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2 . It is common to see most live streamers (主播) sitting in front of a desk in a well-decorated room. But Zeng Qinghuan, a 30-year-old from Xinhua County in Loudi, Hunan, has turned her whole village into alive streaming set. Her goal is to use e-commerce to help her people live a better life.
Known as “Xiangmei Xinbao” on Douyin, Zeng now has more than 3 million followers. One of her videos about traditional ways of planting and harvesting rice has attracted more than 300,000 followers.
At the beginning, she didn’t make any money. Zeng’s parents didn’t agree with her decision until she could stand on her own feet and help people sell their products. She has now sold local agricultural products worth tens of millions of yuan, like fermented tofu, preserved pork and dried sweet potatoes.
“I’m a daughter of the great mountains. I can also be a contributor to rural development in this new times,” she said.
Zeng hopes her experience can encourage more young people to return to their rural hometowns and start their own businesses. In 2021, after she became a representative of the Loudi Municipal People’s Congress, she put forward a proposal to ensure that “each village has one product and one live streaming host of its own”, she plans to help develop 100 social media influencers from her county within three years, and two villages have taken part in the project. “I believe that the rural areas will become a big stage, and being a farmer will be seen as a respectable job too,” said Zeng.
1. Which aspect does Zeng’s video on Douyin attract people a lot?| A．Fashion trends in her village. | B．The frozen food in her hometown. |
| C．Traditional customs of her village. | D．The typical farming of her hometown. |
| A．Because Zeng had a well-decorated room. |
| B．Because Zeng became well-known on website. |
| C．Because Zeng had many followers and earned much money. |
| D．Because Zeng could make a living by herself and serve the village. |
| A．Responsible and lovely. | B．Down-to-earth and ambitious. |
| C．Caring and fashionable. | D．Gifted and rich. |
| A．Invite more young people to her hometown. |
| B．Expand her business to make more money. |
| C．Train more social media influencers in her county. |
| D．Produce more agricultural products to help the farmers. |
3 . There are two kinds of people: those who like to pack up leftovers as soon as dinner is over, and those who let leftovers sit out for a few hours so they can cool down.
However, both leaving leftovers out for a long period of time and adding hot items to the fridge can cause problems.
Whether you should immediately put food in the fridge or let it sit out to cool depends on its temperature. Dangerous bacterial (细菌的) growth happens between 41 and 135 degrees F. Potentially harmful bacteria grows most rapidly at these temperatures.
Placing lots of hot food in the fridge can raise the temperature of the fridge into this danger zone. Fridge temperatures should always be set below 40 degrees F. This may help the food get out of the danger zone as fast as possible.
However, there’s no harm in putting hot food directly into the fridge if you need to. If you are a forgetful person, or if you won’t be around to store the food after it has cooled enough, go ahead and put it in the fridge. Your fridge can handle the heat and get the food cooled quickly.
Food should never stay out at room temperature for more than two hours. Leftovers can become breeding grounds (滋生地) for dangerous bacteria if they’re left out too long and can make people sick.
“It is OK to leave the food cooling outside before you hit the two-hour mark,” says Serena Poon, nutritionist of Le Cordon Bleu’s Grand Diploma training program. “In fact, the sooner you can get your leftovers in the fridge, the better.”
1. Which temperature most contributes to the growth of harmful bacteria?| A．Below 40 degrees F. | B．Between 39～40 degrees F. |
| C．Between 41～135 degrees F. | D．Above 135 degrees F. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Neutral. | C．Worried. | D．Unconcerned. |
| A．Dividing them into small parts. |
| B．Storing them in the fridge right away. |
| C．Waiting until they cool down completely outside. |
| D．Leaving them sitting at room temperature for two hours. |
| A．When to Pack up Leftovers. | B．How to Prevent Bacterial Growth |
| C．To Cool Food Outside or in the Fridge | D．A Good Idea to Store Food in the Fridge |
4 . Signs That You Are Growing
Growing is a lifelong process. Here are the signs that show that you are actually growing and not getting stuck in the process.
Often, we see how badly people look when they get overly upset due to unimportant things. So the first sign of maturity (成熟) is letting the small things go and not getting angry over a tiny detail that didn’t go as you planned.
You start forgiving and understanding other people
When we are young, we are often unforgiving. As we mature, we are better able to understand the world beyond black and white.
You always complete things that matter
Immature people don’t know when to commit (承诺) themselves and their energy or resources are always not well employed.
