1 . Engaging with the past
Imagine you’re at home, you start a role-playing game where you can enjoy views of the Nanjing Qinhuai Lantern Festival, completing set tasks along the Qinhuai River. This is one way for video games to enjoy the traditional Chinese culture without having to travel there.
This year, Zhou was invited to submit designs for swords in its online mobile game Jade Dynasty. They kept the features of swords that were used during the Tang Dynasty but absorbed fairy and knight-themed elements from the game.
The trend toward combining games with cultural heritage started decades ago.
A.And that’s not all. |
B.These games are also available to players overseas. |
C.However, these early attempts were described as “vague” (含糊的). |
D.Games featuring traditional culture attract more young players. |
E.Several decades ago, the practice of sword-making nearly died out. |
F.Besides, some figures seen in Dunhuang’s wall paintings were also added to the mobile game. |
G.It increases the number of channels available to spread knowledge about our cultural heritage. |
Math powers a wide range of modern technology, from phones and cameras to aircraft and artificial intelligence. It
In a 2023 interview, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei explained
To develop more math talents, Huawei established two research institutes, one in Russia and the other in France. These institutes focus on mathematics,
Like Huawei, many Chinese companies are
3 . Ireland: The Emerald Isle
Travelling in the Republic of Ireland is like stepping into a vivid painting where lush green landscapes meet charming villages.
Dublin
Start exploring in Dublin, Ireland’s capital, which blends the old and new. The city is steeped in history, and you can enjoy its past at landmarks like Trinity College, founded in 1592. It’s home to the Book of Kells, a medieval (中世纪的) masterpiece. After that, take a walk around Dublin Castle, a symbol of Ireland’s historical power. Then head to The Temple Bar, with its cobblestone streets and lively pubs, to experience Dublin’s contemporary culture.
Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry, 1,179-kilometer circular route, showcases Ireland’s beauty. You’ll encounter green meadows, peaceful lakes and dramatic coastal cliffs. Each turn in the road reveals breathtaking views that will leave you in awe.
Cliffs of Moher
You can’t say you’ve been to Ireland if you haven’t checked out the Cliffs of Moher. These towering cliffs on the west coast rise from the Atlantic Ocean, reaching heights of over 200 meters. The sheer size of the cliffs and the roaring waves below create a fascinating and humbling experience.
Inishmore
Take a ferry to Inishmore, one of the rugged Aran Islands. Upon your arrival, you will immediately notice the hard life of the local people. At first there was no soil on the island, so over the centuries, they made their own — from seaweed and sand. Now about 2,400 kilometers of rock walls spread around the land. Take a tour or ride a bike around the island. Then enjoy an Irish coffee before heading back to the mainland.
1. What can you probably see in the Ring of Kerry?A.Some historical landmarks and old castles of Ireland. |
B.A circular route with views of lakes, meadows and cliffs. |
C.The special soil made from seaweed and sand by local people. |
D.The towering cliffs on the west coast from the Atlantic Ocean. |
A.By plane. | B.By ferry. | C.By subway. | D.By bike. |
A.A travel journal. | B.A research paper. |
C.A travel brochure. | D.An autobiography. |
(1)常吃外卖的危害;
(2)提出健康饮食的建议;
(3)发出倡议。
注意:(1)词数不少于100;
(2)可以适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;
(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:外卖takeaway
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Milan-based company Krill Design is changing the way we think about waste by creating furniture products from a plastic-like biomaterial named Rekrill. The special material is biodegradable, and can be used repeatedly.
Founded in 2018, Krill uses fruit skin, orange seeds and coffee grounds collected from businesses in Italy to create their unique designs, including bookends, clocks, bowls, and lamps. Each product is made through a four-step process. “There are a lot of companies that create designs, and we want to be different,” says MarcoDi Maio, director of operations at Krill.
Krill has worked together with some well-known brands and has also joined in a Co. ffee Era project with the government of Milan to reduce coffee waste produced in three of the city's neighborhoods. Krill has made products that match the color of food waste. For example, bright orange products are from orange skin and rich dark brown products are from coffee grounds.
