1 . Tidying your desk, watering your plants, folding clothes — these household chores (家务) are very common. I often find myself
I’m not
Little chores may be useful because they occupy the mind, leading us to devote fewer resources to the things that
In a study, researchers
Finally, the participants were asked to take a questionnaire about their feelings. Those who had fully engaged with the experience reported a better mood. This included the reduced
A.enjoying | B.ignoring | C.submitting | D.tolerating |
A.disappeared | B.destroyed | C.placed | D.melt |
A.expert | B.lucky | C.experienced | D.alone |
A.screamed | B.agreed | C.opposed | D.guaranteed |
A.opening up | B.caring for | C.dealing with | D.setting up |
A.better | B.harder | C.less | D.heavier |
A.delight | B.frighten | C.surprise | D.upset |
A.crazy | B.disappointed | C.cheerful | D.simple |
A.dream | B.attention | C.hope | D.vacation |
A.fell | B.divided | C.built | D.got |
A.thankfully | B.gracefully | C.slightly | D.fully |
A.Unless | B.Why | C.While | D.How |
A.about | B.for | C.with | D.by |
A.energy | B.pressure | C.argument | D.work |
A.closed | B.praised | C.educated | D.refreshed |
1.读书的重要性:
①读书丰富我们的知识;
②读书拓宽我们的视野;
③读书帮助我们解决问题。
2.呼吁大家多读书,读好书。
注意:1.词数不少于80;
2.可适当增加内容,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:丰富 enrich;拓宽视野 broaden the horizon
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3 . I am a product of mixed cultures (dad is Arab, mom is American), and I have grown up with cultural differences all my life. This has made me very conscious of watching what people do in different cultures around the world. Cross cultural understanding is really necessary if you want to get along with people from other places.
It is very common, and not considered rude to ask a person’s age in Japan when you meet them for the first time. The Japanese language is a rich and complex language that has different words to use depending on the age or the person you are talking to. Therefore, it’s important for people to know your age range so as not to offend (冒犯) you by showing you less respect than you are due.
Hand gestures and signals are always better to use only in your home country where you understand what they mean. In Turkey, for example, allowing your thumb to protrude between your second and third finger in a fist is extremely rude. Also, don’t make an “OK” gesture, unless you mean to call someone a fool.
Don’t touch anyone’s head in Malaysia, especially babies. Pointing is also considered rude in Malaysia, where directions are normally given with an open hand.
Giving gifts in China can get you into trouble. Certain gifts in China can cause great offence, such as giving cut flowers, which is only done at funerals. Giving a clock is seen as bad luck since the words “giving a clock” sound just like the words “attending a funeral”. A gift of shoes would be interpreted as giving a gift of evil. Nothing is expected to be associated with the word “four” because it sounds like the word “death”.
1. Why do Japanese like to ask others’ ages?A.To avoid being offensive. | B.To satisfy their curiosity. |
C.To show their concerns. | D.To get further communication. |
A.An agreement. | B.A request. | C.Some help. | D.Rudeness. |
a. Sending cut flowers to others. b. Buying a clock for your friend.
c. Giving a pair of shoes to others. d. Make an “OK” gesture.
A.a, b, c. | B.a, c, d. | C.a, b, d. | D.a, b, c, d. |
A.Communication Makes A Difference |
B.Cultural Communication in Western Countries |
C.Cultural Differences Around the World |
D.How to Deal With Culture Shock |
4 . Joseph Frederick Engelberger, the Father of Robotics, was born on July 26, 1925. He received his degree in Electric Engineering in 1949 from Columbia University. He worked as an engineer in a company and then he met George Devol at a party in 1956, two years after Devol had designed and patented (获得专利权) an industrial robotic arm. However, the company where Engelberger worked was closed in the year he met Devol.
