1 . Do you ever find yourself studying really hard for a test but finally not doing so well? You spent hours reviewing your notes, only to find your hard work doesn’t make you receive a grade you want. It’s not that you’re not smart.     1    . If you want to study in an effective way, below are studying methods that may be suitable for you.

Try explaining the concepts(概念) that you’re studying to family members or friends.     2    

Study with friends. If you’re able to stay focused, studying with a group might be more fun than studying alone.     3    . It is possible that there’s something you miss or misunderstand, so hearing others’ opinions is very important. Pick possible test topics and hold discussions to gain understanding of these topics in different ways.

Use flashcards. Flashcards are a great way to memorize important information! To make it more fun, write your flashcards using colorful pens and mark important parts.

    4    . I personally use learning apps(应用软件), where I can find very useful resources(资料) for foreign language studies. I’ve also used websites in the past. A lot of sites offer expensive versions, so be aware of which features are free.

Try using some of these methods when you study for your next test, and see whether you’ve improved. Studying can be boring.     5    . Don’t lose motivation(积极性), and you’ll succeed!

A Chinese spacecraft flew down through the Martian sky on Saturday, May 15, 2021, becoming the country’s first probe (探测器) to land on a planet other than Earth. The lander,     1     (carry) a Mars rover, touched down at its pre-selected landing area in Utopia Planitia, a vast plain on the northern hemisphere of Mars, at 7:18 am, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced.

“The Mars landing of the Tianwen-1 mission is a total success,” Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, announced.

Tianwen-1,     2     consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan Province on July 23, 2020. After     3     journey of nearly seven months through space, the spacecraft entered the Mars orbit in February, 2021,     4     spent about three months surveying potential landing sites. In the early     5     (hour) of Saturday, the spacecraft began to fall from     6     (it) parking orbit, and the entry capsule containing the lander and the rover     7     (separate) from the orbiter around 4 am. After flying for some time, the entry capsule entered the Mars atmosphere, initiating the     8     (risky) phase of the whole mission.

At about 100 meters above the Martian surface, the craft hovered (盘旋)    9     (identify) obstacles and measured the slopes (坡度) of the surface. Avoiding the obstacles, it selected a     10     (relative) flat area and fell slowly, touching down safely with its four legs.

4 . In 2019 my son, Ollie, seven, had severe liver failure. In Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, liver transplantation was _______ performed for Ollie. The _______ became our world for the next two months as Ollie fought his way back to health. _______, the doctors said he could come home with Christmas around the corner. I was _______ by Make-A-Wish Foundation offering to grant a wish for Ollie. It was just what he_______. He would love to surf with Mick Fanning, a champion surfer who was Ollie’s hero.

Six weeks before Christmas, I received a call telling me Mick _______ to surf with Ollie. Mick had even _______ a video message for Ollie saying he was looking forward to meeting him. In June this year, Make-A-Wish Foundation _______ us all to Queensland. As we made our way to Green Mount Beach, Ollie was _______.

Finally arriving at the ________, we saw Mick standing on the sand looking out at the ocean. “Hey, Ollie,” Mick said, smiling and relieving him. Mick said, “Let’s catch some ________.” For an hour Mick made sure other surfers gave ________ to Ollie as he pushed himself on to wave after wave. “That was ________,” Ollie said to Mick afterwards.

As we were about to say goodbye, Mick had other________, In the surf shop, he ________Ollie to a wetsuit and anything else he wanted. The kid hugged him tight, not wanting to let him ________.

Ollie is 10 now and ________ well. Mick’s ________ was Ollie’s all-time best Christmas present. But for me, seeing my son ________ , happy and healthy, is the ultimate Christmas gift I couldn’t ________ more.

5 . On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.

Jinggangshan

This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.

Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)

Xibaipo

It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.

Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)

The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall

A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.

Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)

Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth

New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.

Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)

6-year-old Jesse was playing in the field when he suffered an electric shock, leaving him unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital. When he opened his eyes, he found both his arms gone.

His mother was in deep concern. She was aware that Jesse couldn't depend on his parents all his life. So she guided Jesse to learn to use his feet. To her delight, within three months, Jesse could do many things with his feet, even write.

It was time for Jesse to start school. On the first day, he was laughed at by other kids. Then Jesse surprised everyone that he wrote much more beautifully than the normal kids.

While walking, Jesse often fell because it was hard for him to keep balance without arms. He practiced again and again until he made it to walk steadily. Then he could even run fast.

At the age of 10, Jesse became an athlete of the disabled track and field team of his city. He practiced very hard. At the age of 14, he was able to run 400 meters in 56 seconds. And it was hoped that he could compete for the national champion. However, the international track and field rules suddenly changed and his event was cancelled.

No one’s life is easy, especially for the disabled. But Jesse didn’t lose heart. He changed to swimming. He was talented and became a professional member at the age of 17 with the hope of winning the qualification of entering the Olympic Games. But just before the competition, his old injury returned and he only got the sixth place, which meant he could go no further in sports. He was at a great loss, wondering where his future was.

His father encouraged him to go back to high school for academic study after so many years of sports life.

Once making up his mind, Jesse threw himself into what he was seeking.

8 . To keep social distancing and work at home during the pandemic (流行病) has led to less time moving around, and more time sitting and looking at screens. For many office workers, working at home means spending hours sitting at our desk.     1    . Therefore, exercise experts suggest things must be changed. Some tips here are to help you move more.

Start small

People trying to start exercising often get caught up in an “all or nothing” thinking which means either I do zero or I do two hours. And if I don’t get two hours, then it doesn’t count, or it’s not good enough.     2    . Going from no activity at all to even a little bit will indeed get some health effects.

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Part of developing a good exercise habit is to know yourself well. Knowing what’s possible and what’s not realistic for you. For instance, if you’re not a morning person, don’t plan to exercise in the morning. And if you hate running, don’t run just because someone tells you it’s good for you.     4    . Arranging with a friend to work out will help you avoid struggling to get started.

Walk whenever you can

Sitting less and walking more will make a big difference. Use your stairs instead of an elevator. And if you don’t have to go out, just walk room to room back and forth to get those extra steps. If you have a meeting, use the break of that meeting to walk around.     5    

10 . We had just come back home after a big trip. My 5-year-old boy, Baldwin, couldn't _________ to share our stories with his grandmother. Our final _________ is the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest footpaths in the world. We finished the route without any _________ in 209 days. The _________ was really hard work, but full of fun. The landscape along the way was _________, with green woods and wild animals like kangaroos. My husband and I had little time to _________ our own physical pain from walking so many kilometers, but tried hard to keep our little boy happy and excited. When we were tired, we got to eat Skittles, a colorful sweet treat, to make my son_________. We slept in a tent, _________ at 5: 30 in the morning and walking all day. Talking with other hikers along the way prevented _________ and brought extra joy.

My son was even several months __________ than “Buddy Backpacker”, a boy who once held the record for the youngest person for the route. We had been hiking __________ my son was two years old. We took every opportunity to go outside and __________ the world. It may seem like an impossible activity for a child. However, it turned out that he was strong enough to __________ it. My son's trip earned __________ from Dale, the oldest person to hike the route. He said, “It's going to change his life forever. Baldwin has gone through some hardships, making him stronger. This challenge contributes to his social and __________ development. He will smile through his life.”