You accept the possibility of being wrong
Being mature is knowing that you are always growing up. You are never done learning and developing. This means that you don’t set yourself up as the highest authority.
| A．You follow the crowd |
| B．You let the small things go |
| C．Instead, mature people focus on completing things that matter |
| D．Immature and mature people can both have plans for their lives |
| E．Rather, you open your mind to other ideas and new possibilities |
| F．Becoming more understanding is a sign of strength, not weakness |
| G．Mature people appear more confident, however, they are not overconfident |
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?
| A．Old teammates. | B．Teacher and student. | C．Former classmates. |
| A．Playing tennis. | B．Playing the piano. | C．Playing basketball. |
6 . In May 2021, a hole was found in a robotic arm aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The main cause was believed to be a piece of space junk. While thankfully no astronauts were injured, it has refocused attention on the growing problem of orbital debris (残骸).
It’s easy to forget that just seventy years ago the Moon was the only thing orbiting the Earth. On January 1st, 2021, there were 6,542 satellites in orbit. Actually, only over half of them were active. That’s a lot of useless metal rushing around the planet at 28,000 kilometers per hour.
Jan Wörner, the former European Space Agency Director General, put it this way, “Imagine how dangerous sailing the high seas would be if all the ships ever lost in history were still moving around on top of the water.” In fact, even the smallest pieces can cause huge amounts of damage.
The problem is very bad and getting worse. There are now about half a million pieces of debris about one centimeter wide or larger and 100 million pieces of debris above one millimeter across. Yet only 27,000 pieces are actively tracked.
Space is only going to get more crowded, with the number of satellite launches set to increase by five times in the next ten years. In January 2021, 143 satellites were launched into space on a single SpaceX Falcon rocket alone. And 12,000 more are to be put in orbit by Starlink over the next five years. All this greatly raises the chances of crashes.
Better control of new launches would help as right now it’s a bit of a free-for-all. Increased tracking of existing space junk could also help because active satellites can be moved off a crash course—yet dead satellites are sitting ducks and there’s nothing we can do to prevent a crash. That’s why many are calling for a clean-up job. A space debris removal task called ClearSpace-1 will be launched in 2025 and attempt to deorbit (使...脱离轨道) the upper stage of a rocket left in space back in 2013.
1. What can we learn about space junk?| A．It can be recycled for other uses. | B．It has injured astronauts in space. |
| C．It first appeared over seventy years ago. | D．It threatens the safety of space activities. |
| A．The high speed of orbital debris. | B．The complex procedures of debris clean-up. |
| C．The large amount of untracked space debris. | D．The ineffective functions of clean-up facilities. |
| A．By listing numbers. | B．By offering solutions. |
| C．By explaining the causes. | D．By stressing the efforts. |
| A．Orbital Debris: What Results in It? | B．Satellite Launches: The More the Merrier? |
| C．Space Junk: Is It a Disaster Waiting to Happen? | D．Satellite crashes: Who Should Be Responsible? |
7 . Enjoying the beauty of the sky at night is a rare thing for people in cities since light pollution ruins everything. However, photos taken by astrophotographers (天文摄影师) give people opportunities to still admire the stars.
Being a full-time astrophotographer, Zhang Jingyi, 27, grew up being an astronomy enthusiast. When asked why she chose this career, Zhang said, “We all dream of what it is like to live on planets so far from us. Isn’t it cool?”
Due to the fast development of China’s space industry, Zhang recently started to shoot rocket launches. “I basically followed the construction of the Tiangong space station with my camera,” she said, adding that every launch has given her a strong sense of achievement.
Zhang believes that her photos are artworks that money cannot buy. “Some photographers may sell their works ‑ some photos even reach six digits (六位数),” Zhang said. “For me, I would be satisfied if people liked my work.” As an influencer on Sina Weibo with more than 2.5 million followers, Zhang also shares videos that she’s filmed, giving her audience a more authentic impression of her work.
Zhang said that an astrophotographer needs to be devoted to their career. For example, when taking photos of the stars, they have to film them on plateaus which are freezing at night. When shooting rockets, they may get sunburned working under the burning sun. “These hardships are nothing if you truly love what you do,” Zhang said.
Gaining experience is also important. “There isn’t a detailed guidebook for creating art,” Zhang said. “You have to learn from your own work. Gradually, you can add personal thoughts into the filming process and witness your work improving.”
1. What inspired Zhang to become an astrophotographer?| A．A beautiful photo she saw on Weibo. |
| B．Her curiosity about space. |
| C．Fewer chances for citizens to admire the stars. |
| D．The development of China’s space industry. |
| A．People. | B．Scenery. | C．Wildlife. | D．Rocket launching. |
| A．How much they can sell for. | B．The media’s comments on them. |
| C．The public’s recognition of them. | D．The social impact they have. |
| A．Expensive equipment. | B．A detailed guidebook. |
| C．Devotion and learning ability. | D．A formal education in photography. |
8 . If you are looking for apps to learn English for studying abroad, you might be confused. There are so many apps to choose from. How can you decide which English language learning app is right for you? Our list of top four favourite appe to improve your English will help.
