1 . Istanbul & Faces
Titled “Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces”, the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghai’s sistership. The 42yearold photographer focuses on the distinctive (独特的) historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with welldefined portraits.
Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.
Knitted Works
The knitted (编织的) show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits (利益) going to charity when the exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece.
Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a.m.—9 p.m. Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.
Old Shanghai Teahouse
The newlyopened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have “scary fun”. Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.
Date: Daily, 11 a.m.—8 p.m. Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.
Musical Titanic
The Tony Awards winning musical “Titanic” is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.
Date: Till Jan. 22, 2 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Venue:SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.
1. Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkey’s history?A.B1 Jinxiu Fun. |
B.Mosaic Shanghai Mail. |
C.Shanghai Art Collection Museum. |
D.SAIC Shanghai Culture Square. |
A.People can have a talk with the creators. |
B.All the works can be sold when the show begins. |
C.They were made by people from different places. |
D.The show offers people chances to learn how to make one. |
A.Its opening time is the longest. |
B.It raises money for a special purpose. |
C.It allows interacting with performers. |
D.It offers a lifelike experience under water. |
2 . Most people above 16 years old have a strong wish that they should drive on the road by themselves. Thus, getting a license is an exciting time in their life. Ultimate Drivers is there to help your teen learn the rules of the road and get important driving experience.
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What You Need To Know
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What Extra Benefits Are
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1. How many times does the program offer in-class training?A.20. | B.12. | C.10. | D.8. |
A.Get the G 1 license. | B.Finish the classroom part. |
C.Sign up before April 5th. | D.Receive a student testimonial. |
A.A review. | B.An advertisement. |
C.A guide. | D.An encyclopedia. |
Yu Rong, a Chinese artist, thinks of a new way to introduce
Hua Mulan,
To better tell the story, Yu Rong takes inspiration from her several
4 . A team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy(浮标)that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets - a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn’t work well.
To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea - they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes(金鱼眼) to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.
To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.
1. What is the function of Paragraph 2?A.Introducing a new topic to discuss. |
B.Providing background information. |
C.Summarizing the previous paragraph. |
D.Pointing out the main idea of the text. |
A.To clearly observe seabirds’ eye contact. |
B.To ensure all the seabirds can see them. |
C.To effectively identify the right direction. |
D.To allow them to survive the strong wind. |
A.The new device still needs improving. |
B.Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds. |
C.The googly-eyed buoy proves effective. |
D.Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets. |
A.A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets. |
B.A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively. |
C.A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt. |
D.A group of researchers interested in seabirds. |
5 . Satya Nadella still remembers his interview question from many years ago. An interviewer asked, “If a baby falls and is crying, what will you do?” “I’ll call 911,” he said. Then, he was told to
Nadella says that although he did get the job, the
One of Nadella’s main tasks when he
To illustrate the point, imagine that you walk into work one day to find your colleagues
Even if you don’t
A.measure | B.develop | C.challenge | D.experience |
A.save | B.hug | C.pull | D.greet |
A.answer | B.practice | C.lesson | D.skill |
A.took over | B.gave up | C.took off | D.gave in |
A.simple | B.efficient | C.harmful | D.essential |
A.arguing | B.talking | C.thinking | D.complaining |
A.deal | B.case | C.news | D.plan |
A.collect | B.read | C.clear | D.voice |
A.annoyed | B.ashamed | C.surprised | D.scared |
A.improves | B.destroys | C.handles | D.builds |
A.In short | B.In general | C.In contrast | D.In consequence |
A.ringing | B.listening | C.burning | D.aching |
A.other than | B.more than | C.less than | D.rather than |
A.recognized | B.appreciated | C.understood | D.influenced |
A.inspired | B.reminded | C.ordered | D.persuaded |
6 . My name is Miranda Gibson. I have been at the top of a tree for five months now. Some people might wonder
I have walked through this forest many times. On December 12, 2011,
Life in the tree top can be
Living on the tree has been inspiring. I am willing to
A.why | B.when | C.how | D.where |
A.water | B.animals | C.machinery | D.tourists |
A.bear | B.help | C.keep | D.spare |
A.sold | B.stolen | C.protected | D.lost |
A.grew out | B.fell short | C.ran out | D.let go |
A.refreshing | B.risky | C.challenging | D.rewarding |
A.get up | B.get away | C.give in | D.give up |
A.change | B.look | C.search | D.touch |
A.confused | B.nervous | C.sorry | D.lonely |
A.Beyond | B.Without | C.Despite | D.Unlike |
A.height | B.experience | C.background | D.position |
A.return | B.stop | C.stay | D.hide |
A.but | B.though | C.because | D.so |
A.soon | B.long | C.near | D.bad |
A.moved | B.logged | C.burned | D.missed |
7 . Online courses offer people abundant opportunities to learn. Try some of the Harvard online courses about humanities.
