1 . Have you ever wondered what happens to your mobile phones and laptops after you throw them out to make way for a newer model? According to its latest Global E-Waste Monitor, India is the third top producer of e-waste in the world. E-waste in Indian landfill goes on to pollute soil and groundwater, affecting food supply systems and water sources.
Thankfully, the country has a new group of artists who are changing these thrown mechanical items-from mobile phones to old televisions- into large murals (壁画) and artworks to creatively show their concern for the waste problem.
Over the past quarter of a century, Mumbai’s Haribaabu Naatesan has transformed hundreds of tonnes of e-waste into art, integrating elements from nature and industry. “I get my waste material from friends, relatives and neighbours who know my interest in e-art and send me bags of thrown electronic appliances,” says Naatesan. Over his career, he has created huge murals for several companies. He has also showed his work at the India Art Fair, as well as several other national displays.
Another artist Vishwanath Davangere has also long worked with e-waste. He likes to take apart old laptops and reassemble (重新组装) them into birds, animals and plants. After retirement, he started pursuing this hobby more seriously and started selling his creations across the world. His most outstanding works include a robotic Egyptian statue with glowing red eyes and a Milky Way made from keyboard keys. He hopes to enable others to reconsider their own consumption habits and make more environmentally conscious choices.
“By giving e-waste a second chance, I aim to raise awareness about the environmental impact of electronic waste.” says Davangare, who today has a collection of more than 600 eco-art objects.
1. Why do the artists create artworks from E-waste?| A．To promote their artistic career. | B．To update electronic appliances. |
| C．To make profits for several companies. | D．To express their environmental concern. |
| A．His creations are displayed globally. | B．He gains support from people around. |
| C．He has been creating e-art for 10 years. | D．His works integrate technology and history. |
| A．Reliable. | B．Confident. | C．Devoted. | D．Generous. |
| A．E-waste Recycling Sweeping the World | B．Environmental Problems Worrying Indians |
| C．An Art Movement Turning Trash into Cash | D．Indian Creatives Transforming E-waste into Art |
1. Why does the woman make the call?
| A．To ask about a course. | B．To make a study plan. | C．To apply for a program. |
| A．At 8 a. m. | B．At 10 a. m. | C．At 10 p. m. |
| A．Under guidance. | B．Through lectures. | C．By themselves. |
| A．Join a study group. | B．Contact the teachers. | C．Attend class on time. |
1. What is wrong with the sweater?
| A．It is in the wrong size. | B．It becomes smaller. | C．It is out of style. |
| A．They are hard to notice. |
| B．They aren't printed clearly. |
| C．They are in a foreign language. |
| A．The return of money. |
| B．An apology from the store. |
| C．An exchange for a new one. |
1. What does the UN think of the government's action?
| A．Enough. | B．Impressive. | C．Shocking. |
| A．To create space for supplies. |
| B．To show respect for the dead. |
| C．To prevent the spread of disease. |
| A．Damage to roads. | B．Too many survivors. | C．The closing of the airport. |
1. What did the man do?
| A．He drove too slowly. | B．He made the wrong turn. | C．He nearly hit a person. |
| A．Excited. | B．Annoyed. | C．Disappointed. |
| A．She expects to have a day off. |
| B．She wants to avoid heavy traffic. |
| C．She hopes not to see the man again. |
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7 . Many people suspect the effectiveness of body language
Myth 1: Faking body language is not OK.
Faking is part of human’s way of life and people seem to be always fascinated with any method that allows them to fake when they need it. Is that wrong? The truth is there is no harm in trying. The ultimate aim with body language is to improve the overall quality of the communication and allow you to get what you want. As selfish as this may sound, this is what everybody is after
Myth 2: You can spot a lie through body language.
Over the years there have been many claims that certain non-verbal signals indicate that a person is lying. These gestures and non-verbal signals are now well-known, such as touching the nose and covering the mouth. However, some researchers have found that these signals don’t directly indicate that someone is lying
Myth 3:
For a long time, presentation coaches on body language seem to have been advising people that holding their hands behind them is a sign of power
| A．There is no point in denying it. |
| B．Body language is specific to culture. |
| C．All they indicate is that someone is stressed. |
| D．Research shows that most people find it wrong. |
| E．Putting your hands behind your back shows power. |
| F．The question is whether it is possible to fake body language. |
| G．This negative view towards body language is often due to myths. |
8 . In 1921, Karel Čapek’s play R. U. R.: Rossum’s Universal Robots had its first public performance in Prague, and was translated into English the following year. He needed a name for the factory produced humanoid workers of the story, and was thinking of coining something based on the word “labour”. But his brother Josef suggested an old Czech word for “forced labour”, robota. And the word “robot” was born.
If the Čapeks had known English, they might have chosen one of the words with relevant senses that were already in the language. “Automaton” had been available since the 17th century and “android” since the 18th. But the clear sound of “robot” seemed to capture the public imagination, because within five years it was being used not only for intelligent artificial beings but for any machine capable of carrying out a complex set of movements.