Finding himself jobless but with a business partner and an idea, Engelberger co-founded Unimation with Devol, creating the world’s first robotics company. Over the next two decades, the Japanese took the lead by investing (投资) heavily in robots to replace people performing certain tasks. In Japan, Engelberger was widely recognized as a key player in Japanese manufacturing quality and efficiency.
After observing his aging parents, Engelberger saw the robotics automation could be used in the medical field. In 1984, Engelberger introduced HelpMate and hoped to start a new industry for in-home robots. He sold his first HelpMate to Danbury Hospital in 1988. The medical robot was so successful that the hospital ended up purchasing another, and within a decade, well over 100 hospitals worldwide operated HelpMates.
Senator Joseph Lieberman delivered a speech in the U. S. Senate in praise and recognition of the inventor, calling HelpMate an example that shows the federal investment in science and technology for patients can lead to new products that create jobs for Americans and make for a better quality of life.
Engelberger liked working. So even after he got into his 80s, he remained active in the promotion and development of robots for use in elder care.
1. What can be learned about Engelberger?A.He lost his job in 1956. |
B.He invented a robotic arm in 1958. |
C.He got his college degree in 1925. |
D.His company had been shut down before he met Devol. |
A.To satisfy the need of hospitals. |
B.To better help his parents out. |
C.To start a new industry for in-home robots. |
D.To take the place of people in medical field. |
A.Uncaring. | B.Disagreeable. | C.Approval. | D.Doubtful. |
A.Sincere and kind. | B.Persistent and innovative. |
C.Ambitious and selfless. | D.Inspiring and peace-loving. |
5 . Four Best Christmas Markets in Italy
BolzanoBolzano market is one of the largest in Italy and one of the first markets in the country. It is the ideal place to join the festive activities. You’ll find a large Christmas tree decorated with lights. Besides, there are little wooden houses filled with traditional gifts, candles, crafts and so much more which can give a medieval (中世纪的) feeling.
TurinThe market in Turin is a traditional Italian Christmas market and one of the first markets in the country. It is decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. Here you’ll find hand-made goods in a typical Piedmontese style as well as famous chocolates from Turin.
VenicePiazza San Marco is home to Venice’s Christmas market. During this time the city turns into a small Christmas village with unique decoration, lights and lots of cheers. There are dozens of Christmas trees as well as little wooden shops and visitors from all around the world. Shops offer the best treats you’ll ever taste, traditional street food and hand-made goods.
MilanOne of the longest running Christmas markets in Milan, is a sight worth seeing. The market dates back to the 1500s when it was once an event to allow locals to pay their respects to Sant’ Ambrogio. Today, there are over 300 stalls (货摊) decorated with lights and selling hand-made goods.
There are so many Christmas markets to enjoy. Start planning your Italy escape today. Are you ready to get into the festive spirit?
1. What do Bolzano and Turin have in common?A.Both are the earliest created markets in Italy. |
B.Both make visitors feel in the Middle Ages. |
C.Both provide hand-made chocolates. |
D.Both sell gifts in wooden houses. |
A.Its history. | B.Its decoration. |
C.Its traditional sea food. | D.Its local people. |
A.Bolzano. | B.Turin. | C.Venice. | D.Milan. |
6 . Want to reduce your risk of dementia (痴呆)? Start counting your steps — you’ll need between 3,800 and 9,800 each day to reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new study.
People between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were 50% less likely to develop dementia within seven years, the study found. Furthermore, people who walked with “purpose” — at a speed over 40 steps a minute — were able to cut their risk of dementia by 57% with just 6,315 steps a day. Even people who walked about 3,800 steps a day at any speed cut their risk by 25%.
“That would be enough, at first, for sedentary (久坐不动) people,” said Cruz, a senior researcher in health sciences. “In fact, it is a message that doctors could use to inspire sedentary older adults — 4,000 steps is achievable by many, even those less fit,” he added. “Perhaps, more active and fitter people should aim for 10,000, where we see the largest effects.”
