1. How much rubbish have people created in Britain this year?
A.416 million tons. | B.404 million tons. | C.400 million tons. |
A.Britain is the most wasteful country in the world. |
B.People who live on their own create more rubbish. |
C.The rubbish problem is not so serious as scientists think. |
A.People don’t like to use rubbish bags. |
B.The rubbish always gives out a bad smell. |
C.People’s incorrect behavior makes recycling difficult. |
A.To criticize rich families for producing so much rubbish. |
B.To call on people to find ways to deal with the rubbish problem. |
C.To explain why people pay little attention to the rubbish problem. |
2 . When it comes to endangered species, most of you may think of pandas. But did you know that bees are disappearing too? Last year, the US Fish & Wildlife Service added seven bee species to the endangered species list. What if bees die out one day?
Just in case they do, Japanese scientists have created a mini drone to pollinate (给……授粉) plants, just like bees, reported CNN.
The drone has a piece of horsehair with gel (凝胶) on it. The gel lets the drone pick up and put down pollen grains (花粉粒) from flower to flower.
The drone still needs to be improved. It cannot make honey or work without human help. The cost of up to$ 100(about 690 yuan)per drone is also high.
However, it’s still a meaningful exercise, because pollination is important for human beings. Without pollinators, fruit and vegetable production will drop by 23 percent and 16 percent respectively around the world, reported The Lancet, a UK magazine.
Bees are one of the most important pollinators, however, their numbers are dropping quickly. Bee numbers in the US have dropped by 30 percent in the past five years, according to Global Research, a Canadian research organization. The situation is similar in other countries.
Although scientists are still trying to find the cause, there are several possible reasons. First of all, more farmers are using pesticide (杀虫剂). Besides, different illnesses have caused the deaths of many different species of bees. Finally, global warming has changed the bees’ living environment.
In the future, scientists will use GPS and Al to improve the drone.
1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?A.Pandas are endangered animals. | B.Some bee species are dying out. |
C.We need to protect bees. | D.Humans’ activities have made bees die out. |
A.Make honey. | B.Work without help from humans. |
C.Pollinate flowers. | D.Protect bees. |
A.23 percent | B.16 percent | C.30 percent | D.39 percent |
A.story | B.advertisement | C.science magazine | D.diary |
1. Who is probably the man?
A.A cashier. | B.A waiter. | C.A chef. |
A.Rewarding. | B.Challenging. | C.Boring. |
A.She lived somewhat far away from the workplace. |
B.She disliked her former colleagues. |
C.She couldn’t stand the low salary. |
A.Receive some training. |
B.Provide some service. |
C.Have a burger. |
1. What does the woman plan to order?
A.Fried fish. | B.Roast beef. | C.Stewed cabbage. |
A.On Monday. | B.On Wednesday. | C.On Friday. |
A.He has to take a dance class. |
B.He needs to study in the library. |
C.He’ll go to a relative’s home. |
A few days ago, I began reading a story,
For someone who just got out of a relationship, the benefits
In a lot of science fiction, visionary writers “explore” a world where cybernetic organisms, which is a fancy way of saying a robot, wed or become lovers to
In the science-fiction TV series The Orville, a series created by
The whole thing came off naturally. The groom’s family
It seems robots, AI or cyborgs will fundamentally change the way we grow crops, fight wars or even entertain ourselves.
The way science is going, AI and robots
1. What does the speaker’s father do?
A.A chef. | B.A waiter. | C.A restaurant owner. |
A.Children. | B.Parents. | C.Grandparents. |
A.Twelve years old. | B.Ten years old. | C.Eight years old. |
A.He visited the White House. |
B.He took part in a cooking contest. |
C.He gave a speech on healthy eating. |
1. What’s Alva’s attitude towards Colin’s writing the book?
A.Doubtful. | B.Uninterested. | C.Admirable. |
A.She dislikes taking pictures. |
B.She has just moved to New York. |
C.She has adapted to New York customs. |
A.Hide her right hand. | B.Look at a high building. | C.Adopt a proper pose. |
A.In August. | B.In September. | C.In October. |
1. Why does Tony have to go to his parents?
A.To have a vacation. | B.To take them to the party. | C.To help them build a house. |
A.Casual clothes. | B.Formal dress. | C.Work suit. |
A.Some soft drinks. | B.A bottle of wine. | C.A side dish |
9 . For many of us, it is not easy to feel inspired by the artworks that we see at museums. Here are some tips on how to create that meaningful connection.
Keep an open mind
Once you are in an art museum, try not to have any ideas about what you’re about to see.
Draw personal connections to the art
When you see an artwork, just let your mind wander and follow your thought wherever it leads you.
You can increase the chances of finding an art piece you connect with by going to a museum that interests you. If you’re interested in climate change, for example, you may pick a museum that’s showing artworks inspired by Earth conservation.
Really “look at” the art
After you have found an artwork you like, take time to observe it closely. You can take a finger to the air and follow the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes.
Keep your museum visit short and focused
Art museums can be huge. So be realistic about how long you can spend at the museum.
A.Reflect and appreciate |
B.You don’t need more than an hour or two |
C.Pick a museum that is related to your interests |
D.Instead, allow yourself to feel how the art makes you feel |
E.The free associations will help create emotional reactions in you |
F.Such accompanying activities can help you more deeply appreciate the art |
G.Study the subject of the art, which can affect on how you feel about the work |
1. Who is the main audience for the announcement?
A.Soccer players. | B.Parents of soccer players. | C.The youngest soccer players. |
A.They are too young to play. |
B.The transportation will be arranged by the speaker. |
C.There aren’t enough players to make teams. |
A.Some insurance. | B.Some reservations. | C.Some paperwork. |
A.His name is Steve. | B.His child plays soccer. | C.He is a soccer coach. |