My teacher gave us an assignment that should have been easy. “Okay, class,” he said. “For the month of November, we will turn this wall into our Thanksgiving art gallery. For tonight’s homework, I want you to create a picture of one thing you are thankful for, and we will hang it here.”
We were supposed to spend the last part of class of figuring out an idea for our “thankful” picture. But the more I try to think of the one perfect thing, the more panicked and puzzled I became! Finally the school bell rang and it was time to pack up and go.
“I am going to make a picture about fishing with my grandpa,” my friend Amy said as we walked home. “What about you?”
“For some reason, this project is making me nervous,” I told her. “What if I choose one person and everyone else feels left out?”
“It’s just a homework assignment.” said Amy. “Do you really think people will be offended?
“I don’t know,” I said, walking through the fallen leaves.
“Then why not just pick a random awesome thing instead?” suggest Amy.
“But I’m thankful for a billion random things,” I frowned, “How am I supposed to just choose one?”
“Just close your eyes!” said Amy. “You don’t know the ‘just close your eyes’ trick? It’s the best. You write down a bunch of choices on separate pieces of paper. Spread them out. Close your eyes, and pick one.”
“But what if I pick the wrong one?” I asked.
“That’s the whole point,” said Amy. “There’s no wrong one here. I will show you.”
I followed Amy across the street to a giant tree with eye-catching fallen leaves. So many leaves had fallen onto the grass that it looked like a rainbow-colored carpet. “Now go ahead and pick the very best leaf.” she jokingly challenged me.
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I seemed to get her point.
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I took out separate pieces of paper, thinking about the people I was thankful for.
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1. 你最喜欢的体育项目;
2. 该项目对你产生的影响。
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Dear classmates,
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That’s all. Thank you!
A recent short video series Escape from the British Museum, which tells the story of how a jade (玉) teapot escapes from the British Museum and finds
Since the series came out, it
The
4 . Kate’s unique and infectious smile can brighten anyone’s day. It’s a
Born with the rare genetic disorder Crouzon syndrome. Kate has
Her determination
A.gift | B.trouble | C.hobby | D.situation |
A.puzzles | B.challenges | C.alternatives | D.solutions |
A.experienced | B.conducted | C.scheduled | D.organized |
A.favorable | B.critical | C.different | D.normal |
A.opposed | B.addicted | C.reduced | D.devoted |
A.establishing | B.understanding | C.transforming | D.attending |
A.relationship | B.plan | C.operation | D.confidence |
A.witnessed | B.valued | C.learned | D.tried |
A.rest | B.majority | C.improvements | D.types |
A.violent | B.imaginary | C.medical | D.spiritual |
A.paid off | B.came into being | C.took a backseat | D.gave in |
A.Facing | B.Recognizing | C.Overcoming | D.Comparing |
A.enthusiastically | B.eventually | C.cautiously | D.accidentally |
A.contradictory | B.worthwhile | C.influential | D.unforgettable |
A.unexpected | B.widespread | C.awkward | D.wonderful |
5 . Everyone at some time feels that their life is going nowhere—and fast. Do you think that your life is stagnating (停滞)? Have you reached a plateau where things are OK, but not very exciting? Do you feel that OK is not good enough?
Treat yourself
It doesn’t matter if it’s a meal out or a visit to a theater. Make the first thing you do a treat that you have been longing for some time.
Often we lose sight of the positive, beneficial things in our lives. Everyone has things to be grateful for and making a list helps to concentrate your mind on these positives. Sit down with a pad and pencil in a quiet place. Allow yourself a few minutes to think about your life and identify the good things. Make the list detailed, so, for example, when you say you love your garden, single out a particular plant or tree that you especially appreciate.
Take a walk through nature
Life is good. You are lucky to be alive.
A.Create a gratitude list |
B.Be positive all the time |
C.Make the most of the years you have on earth |
D.Don’t make excuses about not having time or money |
E.Walking is suitable and well received among people of all ages |
F.You can get out into the countryside and enjoy the great outdoors |
G.If you do feel these things, it’s time to do something to increase the quality of your life |
6 . In the modern age, a significant number of people suffer with chronic (慢性的) back pain and discomfort, which not only affects their quality of life but also puts a substantial economic burden on society.
BackHug, a pioneering health-tech company, has risen to the challenge of alleviating this crisis by introducing a solution that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to tackle the root causes of back pain.
