1 . You are what you eat and what you eat may be encoded (编码) in your DNA. Studies have indicated that your genes play a role in determining the foods you find delicious or disgusting. But exactly how big a role they play has been difficult to figure out. “Everything has a genetic component even if it’s small,” says Joanne Cole, a geneticist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. “We know that there is some genetic contribution to why we eat the foods we eat . Can we take the next step and actually locate the regions in the genome (基因)?”
New research led by Cole has gotten a step closer. Through a large-scale genomics analysis, her team has identified 481 genome regions that were directly linked to dietary patterns (模式) and food preferences. The findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, were presented last month at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference.
The team based the new study on a 2020 Nature Communications study. This previous study, conducted by Cole and her colleagues used data from the U. K. Biobank, a public database of the genetic and health information of 500,000 participants. By scanning genomes, the new analysis was able to identify 194 regions associated with dietary patterns and 287 linked to specific foods such as fruit, cheese, fish, tea and alcohol. Further understanding how genetics impact how we eat could reveal differences in nutritional needs or disease risks.
“One of the problems with a lot of these genomics studies is that they’re very small. They don’t have enough people to really be able to identify genes in ways that are credible (可靠的). This study had a huge group of people, so it’s really powerful.” says Monica Dus, a geneticist at the University of Michigan. “The other thing that I thought was really great is that there are so many different features that they’re measuring related to diet including cholesterol (胆固醇), the body and socioeconomic backgrounds.” As the research advances, Dus says, such genome analysis could potentially assist health care providers and even policymakers to address larger issues that affect food access and health.
It’s definitely true that it may contribute to making sure there aren’t food deserts-areas which have limited access to fresh, healthy and affordable food or to making sure that there’s a higher minimum wage so that everyone can afford to eat, although the journey ahead remains lengthy and challenging.
1. How did researchers conduct the present study?| A．By collecting genome from a large number of participants. |
| B．By directly analyzing the data from a public database. |
| C．By building on a previous study based on large-scale data. |
| D．By identifying genome regions associated with dietary patterns. |
| A．Powerful participants were involved in the current study. |
| B．The methods used in the previous studies were credible. |
| C．The genome analyses have helped address larger social issues. |
| D．Various features linked to diet were considered in the present study. |
| A．The benefits of latest large-scale diet-related genome analyses. |
| B．The contribution of genes to diet patterns and food preferences. |
| C．The significance of a newly published diet-related genome discovery. |
| D．The introduction of a research on identifying diet-related genome regions. |
| A．National Geographic | B．Sports Illustrated for kids |
| C．Scientific American | D．The Wall Street Journal |
2 . Adaptation and innovation (创新) of traditional opera has been an important trend in Chinese opera circle in recent years. In order to attract young audience of new generation and catch up with the time, traditional opera circle makes efforts to create new works. In recent years, traditional opera has come across the change of time and society. It gradually lost the main elderly audience and was not attractive for the young.
In order to find new opportunities, using modern sound, light and digital stage effects, China’s traditional Peking Opera, also known as jingju, is appealing to young people in a fashionable and innovative way, as the classic art faces an aging audience.
The centuries-old Tianleyuan Theater in Beijing has introduced fashionable performances of Peking Opera. The opera combines instrumental music, vocal performance, mime (哑剧表演), dance and acrobatics (杂技).
Tianleyuan has a jingju art experience section and fashionable performances. It has attracted more than 2,000 audience members, mostly young people, according to theater staff.
“Good art should keep pace with the times, so does jingju,” said Zhang Zishang, a22-year-old performer of The Drunken Beauty, one of the classic jing ju plays performed in the theater. “I feel today’s performance is very special,” Zhang added. She was born into a family of jingju performers and has had 10 years of stage experience. “Innovation is good, but we must also carry on the basic elements of jingju,” another young performer Deng said.