But there was an even more interesting result hidden in the study, according to an article entitled “Is 112 the New 10,000?”
The largest reduction (降低) in dementia risk — 62% — was achieved by people who walked at a very easy speed of 112 steps per minute for 30 minutes a day, the study found. Earlier research has marked 100 steps a minute as an easy or middle level of strength.
The article argued that people looking to reduce their risk of dementia should focus on their walking speed over their walking distance.
“We do agree this is a very interesting finding,” said Cruz. “Our take is that strength of stepping matters! Technology could be used to track not only the number of steps but also the speed and so these types of measures can also be applied in commercial watches. More research is needed on this.”
1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.Old people are more likely to have dementia. |
B.Young people had better walk 9,826 steps a day. |
C.It is harmful for people over 40 to walk too fast. |
D.It is good for people to walk about 3,800 steps a day. |
A.About 3,800 steps a day at any speed. |
B.About 100 steps a minute a day. |
C.At a speed over 40 steps a minute for 30 minutes a day. |
D.At a speed of 112 steps a minute for half an hour a day. |
A.The speed. | B.The steps. | C.The reasons. | D.The benefits. |
A.Those who keep walking are less likely to develop dementia. |
B.Walking each day can cut your risk of dementia but speed matters. |
C.Walk a certain number of steps each day to cut your risk of dementia. |
D.The more steps you take, the less risk of dementia you suffer from. |
This weekend a marathon took place in Salzburg, the city in
Running is
This just shows that perseverance pays off —
1. When will the woman leave for Brisbane?
A.On Monday. | B.On Tuesday. | C.On Wednesday. |
A.Meet Mr Graig. | B.Go to a fair. | C.Attend a conference. |
A.In Brisbane. | B.In Wellington. | C.In Sydney. |
9 . When Arsh was a young boy, his parents, Divya Pal and Sanjeev, signed him up for extracurricular activities such as piano, karate (空手道) and gymnastics, but he preferred art. When Arsh turned 8, he received a watercolor paint set as a birthday gift. He spent all his spare time painting. That’s how he started painting.
Around the same time, Arsh often visited a local nursing home, where his mother works. Spending time there inspired him to start selling his art for a good cause. “I want to help people in need through my paintings,” he said.
And so began his fundraising (筹款) program, which he called “Art by Arsh”. He sold his paintings at local art shows, restaurants and libraries, as well as on his Instagram account and Facebook page. He donated his first $1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2018, and has since reached various other charities.
Arsh, now 12, mostly makes commissioned (委托创作的) pieces, and several of his customers have come back wanting more. That includes his neighbor, Jolene Schaver, who has five of Arsh’s creations hanging in her home and has bought many more for friends and family. “I was amazed at how talented he was at such a young age, without any formal training,” said Schaver.
Along with selling his paintings to benefit nonprofit organizations, Arsh now also teaches art lessons at the local nursing home. And he thought about accessibility, and realized not all people have the resources (资源) to make art—which has the capacity to comfort and heal (治愈). “One of my future goals is to make art accessible for kids who want to express themselves,” Arsh said. He has already started offering free art lessons to local children, and he hopes to expand (扩展) his classes further in the future.
1. What do we know about the young Arsh according to the first paragraph?A.He received a painting as a birthday gift. | B.He made a living through painting. |
C.He showed a lively interest in art. | D.He got a place at an art school. |
A.To raise money by selling his paintings. | B.To introduce his paintings to more people. |
C.To donate some of his paintings to charities. | D.To decorate local libraries with his paintings. |
A.Warm-hearted and humorous. | B.Hard-working and honest. |
C.Gifted and generous. | D.Kind and brave. |
A.Form more nonprofit organizations. | B.Learn more about the healing power of art. |
C.Do more voluntary work at the nursing home. | D.Create more opportunities for kids to make art. |
1.人物的基本情况;
2.具体的原因。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
The person I respect
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