AI holds the promise to revolutionize (彻底改变) healthcare, including back care. With its ability to analyse vast amounts of medical data, AI can assist in early detection and diagnosis of back issues, leading to faster and more accurate treatment. It enables the creation of personalized treatment plans, taking into account individual patient factors for improved outcomes. AI-driven predictive analytics can help identify at-risk individuals and take preventive measures, reducing the burden of back pain. In essence, AI is set to transform back care by offering more effective, personalized, and accessible solutions.
This technology allows users to track changes in their back tension over time, providing them with evidence of the device’s therapeutic benefits after each session. This new data will be combined with other data collected on the BackHug App, notably from its in-app physiotherapy questionnaire, which generates a personalized treatment programme for each user. This is where AI comes in to analyse the data and generate continuously updated personal treatment programmes on BackHug for users. As Chongsu Lee has noted, this groundbreaking solution not only addresses a pressing issue but also introduces a new data category — back tension measurement.
When it comes to back care, traditional options such as massage therapy sessions can often be a huge load. Many individuals find themselves facing large bills and waiting lists for relief from their back problems, which is why BackHug offers an accessible solution through a subscription model starting at just £89 per month. It, without doubt, has the potential to reshape the landscape of back care.
1. What does the underlined word “alleviating” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Illustrating. | B.Easing. | C.Defining. | D.Investigating. |
A.It can take the place of traditional therapies. |
B.It can offer a final diagnosis based on big data. |
C.It can provide treatment programmes based on users’ need. |
D.It can get users informed of their back conditions at any time. |
A.Affordable price. | B.Quick recovery. |
C.Visible changes. | D.Safety insurance. |
A.To describe a health-tech company. |
B.To advise on ways to keep away from back pain. |
C.To praise scientists’ devotion to health-related research. |
D.To introduce the application of AI-driven technology to back care. |
7 . A patient and I are working on an eating disorder, trying to find out the cause. It turned out to be a relationship break-up in high school. The unpleasant experience led to not eating for a couple of weeks. Then comes a compliment (赞美) from a friend that totally has the opposite effect. “Wow, you look great!” Suddenly, this praise inspires an inner thought: “Oh, people care more about me if I lose weight. So I can control people’s affection by not eating.”
Consider busy parents who don’t notice their child until a good grade appears. In the absence of attention and connection, a sudden strong expression of well-intended praise can bring about the thought, “Wow, my grades make me valuable. I’m noticed when I achieve!” The result can be a twisted view of self-value and an anxiety around grades, exams, and performance. A similar situation occurs with athletic success or high praise for being “nice”. The result is a false mindset: “My worth is totally tied to this desirable behavior.”
So what’s a better way? One answer is to exit the game of “right and wrong” and enter a focus on what needs are present. Returning to our example above, when you see someone has lost weight and you want to give them a compliment, just pause and simply ask, “How are you doing?” See them and hear them. Appreciate them as a person of great value. There may be much more to their inner world than meets the eye.
Similarly, when you see someone’s success, appreciate the hard work they put into it. Ask with gentle curiosity, “How’s it been for you?” Listening with full attention can be a rare gift in today’s world. See if you can understand them from the bigger frame of what they’ve experienced, how they’re feeling, and what they’re needing now.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 2?A.It’s parents duty to care for their children. |
B.A strong expression of praise should be prevented. |
C.Well-intended praise can result in unwanted results. |
D.Praise from parents encourages kids to work harder. |
A.It is not favored. | B.It makes people proud. |
C.It underestimates human value. | D.It fails to cheer people up. |
A.It’s so kind of you to help me with my work! |
B.I appreciate your great efforts to get there! |
C.You always perform best among us! |
D.You look young for your age! |
A.Doubtful. | B.Unclear. | C.Indifferent. | D.Approving. |
8 . New York—like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington—sits underneath the “Atlantic Flyway”, an ancient migration (迁徙) route travelled by millions of birds, every spring and autumn. Up to a quarter of a million of them die crashing into windows in New York every year, according to New York City Audubon, the bird charity that organizes Project Flight Safe. Birds confuse reflections of sky or plants for the real thing and fly straight for them.
In 2021, however, new laws came into force in New York requiring all new buildings and restoration work to be made bird-friendly. It is the strictest such laws in America. The case of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre in west Manhattan is a good example. It used to be a top bird-killer, but after swapping its glasses for bird-friendly glass, strikes dropped by 90%. The centre has now fully embraced bird life. Its green roof is home to a breeding seagull group, and as of October 18th, 62 different species have been spotted there.