According to Deng, innovation is perhaps the best way for jingju to deal with the problem of an aging audience. The theatre has made successful attempts to combine jingju with local opera forms such as ballet when organizing performances abroad. “Innovation can help traditional arts go further. We are happy to see many young faces, and some of them even come twice to experience the ‘new’ art,” she added.
1. Why is adaptation and innovation of traditional opera important currently?| A．To run after fashion. | B．To attract the young generation. |
| C．To improve digital stage effect. | D．To change the traditional opera circle. |
| A．It was founded about 100 years ago. | B．It will introduce fashionable performances. |
| C．It has a jingju art creating section. | D．It has attracted many young audience. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Doubtful. | C．Unclear. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．The Traditional Opera Is Dying Out |
| B．The Future of the Traditional Opera Is Promising |
| C．The Performers of the Traditional Opera Are Supporting Jingju |
| D．Traditional Opera Circle Is Innovating to Attract Young Audience |
3 . The Academy Awards are fast approaching and we’ve got you covered. Before you head off to an Oscars party, check below for details and coverage of four films nominated (提名).
Past LivesCeline Song’s film about a woman, played by Greta Lee, who reconnects with her childhood sweetheart and tries to understand both the path she took and the many paths she didn’t.
Nominations: Best picture, original screenplay
Where: In theaters. Rent or buy it on Amazon
Review: Past Lives is the most affecting love story in ages.
Poor ThingsDirector Yorgos Lanthimos’ dark comedy about a young woman in Victorian London, who is found and experimented upon by a twisted scientist.
Nominations: Best picture, costume design, film editing, makeup and hairstyling
Where: In theaters
Review: Poor Things built its weird, unforgettable world from scratch.
The Color PurpleBlitz Bazawule’s adaptation of the Broadway musical is based on the Alice Walker novel. It tells the story of Celie, who survives the abuse by the men in her life and longs to be reunited with the sister who was taken from her.
Nominations: Supporting actress
Where: In theaters. Rent or buy it on Google Play
Review: The new Color Purple exudes (散发) joy, but dances past some deeper complexities.
Anatomy of a FallDirected by Justine Triet, this French drama follows a wife who becomes the chief suspect (嫌疑人) when her husband is found dead, and rifts (关系不和) in their marriage are exposed.
Nominations: Best picture, director, actress, original screenplay
Where: In theaters. Rent or buy it on YouTube
Review: If you love courtroom dramas, this is not to be missed.
1. Which film gets the most nominations?| A．Past Lives. | B．Poor Things. | C．The Color Purple. | D．Anatomy of a Fall. |
| A．They are tragedies. | B．They are nominated for best picture. |
| C．They are all lady-related. | D．They can be viewed both in theaters and on media. |
| A．Critics who will comment on the films. | B．Movie-goers who are hunting for films. |
| C．Celebrities who will attend the Oscars. | D．Audience who have watched the films. |
4 . Last year, Doctor Steve Lome came to truly understand what it means to be at the right place at the right time. During a half-marathon, he found himself in the position to
Gregory had just reached the peak and was
The rest of the race itself was
“I never expected something like that would happen to my life, let alone in the same
| A．fight | B．encourage | C．defend | D．save |
| A．rapidly | B．evidently | C．smoothly | D．horribly |
| A．unwell | B．disabled | C．familiar | D．excellent |
| A．worried | B．confused | C．relieved | D．surprised |
| A．expected | B．remembered | C．approached | D．demanded |
| A．tell | B．predict | C．adapt | D．imagine |
| A．removed | B．identified | C．stated | D．reported |
| A．formal | B．fair | C．competitive | D．ordinary |
| A．lesson | B．campaign | C．device | D．help |
| A．caught up | B．broke down | C．fell down | D．picked up |
| A．place | B．race | C．hospital | D．peak |
| A．timing | B．setting | C．opportunity | D．background |
| A．agreed | B．failed | C．prepared | D．paused |
| A．proving | B．meaning | C．targeting | D．realizing |
| A．ending | B．recording | C．solution | D．review |
5 . The Mediterranean (地中海的) diet is the No. 1 Best Diet Overall. It’s also a top-rated diet for those looking for a heart-healthy and weight-friendly diet.