In science fictions(小说), the word took on new life, with writers such as Isaac Asimov writing well-regarded novels in which robots played a central role. It was these writers who first shortened “robot”to“bot”, but none of them could have expected the explosion of usages which arrived in the 1990s, as the shortened word came to be adopted in computing. Today, a bot is any piece of software that runs an automated task, such as in searching the Internet or playing computer games. It has also become a suffix (后缀), with the function of the“bot”explained in the other part of the word, as in searchbot, infobot, spybot and warbot.
As early as 1923, George Bernard Shaw had applied the word “robot” to people who act automatically, without thinking or emotion, usually because of the repetitive work they have to do. Now anyone having automaton-like behaviour risks attracting the label. A movie star called Samantha who has taken on the same type of character too many times might have her roles described as “Samanthabots.” And in 2009 “Obamabots” arrived-people who support Barack Obama without really knowing anything about him.
1. What does the underlined word “coining” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Delivering. | B．Predicting. | C．Inventing. | D．Recommending. |
| A．It was no longer linked with machines. | B．It was gradually replaced by “android”. |
| C．It was shortened and used in computing. | D．It was only adopted in well-regarded novels. |
| A．The usage of “robot” in different situations. |
| B．The impact of “robot” on people’s behaviour. |
| C．The popularity of “robot” among movie stars. |
| D．The connection of “robot” with public figures. |
| A．A writer’s biography. | B．A science fiction. |
| C．A technology newspaper. | D．A language encyclopedia. |
9 . California is home to some of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the country. Suppose you want to appreciate unique landscapes and native plants, this post has what you need to experience in the Golden State.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Located in the Golden Gate Park, this garden is home to over 9,000 types of plants. It has 55acres of walking paths and streams where families, couples, and solo travelers can escape from the noise of the city. It offers attractive florals (植物群) during every season of the year.
California Botanic Garden
It’s the largest botanic garden devoted to California-native plants. As a living museum, the California Botanic Garden features over 22,000 California-native plant species, many of which are endangered species. The garden offers guided walks and tours for visitors who want a behind-the-scenes look at the garden and its many beautiful species.
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
This garden features the most diverse landscapes in the world. It has over 10,000 types of plants. The plant collections here are impressive; visitors can wander for hours and still find new plants to admire. Special events are hosted there throughout the year, including plant sales and summer camps for kids.
San Diego Botanic Garden
This coastal California botanic garden has 4 miles of trails and ocean views and features over 5,000 plant species. Among 29 uniquely themed gardens on-site, the bamboo garden collection is a must-see. With over 100 species within the living collection of bamboo, guests can experience many distinctive eco-friendly plants up close.
If exploring the botanical gardens in California is on your to-do list, don’t wait any longer! We’re confident this collection of must-see outdoor gardens will entertain, amaze, and inspire you.
1. Which botanical garden has the most types of plants?| A．San Francisco Botanical Garden. | B．California Botanic Garden. |
| C．UC Botanical Garden. | D．San Diego Botanic Garden. |
| A．It holds different events regularly. | B．It has distinctive theme gardens. |
| C．It features California-native plants. | D．It shows various landscapes worldwide. |
| A．Travellers. | B．Gardeners. | C．Researchers. | D．Guides. |
Miguel looked across the school campus. Why did the English teacher annoy the whole class with such a stupid topic, “The Most Courageous Person I’ve Known”? He groaned (呻吟) at the painful thought of writing two full pages about a person who didn’t exist. He just couldn’t think of anyone.
At twelve, Miguel just wanted to be a boy. He wanted to play, get his homework done as quickly as possible, and eat. He reached his pocket for a candy bar, tore open the wrapper with his teeth and headed home.
Passing an alley (胡同) , he spotted a white chicken poking at a dirty bag that lay on a pile of garbage. Then, like soup, an idea bubbled in his mind. He got the dirty bag, held it open and got close to the chicken slowly. It lifted its head, took a few slow steps and clucked (咯咯叫) . Miguel was quick. He caught it by the neck, pushed it in and tied the bag.
For a moment, he felt like a fox, the trickiest of all animals. Now, it was time to go to Mr. Shafer, who sold chickens. Luckily, Mr. Shafer was in his front yard. Miguel announced that he had a nice chicken for him because his grandma couldn’t eat chicken anymore. Mr. Shafer took the chicken out, examined it carefully and handed him two dollars.
The chicken looked up at him with kind of sad eyes. Miguel’s heart sank. Why could I become so unfeeling? What had I done? Miguel groaned to himself. Money in hand, he turned around quickly and ran toward his home, trying not to think of the defenseless chicken. Yet, those sad eyes of the chicken seemed to be staring at him all the way.
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“I’ll save you,” he stopped and said to himself.
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