1. 出发及返回时间;
2. 活动:吃月饼、表演节目等。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
2 . Some Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times
Life is not a bed of roses and we are going through life facing sad experiences. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune (不合时宜的) time.
Most of your fears are unreal. Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it.
You are not alone.
Pave your own unique path. Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from outside sources.
A.Luckily, they won’t last forever. |
B.Think about the present moment. |
C.There are many things to be grateful for. |
D.Furthermore, these losses make us mature. |
E.This way you show that you are incapable of managing your own life. |
F.No matter how lonely you might feel, you should always remember that. |
G.Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating (夸大) fears. |
The Asian Games is the largest sporting event in Asia. Its predecessor (前身) was the Far Eastern Games. In 1948, Guru Dutt Sondhi, the leader of Indian sports, felt that the Far Eastern Games were not good enough to reflect the level of Asian sports and the unity spirit of Asian people, and suggested building the Asian Games so that all Asian countries could join.
The Hangzhou Asian Games will be the third Asian multi-sport event held in China, with 12,417 athletes from all 45 Asian countries and regions joining. Some rising sports that are popular among young people will make their first appearance at this year’s Games, such as break dance and e-sports. Weiqi, a mind sport, will return to the Hangzhou Games after a 13-year absence since it appeared at the Guangzhou Games in 2010. Certain regional sports in Asia, especially dragon boat racing, kurash, and sepak takraw (库拉什和藤球), though not recognized as Olympic sports, will also be medal-awarded events at the Asian Games.
In the lead-up to the sporting event, the design details of the victory ceremony elements, including bouquets (花束), trays, and podiums, were exposed. The bouquet, named “Fruits of Victory”, mixes traditional Chinese elements such as rice ears and lotus pods, meaning fruitful harvests, and wishes the athletes a journey of achievement and honor. The medal tray’s design is inspired by the ripples of the West Lake and describes the elegance (优雅) of lakes and hills. The podium (领奖台) sports a purple rainbow on its outside, reflecting energy and innovation (创新). Its surface, painted in white, shows the spirit of unity, harmony and mutual success among Asian nations and regions.
On August 25, two sports culture exhibitions kicked off in Hangzhou to celebrate the upcoming Asian Games. With just several days remaining, organizers are fully prepared to host the Games, and it is sure to impress all the athletes and attendees (参加者), and leave a heritage (遗产) of a smart and green event for people.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The goal of the Asian Games. |
B.The origin of the Asian Games. |
C.The attendees of the Asian Games. |
D.The demand for hosting the Asian Games. |
A.The Games will be the most Asian athletes in history. |
B.Weiqi will be a competitive event for the first time at the Games. |
C.Break dance and e-sports will make their first appearance in the Games. |
D.Regional sports will be performed in the opening ceremony of the Games. |
A.Unity and harmony. | B.Noble and elegance. |
C.Energy and innovation. | D.Harvest and achievements. |
A.A news report. | B.A travel website. |
C.An exhibition guide. | D.A science magazine. |
4 . Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger (护林员) programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 2 to September 1)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (July 10 to September 1)
Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)
Improve your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls & Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers & White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.
1. Which of the four projects has the longest duration?A.Photography Workshops. | B.Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics. |
C.Canyon Talks at Artist Point. | D.Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone. |
A.Works of famous artists. | B.Protection of wild animals. |
C.Photography skills. | D.History of the canyon area. |
A.Artist Point. | B.Washburn Trailhead. |
C.Visitor Education Center. | D.Canyon Village Store. |
5 . Qiang embroidery (羌绣) has a long and rich history, dating back to the Han Dynasty when it was adopted for use on clothing. It makes use of many kinds of stitches (针法). The Qiang people adore nature, so they embroider plants and animals on clothing. Flowers, grasses, fruits, vegetables, animals and human figures are used as inspiration for the embroidery’s most common patterns. This type of embroidery features a bold use of brilliant colors. Qiang embroidery is usually practiced by women. A pair of embroidered shoes can take as long as ten days to produce, making the practice a test of both skill and patience.
Fifty-something Chen Yunzhen, from Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in Sichuan Province, is a master of Qiang embroidery. As the local tourism industry began to develop, Chen decided to promote the embroidery as a brand to attract more tourists. Many local women, encouraged by Chen, began to earn their living through Qiang embroidery. As part of her efforts to stop the endangered technique from disappearing, Chen began visiting the surrounding regions to teach embroidery. In 2014, she set up a Qiang embroidery workshop that has since provided free training to over 20,000 people. Over 500 local embroiderers make a living through the workshop.