Rekrill is as strong as wood and breaks down safely unless it's touched by water or acidity. It is also safe for fish to eat. But despite its eco-friendly benefits, Rekrill is more expensive than common plastic due to its complex production process. However, Krill hopes that as awareness of the environmental impact of plastics grows, Rekrill will be more widely used. Krill is exploring the use of other food waste, such as eggshells and leftover tomatoes and grapes, aiming to make its production process more efficient and cost-effective.
The company believes Rekrill is the material of the future. Every small step they take toward a sustainable world contributes to a more recyclable economy and inspires others to follow suit.
1. How does the company Krill Design change the way people think about waste? (no more than 10 words)2. How many steps does each product need before it is made? (no more than 2 words)
3. What is the disadvantage of Rekrill compared with common plastic? (no more than 5 words)
4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 mean? (no more than 1 word)
5. What do you think of Rekrill and explain? (no more than 20 words)
6 . It’s not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group. Donating one’s time and services is very much a part of the American way of life. Most charitable activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and the disabled. Some people work to teach youngsters how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. Volunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages (孤儿院) to help children without parents.
High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program, or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism students are often eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.
In a like manner, throughout the year, fund raising drives are also conducted by schools and community groups to raise money for a worthy cause. They may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country, a flood somewhere within their own, or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless. They may organize drives to collect food, clothing and medicines to serve an immediate need. Today even the Halloween custom of ‘trick or treat’ has become an occasion to collect money for a charitable cause.
The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden (受压迫的) became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.
American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad, which no doubt enriches both his life and those whom he serves.
1. Which of the following charitable activities is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people. |
B.Some students bring meals to old people who can’t go out easily. |
C.Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake. |
D.Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas. |
A.Because they want to participate in some social activities. |
B.Because they want to go to better universities. |
C.Because they can get higher scores at school. |
D.Because they can realize their dream sooner. |
A.lifeless | B.penniless | C.useless | D.valueless |
A.Americans are always ready to share with others |
B.Americans are mostly kind |
C.poor immigrants needed help to make a new life |
D.poor Americans couldn’t live on without help |
A.The Call from the Poor | B.Voluntary Work in the US |
C.Ways to Help the Poor | D.American Volunteers around the World |
7 . I stopped my grocery cart and took out the phone buzzing in my purse. It was Julia, my 19-year daughter, calling from the
She said she had worked very hard but still had zero
I remembered what had
On my way to work the next morning, I learned that the competition had been
The
A.market | B.college | C.company | D.hospital |
A.stressed | B.ambitious | C.curious | D.particular |
A.answer | B.reward | C.excuse | D.course |
A.confidence | B.friend | C.fault | D.expression |
A.learn | B.change | C.continue | D.love |
A.overlook | B.imagine | C.decide | D.promise |
A.quarrel | B.contract | C.judgment | D.conversation |
A.give up | B.believe in | C.figure out | D.agree with |
A.happened | B.continued | C.followed | D.stopped |
A.game | B.play | C.film | D.performance |
A.remaining | B.left | C.last | D.won |
A.commanded | B.memorized | C.insisted | D.commented |
A.far from | B.in need of | C.in view of | D.due to |
A.ate | B.arrived | C.left | D.moved |
A.defeated | B.enjoyed | C.wasted | D.missed |
A.conflict | B.story | C.blueprint | D.response |
A.started | B.stopped | C.parked | D.loaded |
A.Keep | B.Delay | C.Admit | D.Avoid |
A.nervous | B.depressed | C.frightened | D.surprised |
A.Constantly | B.Frequently | C.Eventually | D.Regularly |
—____________. I'm hoping for another one.
A.Don't bother | B.You are kidding me |
C.That's it | D.No wonder |
A.in return for | B.in contrast to | C.for lack of | D.at ease with |
A.picked up | B.had picked up | C.would pick up | D.will pick up |