At night, artificial light draws birds into the city, where they are more likely to crash. Some studies suggest birds can fail to tell direction because artificial light prevents them from sensing the Earth’s magnetic (磁的) field effectively. Last year the city passed a law that requires all city owned and managed buildings to switch their lights off at night during birds’ migration seasons. The law will extend the requirement to privately owned commercial buildings next year. Though exceptions would be allowed for landmarks such as the Empire State and the Chrysler Building, the change would still transform the world’s most famous skyline.
Jessica Wilson of NYC Audubon says that would be a good thing for birds, energy consumption and people. New York is on track to become the most bird-friendly big city in America.
1. What is responsible for bird crashes in New York?A.Glass reflections. | B.The attraction of sunlight. |
C.New York’s unique climate. | D.Birds’ confused sense of balance. |
A.It has reduced birds’ death by 90%. |
B.It was painted green to attract birds. |
C.It was the first to put new laws into force. |
D.It has developed into a bird-friendly place. |
A.Birds’ talent for telling directions. |
B.Distinctive landmarks in New York. |
C.Results of applying bird-protection laws. |
D.Efforts to protect birds from crashing at night. |
A.Energy-consuming. | B.Promising. |
C.Eye-catching. | D.Annoying. |
9 . To apply for any course at our school you need to use UCAS’ online system. You can choose up to five courses. There’s no preference order and your chosen universities/colleges won’t see where else you’ve applied until after you reply to any offers you get. If you’re applying to medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science, you can only apply to a maximum of four courses in any one of these subjects.
You can only apply once in a cycle (周期). If you’ve applied in previous cycles and want to apply again, you’ll have to submit a new application.
★Personal statement
Your personal statement is a really important part of your application where you can express why you want to study your chosen course and why you’d make a difference to our school.
For advice and guidance on what to include, please see advice on the UCAS website about how to write a personal statement.
★Application fee
UCAS charges a flat fee of £27.50, however many courses you are applying for.
If you’re applying via your school or college, they will let you know whether and when you should pay them, so that they can pay UCAS on your behalf.
★Deadlines
18:00 on 16 October 2023 for medicine courses
18:00 on 31 January 2024 for all other courses
1. What should be noticed when using UCAS’ online system?A.Preference order. |
B.Privacy protection. |
C.A new application for each new cycle. |
D.Choosing no more than 4 courses. |
A.Discounts on flat fees. | B.Offline course instructions. |
C.Specially-made career planning. | D.Tips on personal statement writing. |
A.July15, 2024. | B.August 16, 2023. |
C.January 31, 2024. | D.October 18, 2023. |
10 . 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ada looked through the observation window at the kids below, all waiting in line to get into the pool. She turned to her mother with an angry expression on her face. “Mom, they’re all little kids! I’m 15 already! This is ridiculous, isn’t ?”
“I know, Ada,” replied her mother, “but you’re a beginner, too, and you have to start somewhere!”
Ada had never been to a swimming lesson in her life. Between schoolwork and helping on her grandfather’s farm, she hadn’t had time for lessons. The closest swimming pool Ada had been to was the inflatable (充气的) alligator pool her mother bought her when she was five. Now that Ada was older, her mother had found a new job in the city, and Ada faced a new challenge — school field trips to the local pool.
The first day that Ada went with her class to the pool, she had no idea what she was in for. What could be so difficult about swimming? Ada confidently slipped(溜) into the water and held onto the side of the pool, expecting to be able to touch the bottom with her feet. But when Ada let go of the side of the pool, she slipped under the water—the whole pool was one big deep end! Ada threw her arm toward the side of the pool and grabbed (抓住) the ledge (池壁), out of breath. “I really can’t swim! Everyone’s going to laugh at me!” she thought to herself in a panic.
On the next field trip to the pool, Ada sat on the side of a bench, frozen with fear. She huddled (蜷缩) with a towel over her shoulders, too embarrassed to try again. When she came home, her mother noticed right away that Ada was upset. “Honey, I want you to take Bella’s swimming lessons at the local pool. Soon you’ll learn how to swim just like everyone else,” she convinced Ada, showing photos of Bella with her prize-winning students. Ada felt doubtful whether the lessons would help, but she had to overcome her fear.
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Then came the time for Ada to take her first lesson.
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Soon Bella came over to where Ada sat and introduced herself.
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