The Path to Happiness
From Confucianism to Daoism, the philosophies developed over two thousand years ago are among the most powerful in human history. This course brings voices from the past into modern contexts to explore the path to a good life today.
Duration: June 16, 2021—June 14, 2022
Fees: Free of charge
Pace: Self-paced
Difficulty: Introductory
Introduction to the Ancient Greek World
This course is about ancient Greece with its unique places, ways of life and historical changes. We survey the most important social institutions and cultural traditions. We also study everyday features such as food and dress.
Duration: June 21—August 6, 2021
Fees: $3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Introductory
Biotechnology and the Human Good
Biotechnology offers exciting and promising prospects for healing the sick and relieving the suffering. In this course we consider possible functions beyond common treatments like making people look younger, perform better and become perfect.
Duration: June 21—August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
Superheroes and Power
What makes superheroes popular? How can they help us think about super powers? In this course, we explore those questions in Marvel and DC favorites (especially the X-Men) as well as independent comics novels.
Duration: June 22 —August 6, 2021
Fees: $ 3400
Pace: Instructor-led
Difficulty: Intermediate
1. Which course can you take if you are free in Oct. 2021?A.The Path to Happiness | B.Introduction to the Ancient Greek World |
C.Biotechnology and the Human Good | D.Superheroes and Power |
A.Powers of superheroes. | B.More uses of biotech. |
C.Ways to increase happiness. | D.Clinical practices of biotech. |
A.They are of the same level. | B.They are free of charge. |
C.They belong to the same subject. | D.They are instructor-led. |
Chinese weddings are as much about the happy couples as they are about their families. The weddings are
The Chinese wedding invitation is
While Chinese wedding traditions have modernized, the journey to pick up the bride
Another vital tradition, the Chinese tea ceremony (Jing Cha),
1.梦想中的职业;
2.选择此职业的原因;
3.如何为实现梦想努力。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
10 . The food people eat is often brought in from miles away and stored using traditional cooling systems before the products hit store shelves. Ice is the most common cooling method that is used. When ice melts, it’s not reusable. Luxin Wang, one of the project’s leaders, saw the massive amounts of unrecyclable ice being used to store the fish at a fishing processing plant and the cross-contamination (交叉污染) that meltwater could spread among products or down the drain (下水道). This inspired her to look for a sustainable solution. The team got to work and created what they refer to as “jelly ice cubes”.
The ice cube scan take on various shapes and sizes and withstand temperature and pressure changes. That means that the jelly ice cubes won’t melt in hotter temperatures but rather the technology will change colors to indicate that the ice cube needs to be re frozen. The cubes won’t lose their form either. The novelty cubes can be used for 13 hours of storage and can easily be rinsed with bleach (漂白剂), and frozen again for reuse.
The research team knows that using these has huge potential to reduce water waste and food waste across the food supply chain. Food contamination is one of the biggest factors in food waste and can happen at any stage. Once ice turns to water, it can pick up bacteria and subsequently spread it between neighboring produce. However, if the jelly ice cubes are used, they can offer a reusable solution to conserve water and have a big impact on reducing food waste. These solid cubes can prevent cross-contamination that comes from melted ice.
Already mitigating (减轻) two major threats facing food production, the team plans to take their research one step further and use agricultural waste and by products as the cooling agents in their future ice cube designs. And these new innovative jelly ice cubes appear to be real winners in helping create greener food industry.
1. What motivated Wang to create the jelly ice cubes?A.Dealing with food waste at a fishing processing plant. |
B.Transporting products with ice cube smelting halfway. |
C.Seeing problems of storing the fish in a traditional way. |
D.Receiving boxes with many unrecyclable ice cubes inside. |
A.Resist. | B.Measure. | C.Reduce. | D.Sense. |
A.The cause of food contamination. |
B.The advantages of the jelly ice cubes. |
C.The process of manufacturing new ice cubes. |
D.The methods of keeping food clean and fresh. |
A.The jelly ice cubes will reach food producers soon. |
B.The new ice cubes could promote the marketing of green food. |
C.Researchers have discovered effective ways to ensure food safety. |
D.Researchers will make the production of ice cubes more eco-friendly. |