Don’t confuse Americanized Mediterranean menus -which often feature too much refined pasta, beef and cheese-with healthy eating. The food and eating habits of the Mediterranean region are undoubtedly both delicious and healthful. However, the “Americanized” version of Mediterranean food, deep-fried cheese and falafel, heavy pasta dishes and a lot of beef and pork is anything but healthy.
Though people living in the diverse Mediterranean region eat different types of food, their diet mainly consists of plant-based foods -whole grains, beans, nuts and unsaturated (不饱和的) fat from olive oil. A small amount of lean poultry (家禽肉) and plenty of seafood is also allowed.
The nutritional value and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet were first documented in the Seven Countries Study, which investigated the relationship between diet and heart diseases among roughly 13,000 men from 1958 to 1999. The study indicated that the type of fat affects cardiovascular (心血管的) health more than total fat intake does. Although standard nutrition advice calls for a 30% limit on total calories from fat, even up to 40% may be heart-friendly, if most of the fats consumed are unsaturated.
Since the Mediterranean diet focuses on nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and health y fats, it spares little room for the saturated fat, extra sugars and sodium. As a result, people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet have longer life spans, report a higher life quality and suffer from less chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Also, Mediterranean diet offers an upper hand in weight loss as a further research suggested.
1. Which food is typically included in the Mediterranean diet?| A．Deep-fried cheese. | B．Heavy pasta dishes. |
| C．Refined beef. | D．Seafood. |
| A．Total fat intake matters more. | B．Type of fat is more significant. |
| C．We should take in no more than 30% fat. | D．Taking in up to 40% fat is unhealthy. |
| A．The methods researchers conducted the study. |
| B．Additional benefits of Mediterranean-style diet. |
| C．Suggestions on weight losing with Mediterranean diet. |
| D．How the Mediterranean diet promotes weight loss. |
| A．A scientific report. | B．A local newspaper. |
| C．A food fair guidebook. | D．A food magazine. |
1. Why is the notice being made?
| A．The weather is bad. |
| B．There has been an accident. |
| C．Repairs are being carried out. |
| A．Change platforms. | B．Wait for longer. | C．Catch a bus. |
| A．Three. | B．Six. | C．Eight. |
| A．Hot drinks. | B．Free tickets. | C．Free meals. |
1. What made Julie leave work early today?
| A．She had to see a customer. |
| B．She had a dentist appointment. |
| C．She had a bad cold. |
| A．To make a new work plan. |
| B．To know about work progress. |
| C．To introduce a new work partner. |
| A．It’s hard to produce. | B．It’s easy to get. | C．It’s expensive. |
| A．Today. | B．Tomorrow. | C．On Thursday. |
1. Where does the woman have lessons?
| A．In her house. | B．In an office. | C．In a classroom. |
| A．She doesn’t know how to improve her English. |
| B．She feels nervous about her work performance. |
| C．She is afraid to speak English at work. |
| A．The woman’s teacher. |
| B．The woman’s boss. |
| C．The woman’s co-worker. |
1. What sport does Jenny play?
| A．Football. | B．Volleyball. | C．Basketball. |
| A．Practice. | B．Physical strength. | C．Communication. |
The first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boys in my class often joked about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.
All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town and they decided that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids in the school. I looked down at this tiny girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.
“But how could I help her fit in with us? There had to be a way”, I thought to myself.
One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had opened her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a perfect copy of it.
I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming talent show. So, I shared my idea with her and took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker. I showed her what Suzy had drawn. “Wow, it’s wonderful,” said Miss Parker. She then showed us a poster she had painted for the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough time. Could you help me, Suzy?” “Of course, Miss Parker. I’d love to” said Suzy. I was on the edge of my seat with a strong sense of fulfilment.
On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s posters were everywhere—all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.
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“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a special award.”
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set as an award.
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