To breathe new life into Qiang embroidery, Chen has continued to keep an open mind, introducing new products like personal accessories (配饰), notebooks and bags in addition to the traditional clothes. Chen’s two daughters returned to their hometown to help support her efforts after graduating from university. With her daughters’ youthful sense of innovation (创新), Chen has combined metalwork and Qiang embroidery to create earrings, rings and necklaces that are popular among young consumers. She is also considering live streaming to promote her handmade products.
According to Chen, the Qiang people do not have a written language, so Qiang embroidery must be well preserved and developed as part of efforts to sustain (传承) its culture. For Chen, Qiang embroidery is much more than a piece of art to appreciate. “If you allow it to convey its real value, it will improve more people’s lives and drive rural revitalization (乡村振兴),” she said.
1. What do we know about Qiang embroidery?A.It costs a lot of money to produce. |
B.It includes all kinds of elements from nature. |
C.It adopts light colors with unique stitches. |
D.It is the most ancient embroidery art in China. |
A.She takes the lead in carrying forward Qiang embroidery. |
B.She trains young students in embroidery skills at a school. |
C.She improves her living conditions by running a workshop. |
D.She is devoted to preserving various endangered techniques. |
A.The popularity of Qiang embroidery in China. |
B.Chen’s efforts to innovate Qiang embroidery. |
C.The difficulties of passing on Qiang embroidery. |
D.Chen’s achievements in creating handmade products. |
A.A symbol of Qiang culture. |
B.A mirror of Qiang history. |
C.A great work of Chinese traditional clothes. |
D.An effective tool for improving Chinese economy. |
It was a soccer match
At the Village Super League finals in Rongjiang county, Guizhou province, Saturday night, very few people were concerned about the final score. It was the passion and sportsmanship of these amateur players and the cheerful, warm and relaxing atmosphere on the field
“The match itself is more important than its result,” said Dong Yongheng,
Dong runs a snack bar in the village but has loved soccer since he
All the players in the Village Super League come from different
For spectators who have traveled from across the country
7 . The largest living land animal in Asia, Asian elephants once roamed grasslands and rainforests across the continent. Prior to the 1700s, habitats for the now-endangered animals were relatively stable (稳定的). But a new study shows that more than 64% of historic suitable elephant habitat across Asia has been lost.
Researchers found there was a rapid growth in habitat loss of Asian elephants from the year 1700, which is related to the expansion of European colonization (殖民化) of the region. During that time, logging, road-building, resource extraction and deforestation (森林砍伐) increased, and farming need more land that might otherwise have been home to wildlife. The industrial revolution in the middle of the last century also drove greater habitat loss.
Habitat loss means elephants are migrating (迁徙) from their usual living area, creating challenges for human communities that have little experience with elephants. In 2021, millions of people were frightened by a herd of elephants that migrated out of a protected area in China’s southwest Yunnan Province and walked more than 500 kilometers, destroying crops, wandering through towns and causing more than a million dollars’ worth of damage.
With the elephants not having enough habitat, there is increased potential for human-elephant conflict (冲突) — a situation that shouldn’t be accepted as unavoidable and one that can be avoided with proper planning. “We are going to reach a tipping point in which cultures of no conflict toward one another get replaced by cultures of antagonism ( 敌 对) and violence — by both species. We have to relieve this situation,” said Shermin de Silva, a UCSD faculty member who led the research team.
If the elephants can’t find suitable habitats, they will become endangered and near extinction (灭绝), which has an effect on the whole ecosystem. This is because elephants help spread seeds and vegetation cover (植被). Their habitats also include several other species of animals and plants. In the wake of satisfying their need for large spaces, and enough water and food, plenty of other species can survive. When we protect the elephant, we also protect thousands of other species.
1. What do we learn about the migrating elephants?A.They lost their way home. |
B.They enjoyed feeding on crops. |
C.They caused many troubles for the locals. |
D.They were heading southwest in search of water. |
A.Lessen. | B.Adopt. | C.Bear. | D.Plan. |
A.To explain the significance of species diversity. |
B.To stress the necessity of protecting elephants. |
C.To provide suggestions on restoring elephant habitats. |
D.To show the impact of the elephant population on the ecosystem. |
A.The Past of Asian Elephants |
B.Causes of Habitat Loss of Asian Elephants |
C.Reasons for Protecting Elephants |
D.The Survival Crisis of Asian Elephants |
8 . My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our memories are
Another time, we rented a
Now, every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a
A.safe | B.funny | C.dull | D.disappointing |
A.drop down | B.run across | C.fall into | D.jump at |
A.tied | B.planned | C.recorded | D.arranged |
A.spent | B.lasted | C.afforded | D.demanded |
A.saying | B.laughing | C.crying | D.talking |
A.close | B.distant | C.similar | D.familiar |
A.sign up | B.use up | C.check in | D.end up |
A.car | B.horse | C.boat | D.plane |
A.windy | B.clear | C.rainy | D.foggy |
A.peaceful | B.calm | C.silent | D.noisy |
A.walk | B.window | C.motor | D.signal |
A.creek | B.ocean | C.river | D.lake |
A.dragged | B.threw | C.pushed | D.asked |
A.sense | B.duty | C.pride | D.relief |
A.perform | B.feel | C.experience | D.go |
9 . At 6 feet, 7 inches, Will Allen was a natural at basketball. He received scholarship offers from more than a hundred colleges. He finally chose the University of Miami.
