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2 . An Attractive Chinese Painting Exhibition
Want to appreciate the beauty of Chinese paintings with your children? The attractive Chinese painting exhibition should be a chance.
Venue
Provincial Museum
Address
118 Central Street
Artworks
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Chinese paintings, featuring renowned masterpieces from various dynasties. From traditional landscapes to delicate flower and bird paintings, experience the beauty of these timeless creations.
Exhibition Time
Don’t miss out! The exhibition will be held from Jan. 1st, 2024 to Jan. 5th, 2024 (from Monday to Friday). It offers enough time for art enthusiasts to be addicted in the brilliance of Chinese art. Please note that the museum is closed on Friday afternoon.
Reservation
Secure your spot by making an advance reservation. To ensure a smooth visit, we recommend booking your time slot in advance. Simply call us at 8108798 or visit our website to reserve your tickets.
Ticket Information
General Admission: 50 yuan per person
Children (7 — 18 years old): 25 yuan per person
Children under 7: free entry
Important Notes
• Please remember to bring your reservation confirmation or ticket for entry.
• Photography is allowed, but please avoid using flash.
• Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the exhibition hall.
• Food and drinks are strictly prohibited inside the exhibition area.
• Please maintain a respectful and quiet atmosphere to ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the rich heritage of Chinese paintings at the Provincial Museum! Immerse yourself in the world of ink and brush, and appreciate these incredible works of art. Reserve your tickets now and embark on an artistic journey!
For more information, visit our website or call us at 8108798.
1. Who is the text written for?| A．Little Children. | B．Artists. | C．Parents. | D．Foreigners. |
| A．50 yuan. | B．75 yuan. | C．100 yuan. | D．125 yuan. |
| A．Photography. | B．Small bags. | C．Talk. | D．Food. |
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These days, breaking traffic rules and littering is not uncommon, what causes serious harm to life and the environment. Changing this situation requires everyone effort. As for me, it should start on the way school. If I ride a bicycle, I’ll always keep ridden along the right and never cross a road until the traffic light turns green. If I walk, I’ll never forget to get use the zebra crossing. Meanwhile, I’ll regard them as my duty to help keep our environment clean and healthily.
Not only will I keep from littering but spitting anywhere, but I’ll help clean up the roadside litter whenever possible. I hoped my behaviour will make a difference.
4 . Engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo are successfully using a robot to help keep children with learning disabilities focusing on their work. This was one of the key results in a new study that also found both the youngsters and their instructors valued the positive classroom contributions made by the robot.
“There is definitely a great potential for using robots in the public education system.” said Dr Kerstin Dautenhahn, a professor of electrical and computer engineering. “Overall, the findings imply that the robot has a positive effect on students.” Students with learning disabilities may benefit from additional learning support, such as one-on-one instruction and the use of smartphones and tablets.
Dautenhahn has been working on robotics in the context of disability for many years. He conducted a series of tests with a small humanoid robot called QT. Dautenhahn said the robot’s ability to perform gestures using its head and hands, accompanied by its speech and facial features, makes it very suitable for use with children with learning disabilities.
Building on promising earlier research, the researchers divided 16 students with learning disabilities into two groups. In one group, students worked one-on-one with an instructor only. In the other group, the students worked one-on-one with an instructor and a QT. In the latter group, the instructor used a tablet to direct the robot, which then autonomously performed various activities using its speech and gestures.
While the instructor controlled the sessions, the robot, triggered by the instructor, took over at certain times to lead the students. Besides introducing the session, the robot set goals and provided self-regulating strategies, if necessary. If the learning process was getting off-track, the robot used strategies such as games, riddles, jokes, breathing exercises and physical movements to redirect the students back to the task.
“Students who worked with the robot were generally more engaged with their tasks and could complete their tasks at a higher rate compared to the students who weren’t assisted by a robot,” Dautenhahn said. Further studies using the robot are planned.
1. How can robots benefit students with learning disabilities?| A．By providing advanced knowledge. | B．By offering emotional support. |
| C．By giving extra learning help. | D．By acting as learning companions. |
| A．Its ability to make gestures. | B．The popularity of robots. |
| C．Its convenience to use. | D．The low cost in making QT. |
| A．picked up | B．set off | C．taken out | D．brought in |
| A．A number of students suffer from learning disabilities |
| B．A robot can provide self-regulating strategies for students |
| C．A robot has a great potential in the public education system |
| D．A robot helps students with learning disabilities stay focused |
5 . Time is running out for coral reefs as the climate gets hotter. So scientists are searching the globe for corals that are better at enduring heat, Now, new research shows how those “super corals” can survive: less roommate drama.
Reefs depend on a crucial partnership between the corals and the algae (海藻) that live in the corals’ tissue, The algae make food for the corals using sunlight and in exchange, get a nice spot to live. But when oceans heat up, that relationship goes bad, and the corals kick the algae out, Without their roommates, corals can die, turning a ghostly white, bleached (白化) color.
Still, some corals seem to resist bleaching better than others, A new study shows that those corals depend on algae that are better at tolerating heat. Researchers hope that pinpointing these abilities will help develop new conservation tools to preserve the world’s reefs as temperatures rise. About 1/4 of all marine life rely on coral reefs in some way, along with half 1 billion people around the world also depend on reefs for their food and livelihoods.
“Heat stress can kill a lot of corals really fast,” says Kate Quigley, a research scientist at James Cook University and the Minderoo Foundation in Australia. “I hope that nature does have some mechanisms to get us through the next few years while we get our act together.”
