
Like all forms of memory, cultural memory has important functions. For example, it makes the experiences a nation owns clear. It provides us with an understanding of the past and the values of the group to which we belong. Besides, it creates a form of shared identity and a means for communicating this identity to new members. The most powerful forms of cultural memory may involve memories of past disastrous experiences undergone by groups of victims. For example, in Russia, their role in World War II —in which tens of millions of Russians were killed — is still an important part of modern Russian identity. Because all groups have cultural memory, it can bring about a spirit of resistance or survival among threatened groups.
The main function of cultural memory is not to recall the past, whether it is good or bad. Rather, it is to use knowledge of past experiences to avoid making the same mistakes again and again. Aleida Assmann, a professor who has worked on memory theory since the 1960s, calls this “remembering forward”. Cultural memory enables people to adapt to their culture; it enables cultures to adapt to new circumstances by keeping traces (痕迹) of what worked in the past.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．Reporting a discovery of cultural memory. |
| B．Leading to the concept of cultural memory. |
| C．Introducing the importance of memory in identity. |
| D．Making a connection between memory and culture. |
| A．Stored. | B．Ignored. | C．Damaged. | D．Created. |
| A．the features of cultural memory | B．the formation of cultural memory |
| C．the role of big events in Russian identity | D．the impact of cultural memory on identity |
| A．Pass previous wisdom down. | B．Keep traces of history. |
| C．Get people to know about the past. | D．Remind people of their identity. |
5 . In an era dominated by texting and messaging apps, phone calls seem to become a relic (遗物) of the past among younger generations, Gen Z in particular. A recent survey shows that a quarter of 18 to 24-year-olds refuse to pick up the phone, and over half ignore calls from their parents. Why do we find phone calls so awkward, and is avoiding them damaging our relationships?
The avoidance of phone calls isn’t just a preference; it’s a display of anxiety. Phone conversations can be awkward due to the lack of non-verbal clues. In face-to-face interactions, we rely heavily on gestures, facial expressions, and body language to interpret messages, which are absent in phone conversations. This can lead to misunderstandings and a feeling of disconnect. Additionally, the pressure to respond immediately without enough time to think, as afforded by messaging apps, can increase the anxiety associated with phone calls.
Despite the discomfort they may cause, phone conversations are an important skill. In the professional world, the ability to communicate effectively over the phone remains a critical skill. As I emphasize in my teachings and workshops, clear, confident, and real-life communication can significantly impact personal and professional success. Therefore, it’s crucial for younger generations, including Gen Z, to learn how to communicate well with others over the phone, not just for professional success but also for developing personal relationships.
Relying merely on messaging apps can have harmful effects on Gen Z’s well-being and relationships. The survey indicates a growing discomfort with direct voice communication can lead to a lack of deeper, empathetic (共情的) connections. This can potentially impact their ability to form meaningful relationships and deal with situations where direct communication like phone calls is momentous.
Moreover, as I advocate in my approach to public speaking, including emotional elements into communication enhances memorability (值得记忆) and impact. Phone conversations, with their immediate and personal nature, can develop a deeper emotional connect ion than text-based communication.
1. What can we know from paragraph 2?| A．Why people are making fewer phone calls. |
| B．How young men respond to phone calls. |
| C．What impact can phone calls have. |
| D．How much further phone calls go. |
| A．Future success is mainly based on phone talks. |
| B．It's vital to acquire the art of phone conversation. |
| C．Learning how to communicate is the focus. |
| D．Much remains to be done for better personal skills. |
| A．Obvious. | B．Important. | C．Missing. | D．Temporary. |
| A．An interview. | B．A book review. | C．A lecture. | D．A diary entry. |
6 . It’s a struggle for many of us to get out of the sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle, despite our best intentions.
You already know there are many ways and great reasons to exercise — from improving mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety. But knowing how and why to exercise can’t get you starting and sticking to your exercise plan.
● Get rid of the all-or-nothing attitude. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into boring or painful activities you hate to experience the physical and emotional benefits of exercise.
● Be kind to yourself. Don’t punish yourself if you miss a workout.
●
| A．Let it go and be patient |
| B．Share the results with others |
| C．Have reasonable expectations |
| D．If you really want to make exercise a habit |
| E．Remember a little exercise is better than nothing |
| F．If you are having trouble in finding an exercise to do on a daily basis |
| G．While practical concerns like a busy schedule can make exercise challenging |
This is the first time that I
Of the three events, two have left a deep impression
Though I am tired now, celebrating Naadam with my friend was
8 . About 15 years ago, I packed my suitcase and traveled to a town a few hours away. I would have an important
This discovery made me get into
I finally arrived on time. Things
That nice
| A．speech | B．lecture | C．interview | D．conference |
| A．as usual | B．on schedule | C．under pressure | D．in advance |
| A．dressed | B．washed | C．shaved | D．occupied |
| A．applied | B．learnt | C．forgotten | D．attempted |
| A．panic | B．bitterness | C．disbelief | D．disappointment |
| A．firmly | B．hurriedly | C．effortlessly | D．hopelessly |
| A．sensitive | B．awkward | C．dangerous | D．financial |
| A．secret | B．question | C．solution | D．discovery |
| A．driving | B．directing | C．introducing | D．sending |
| A．cheerful | B．unmatched | C．confusing | D．surprising |
| A．removed | B．obtained | C．recommended | D．decorated |
| A．got across | B．turned around | C．worked out | D．stood up |
| A．support | B．interest | C．curiosity | D．gratitude |
| A．connection | B．gesture | C．comfort | D．personality |
| A．revised | B．challenged | C．assisted | D．impressed |
1. 健康饮食的重要性；
2. 如何健康饮食；
3. 发出倡议。
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________An expedition to the South Pole with the great Sir Ernest Shackleton — this is the adventure that I