Hello English — Best app for middle learners
If you already understand the basics but want to improve your English, this app is for you. Hello English starts with a language test, and then serves up English lessons based on your test results. Hello English supports learners with 23 native languages and lets you play games,watch videos and listen to audio books,too.
Free versions available for iOS, Android and Windows.
FluentU-Best media-based app
This app sources English-language videos from the real world — including news,music videos and commercials (商业)— to help you learn English. Interactive captions (字幕) allow you to tap any word and see more information about it.
Free trial (试用) and paid monthly subscriptions available for Android and iOS.
Rosetta Stone — Most multi-use app
This award-winning English language learning app teaches vocabulary and English grammar. Rosetta Stone includes lessons on pronunciation so you can improve your English accent. You can also download audio lessons to learn offline.
Free trial and paid versions available for Android,i0S and Windows.
Duolingo — Most fun app
This personalised English-learning app turns studying into a game. Earn virtual coins to unlock new levels and spend them on fun upgrades. An animated owl (动画猫头离) keeps you company and encourages you as you learn. When you have questions, get help from fellow students inside the app using the Duolingo message boards.
Free and paid versions available for Android, iOS and Windows.
1. What can we learn about Hello English?| A．The users can’t play games. |
| B．It may not suit English beginners. |
| C．It provides lessons without a language test. |
| D．The users can chat with 23 native speakers. |
| A．Hello English. | B．Duolingo. |
| C．Rosetta Stone. | D．FluentU. |
| A．It only has the paid version. |
| B．The users must pay in cash to upgrade. |
| C．An owl can answer questions of the users. |
| D．It combines English learning with entertainment. |
9 . Twenty years ago, I entered a college, but suddenly my world turned upside down on September 11, 2001. College seemed less important. Somewhere among the images that flashed across the TV were soldiers, and I thought I should be one of them.
I had the impossible task of persuading my parents that this was a good choice. It’s not that they weren’t proud; they were concerned and scared. Within weeks of 9/11, I joined the Army with the support of my family behind me.
The lifestyle change of civilian (平民) to soldier wasn’t a smooth process. My biggest challenge was military bearing. I smiled too much. Obviously, soldiers don’t smile, but I couldn’t help but smile. I did pay for it! My “pearly white teeth” earned me plenty of extra training. I had no choice but to dig deep and push my strength and endurance (耐力) to their limits.
Before the sun rose, we awoke to begin another day. It was painful, horrible, tiring... and so much fun. That non-military-bearing smile rarely left my face. I learned to love the absolute craziness of the Army. I smiled through it all.
A few months after graduating from boot camp, I crossed paths with one of my fellow soldiers. He smiled and said, “Thanks for showing that smiling face every day. You really brightened my days during the difficult times.”
What I learned from that brief conversation was that even in the toughest, most physically tiring, and sweaty situations, a small symbol of human kindness and connection goes a long way. Sometimes, we don’t even know the joy we bring to others.
I stayed in the military for ten years. Challenges continued to get thrown in my way, but I never lost my smile.
1. How did the author’s parents feel about his decision?| A．Puzzled. | B．Worried. | C．Satisfied. | D．Appreciative. |
| A．The rules for soldiers’ behavior. | B．The skills soldiers should master. |
| C．The hard daily life in the army. | D．The limited time for relaxation. |
| A．Friendship. | B．Praise. | C．Kindness. | D．Punishment. |
| A．He decided to follow the author’s example. |
| B．He felt encouraged by the author’s smile. |
| C．Smiles help bridge the gap between people. |
| D．Smiles are the most powerful tool in communication. |
It was time to go home. “Remember to work on your class speeches for homework,” Miss Walker said as everyone started talking and packing their school bags. Jenny felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class. She was sure everyone would get really bored with listening to her. Once, when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary, Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.
Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain sort of shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jenny sighed. As she turned the corner, she saw Lee’s watch lying right in the middle of the path.
Jenny picked it up and wanted to return it to Lee, but she couldn’t catch up with him. When she arrived home, Jenny put it on, thinking about the magic. She was surprised that it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practicing her speech. Words just flooded out of her. “I’m going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I’ve won lots of competitions. But when I’m in a race, I’m not really thinking about winning. I’m just loving the feeling of being in the water…” Jenny laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence. Turning back to the minor, Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flashes of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee’s watch really did have something magical.
The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Walker ask cd who was going to be brave and go first. Nobody moved, Jenny slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Walker could say something, there was a shout “She’s stolen in y watch!” Lee said angrily. “It went missing at school yesterday.”
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