Lin Qiaozhi’s principle of putting others first carried her
When young, deeply hit by her mother’s death, Lin Qiaozhi chose to study medicine regardless of the tradition of early
After the foundation of People’s Republic of China, she held many important
Lin Qiaozhi, having delivered over 5000 babies,
4 . While shopping one day, Janie Deegan spotted something she knew she needed—an electric hand mixer. Though the price was out of her small budget (预算), she
Deegan first started using alcohol (酒) and drugs in her teens to
Now her new hand mixer gave her something to
Deegan started by
Now Deegan is helping other women who need a second
A.kept | B.rented | C.bought | D.accepted |
A.self-care | B.self-control | C.self-respect | D.self-defence |
A.share | B.relieve | C.express | D.feel |
A.illness | B.dilemma | C.addiction | D.despair |
A.lonely | B.bored | C.tough | D.homeless |
A.worked | B.mattered | C.stopped | D.failed |
A.look up to | B.open up to | C.take advantage of | D.take charge of |
A.easy | B.odd | C.good | D.real |
A.focus on | B.show off | C.get through | D.put aside |
A.Besides | B.Therefore | C.Instead | D.However |
A.set | B.follow | C.bend | D.forget |
A.icing | B.ordering | C.making | D.packing |
A.donation | B.practice | C.research | D.support |
A.leap | B.break | C.test | D.risk |
A.closed | B.joined | C.moved | D.started |
A.home | B.chance | C.income | D.plan |
A.employment | B.interview | C.promotion | D.appointment |
A.effort | B.interest | C.patience | D.experience |
A.normally | B.strangely | C.beautifully | D.differently |
A.admired | B.trusted | C.warned | D.pushed |
5 . Up until the 1980s, people in many countries regularly followed in their parents’ footsteps by working in the family business or joining the same profession as them. In your grandparents’ time, there was the prospect (展望) of doing the same job from graduation until retirement.
In fact, planning to work in the same field or industry for your entire working life just isn’t practical anymore.
If you think you can work eight hours a day and build a career, think again. You might be able to keep your job if you finish what you are asked to do, but this is hardly a secret of great career success.
In short, you are the boss of your career, and it’s up to you to decide what you can do and how well you can do it. Are you ready for this?
A.Jobs come and go at an amazing speed these days. |
B.One reason for this is the ever-changing technology. |
C.Learning new technology skills can help you seek a job. |
D.Nowadays that idea would be considered really unusual! |
E.These strategies might bring you a nice and comfortable life. |
F.Then how do your parents’ job choices affect your own choices? |
G.Instead, you’d better keep looking for smarter ways to do your work. |
6 . It is nearly dawn, and the yellow moon has just set behind coconut trees. Spots of pink appear in the sky and a glorious red ball of fire slowly rises. Birds have begun to gather in their hundreds in the Changaram wetland in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. George, with binoculars glued to his eyes, is busy recognizing the birds: “Little egrets, garganeys…” He pauses. “But what are those three there? Ah, spot-billed ducks,” he says when he spots the typical band of brilliant jade-green on the wings.
His binoculars are off his eyes now, but his fingers are flying over his phone screen, typing the names of the species he has sighted on eBird, an app where birdwatchers upload real-time information on species. As a citizen scientist, he has been one Bird for three years and takes pride in being the country’s “eighth best eBirder” based on the number of his check-lists.
eBird is just now drawing in ordinary people into the process of ecological (生态学的) science and conservation. Citizen scientists can ask questions, volunteer to collect data, and analyse them. For researchers, citizen scientists are a boon: with their large numbers, they can contribute extensive data over vast geographical areas, something trained scientists could not dream of gathering either individually or in teams.
While it may appear to be a new concept, the public has always participated in ecological science, said a team of American scientists in a 2012 study. Chinese citizens and officials, for instance, tracked locust (蝗虫) a tacks for at least 3,500 years although they did not know their observations would later be used for science.
Today, thanks to smartphones, the Internet and the endless possibilities of apps, citizen science has truly come of age around the world, helping create a vast and valuable collection of data.
1. Why does George visit the Changaram wetland?A.To enjoy the sunrise. | B.To collect bird data. |
C.To protect the wetland. | D.To observe bird habitats. |
A.It is aimed at training citizens into scientists. |
B.It is placed eighth among the country’s apps. |
C.It selects species information for birdwatchers. |
D.It promotes the development of citizen science. |
A.target | B.challenge | C.benefit | D.threat |
A.locust research started 3500 years ago in China |
B.the public seldom played a role in scientific research |
C.ordinary citizens have long been in ecological science |
D.the records of locust attacks failed to be used for science |
7 . Malta is fast becoming one of Europe’s destination hotspots with beautiful beaches, cultural ruins, cute towns, and inspiring views. And now its music festival scene is fast growing too. Here’s our pick of Malta’s best music festivals in 2022.
Lost & Found Festival
Festival lineup (阵容): Annie Mac, Gorgon City, CamelPhat
Kickstarting summer on the Mediterranean island c achy car is Lost & Found Festival. The festival shows a super lineup across clubs, boats, beaches and street parties, creating a sun-bathed dance paradise that’s become one of the continent’s most popular festival getaways.
When & where: 1-4 June; St. Paul’s Bay
Earth Garden
Festival lineup: Dana Ruh, Owen Jay, Brian James
Kick off your summer fun at Earth Garden with a music lineup that covers drum, rap and electronic music. Beyond the musical wonders you’ll also find an expansive programme of workshops, wellbeing and art covering the themes of cultural diversity, community and inspiration inside the beautiful Ta’ Qali National Park.
When & where: 10-16 August; Ta’ Qali National Park
Malta International Jazz Festival
Festival lineup: Di Meola, Mark Giuliana, Al di Meola
Running since 1990, Malta International Jazz Festival is now a key date in the island’s music calendar. The festival is held at the beautiful Ta’ Liesse on the waterfront in Valletta, meaning it’s unlikely you’ll have heard jazz in a more scenic location. A far cry from smoky bars.
When & where: 11-16 July; Valetta
Malta Music Week
Festival lineup: Flo Rida, Nelly Furtado, Rita Ora, Jessie J
For six days in the summer, Malta becomes a haven of events celebrating international talents within the dance music scene. A series of cub nights, street parties, and beach clubs have seen major names like Calvin Harri, Eric Prydz and Pete Tong.
When & where: 5-10 July; Various Locations
1. Which festival will attract those interested in cultural diversity?A.Lost & Found Festival. | B.Earth Garden. |
C.Malta International Jazz Festival. | D.Malta Music Week. |
A.They last 6 days. | B.They involve street parties. |
C.They take place in St. Paul’ Bay. | D.They offer a smoke-free atmosphere. |
A.A news report. | B.A travel guide. | C.A music brochure. | D.An album advertisement. |