While the hope is that those algae could also aid in reef conservation in the future, researcher Patrick Buerger says it’s likely that it wouldn’t help all coral species. And even the toughest corals can only endure so much. Currently, the world is on track for just under 3degrees Celsius of warming by 2100, a level that would wipe out nearly all coral reefs.
“The action has to be on climate change,” he says. “This is a short-term solution that might buy some time for corals to adapt. But the main focus has to be on climate. There’s not a silver bullet to the problem.”
1. What is the feature of super corals?| A．Sun-loving. | B．Long-living. | C．Good-looking. | D．Heat-bearing. |
| A．Habitat. | B．Food. | C．Sunlight. | D．Friendship. |
| A．The population of marine life. | B．The importance of coral reefs. |
| C．The seriousness of global warming. | D．The living conditions of coral reefs. |
| A．It is useless | B．It is the last hope. | C．It is temporary. | D．It is the silver bullet. |
6 . It’s no secret that we all want to be liked and respected.
Making Assumptions
This is one of the worst habits you can have. People really don’t like it when you make assumptions about them or situations without checking the facts first.
Monopolizing (垄断) the Conversation
Some people are naturally more talkative, while others simply aren’t comfortable being the center of attention. But if you’re one of those people who are always the loudest in the room, standing at the front of the line, or monopolizing the conversation, people will get annoyed—a lot.
Acting Like a Know-It-All
Sure, we all get a little excited when we know something others don’t, but there’s a fine line between being smart and over-smart.
| A．When you act like you have all the answers |
| B．Making assumptions can lead to false judgments |
| C．While these habits can be easy to recognize in others |
| D．So instead of assuming things, try to ask questions and listen |
| E．But it’s a bad habit that can make people dislike you immediately |
| F．So let others speak as well and express interest in what they have to say |
| G．But you may not realize that some of your habits actually make people dislike you |
It was a Friday. Once the school bus dropped me off at my home, I ran quickly into the house. “Dad, I’m here. I’m ready!” I called out. He would drive me to the supermarket and then I would continue taking my driving courses. On the way to the supermarket, I told my dad I needed to get two pairs of shoes. “One pair is enough,” Dad replied.
Unhappy, I felt our car slow down, as he pulled up. “Dad, why are we stopping?” I asked. Dad said, “The lady back there looks like she’s in trouble.” I turned around, seeing a little, old truck pulled to the side of the highway. Dad told me there was a lady inside and that she was having trouble with the truck and needed some help. “Dad, why do we have to stop and help her? Let somebody else do it,” I said, wanting to reach the supermarket quickly.
“Look, girl. Don’t be selfish (自私的),” he said seriously. “By helping this lady, there’s a great possibility that if you ever get stuck or need help, someone just might stop and help you. Sit here. I’ll be right back!”
Then, he walked through the rain back towards the woman’s truck. Minutes later he was back, saying she had run out of gas. Then, he drove to a gas station and bought gas for the lady without asking her to pay. I felt unhappy because helping her took us much time.
Days later, I had my learner’s permit (许可证) and then my driver’s license (驾照). I drove everywhere during the summer, and I was excited when school started because I drove myself to school: no more bus for me. Autumn turned quickly into winter, and I still loved the freedom my second-hand car gave me.
But my first winter of driving in the snow was a challenge. Not knowing it would have an unexpected snowstorm that day and that I would have a big problem, I started my car on that clear winter morning.
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I just gladly left home and drove to school.
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“I’ll push while you give it a little gas,” the stranger instructed, looking at my car stuck in the snow.
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What’s honesty? Being honest is being open and worth
If someone seems friendly, honesty means they are
Honesty is telling the truth even when the truth could make someone
Why should we practice honesty? When someone lies, cheats, or steals, people around him can’t trust him. If someone makes up lots of
9 . As my dad got a new job in southern Florida, we moved here from our old home, school, friends and everything. There were so many
Being shy and quiet, I read a lot. Loving books and reading helped me get excellent results. Teachers
Then one day, a tall strong boy in English class walked right over to me. He
“Hey,” he said. “Do you think you could.
I taught the guys about grammar. They taught me how to dribble (运球) a basketball. More importantly, they gave me the
| A．chances | B．activities | C．challenges | D．experiences |
| A．move in | B．fit in | C．come along | D．calm down |
| A．dreams | B．ideas | C．lies | D．worries |
| A．chose | B．thanked | C．praised | D．impressed |
| A．seats | B．grades | C．prizes | D．honors |
| A．star | B．child | C．expert | D．failure |
| A．excused | B．enjoyed | C．introduced | D．reminded |
| A．expected | B．knew | C．imagined | D．doubted |
| A．confuse | B．recognise | C．beat | D．help |
| A．interestingly | B．hopefully | C．certainly | D．usually |
| A．changed | B．began | C．continued | D．stopped |
| A．frightened | B．circled | C．annoyed | D．avoided |
| A．troubled | B．invited | C．amazed | D．blocked |
| A．kind | B．active | C．strong | D．knowledgeable |
| A．confidence | B．hope | C．ability | D．space |
10 . Pillows (枕头) have been around since the days of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. In the beginning, they were used by the wealthy.
By the 16th century, pillows were used by those who were not rich. During the 19th century, pillows began to be produced in large numbers using machinery.
Today, the pillow is an object found in bedrooms throughout the world.
A reading pillow can help people who suffer from back pain.
| A．Most early pillows were made of wood. |
| B．Reading pillows are useful gifts for many people. |
| C．Your sitting style can help you choose the best design. |
| D．However, not all pillows can be used for reading in bed. |
| E．This type of pillow can help reduce stress in people’s body. |
| F．Using a too soft pillow may lead to aches and pains over time. |
| G．As a result, the average person could buy pillows for their homes |