Going away to college meant leaving the family farm. He remembered how hard that life on the farm had been. Now that his life was full of possibilities, he swore he would never go back to farming.
After college, Allen began a pro-basketball career in Belgium, where, ironically (讽刺地), he rediscovered farming. He found the farmers there farmed the way his parents had back home, caring for the land without using chemicals and fertilizers.
Allen and his family moved back to the United States in 1977 after he retired from basketball. They settled in Milwaukee, where his wife’s family owned a farm. In 1993, Allen bought the last remaining farm in the city of Milwaukee, where he began his career as an urban farmer. Later he formed his own organization Growing Power, one of the world’s top urban agricultural organizations.
Allen also travelled across the United States, Africa, and Central Asia to help people grow food more efficiently in ways that fit in with their own culture. “Food is in short supply all over the world right now,” he says. “A lot of people are hungry. We need to grow food everywhere we can—in backyards and side yards, on rooftops, and even in buildings.”
He has spoken about urban agriculture around the world and is currently designing a vertical farm which is a new way to help feed more people in cities. “My main mission is to bring food into people’s lives and train people how to grow food. That continues to be important to me. ” said Allen. He said so, and he did so.
“Growing food is powerful,” Allen says. “It can change the world!”
1. What do we know about Will Allen?A.He wished to get away from his family. | B.He had a talent for playing basketball. |
C.He got used to the hard life on the farm. | D.He was admitted to only several universities. |
A.Grow what is right. | B.Everyone should take action. |
C.Focus on environment. | D.Plant wherever possible. |
A.Ambitious. | B.Fortunate. |
C.Traditional. | D.Adventurous. |
A.Childhood Dream Leads to Future Career | B.Urban Agriculture Holds Great Promise |
C.Give up Basketball and Take up Farming | D.Return to Farming and Grow Food in the City |
10 . El Nino is a weather pattern that brings hotter temperatures and less rainfall than usual. It is caused by warmer surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean leading to a change in wind movements. Warmer ocean temperatures lead to more rainfall over that part of the ocean and less rain over Northern Australia.
An El Nino weather pattern has been declared in Australia for the first time in seven years and experts say people should get ready for extreme heat. The Bureau of Meteorology(欧洲气象局) said the country would sweat through hot and dry weather for the rest of 2023 thanks to El Nino and another weather pattern called a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, or IOD, which relates to ocean temperatures.
Both weather patterns have already brought hotter and drier weather to southern and eastern Australia while making heatwaves, droughts, bushfires and having effects on coral reefs much more likely.
Australia’s last El Nino was in the summer of 2015 before cooler, wetter La Nina weather took over. The Bureau said it was very likely El Nino would last the whole Australian summer.
“When a positive IOD and El Nino occur together, their drying effect is typically stronger and more widespread across Australia,” the Bureau warned.
The news comes after an unusually long period of warm spring weather, with some places recording temperatures 15°C higher than the average. A disastrous fire warning was announced for the NSW south coast on Tuesday as firefighters battled against the fire in the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales.
Senior Leeturer in Climate Science at the University of Melbourne Dr Andrew King said the recent hot weather “is a warning of the kind of extremes we’re likely to see more of over the next few months”.
1. What information can we get from Paragraph 1?A.Something about El Nino. | B.Ways to avoid El Nino. |
C.Reasons of global warming. | D.Areas tending to have El Nino. |
A.happens every 7 years | B.occurs only in Australia |
C.causes extreme weather | D.is often accompanied by IOD |
A.Southern Australia will suffer the most. | B.More places of Australia will be affected. |
C.This El Nino will last for the whole year. | D.It will become wetter and cooler next year. |
A.Things could be worse. | B.People have got prepared. |
C.Extreme weather will pass. | D.El Nino will become weak. |