Ben was worried these days. His father Michael was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease.
Michael was once proud of his good memory. He would keep a note, a list of daily activities, in his pocket as a reminder in case he forgot something. Also, he would prepare Ben a similar note. The family would like to call it “the magic note”.
Michael loved his family. No matter how busy he was, he never failed to show himself at the school gate every day. He made it a duty to pick up Ben at 4: 30 p. m. in the kindergarten. When Ben grew into a big boy, he would still do his duty, but in a different way. He would wander about the school area at round 4:00 p.m., keep an eye on the school gate, and check his watch a thousand times before greeting Ben in a natural, yet awkward way.
“Hi, Ben.”
“Hi, Dad. What are you doing right here?”
“Well. I was just passing by. Well. You see. I grabbed some fruit for meal tonight.”
“Really?”
“Sure thing. Let’s go home. How is it today?”
Whenever Ben recalled these sweet moments, a wave of warmth swept through him.
However, Michacl’s condition was becoming worse recently. This week, he lost his way in the neighborhood once more. Ben attempted to keep him home in case he got lost again. “Are you joking? Me? AD? I know where I am and who you are.” Michael argued, “You are always the tenth to come out when the school day finished. You see. I remember everything about you, your voice and look!” Ben had no other choice but to put a note with the address and a phone number into his pocket.
This afternoon, when Michael was at home alone, he decided to get some fresh air outside. Though he kept telling himself not to go too far, he lost his way and ended up at a crossroads. “Where am I?” he whispered. He kept moving forward and found himself at a school gate, the gate of Ben’s primary school. Looking at his watch, he realized it was about 4:30 p.m. “Right! Ben is waiting for me!” he almost shouted.
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There went the bell and children kept walking out of the school gate.
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“Not my Ben,” he sighed, putting his hand into his pocket habitually.
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Zara Rutherford is the youngest female pilot to fly alone around the world. At the beginning of this year, she left the world
Mack Rutherford, is only 16, but already
Mack has just taken off from Sofia, Bulgaria, and before his
Currently, the world record for the youngest male pilot
If you asked my friends whether they’d call me shy, they’d laugh their heads off. But with
One day, my karate (空手道) friend Wyatt invited me to his birthday party. I
That day, I entered his house but didn’t
Later, a girl came over and stood next to me.
“This is the most awkward
“Same!” I responded. “I’m the only one from karate class.”
Right then, Wyatt called for
The group games were fun and funny. We were all
Dear Shy, after the party where I had tons of
Arizona
1.| A．strangers | B．friends | C．teachers | D．partners |
| A．listened | B．accepted | C．declined | D．hesitated |
| A．recognize | B．greet | C．accompany | D．follow |
| A．caring | B．invisible | C．unavailable | D．socialized |
| A．focus | B．relate | C．change | D．disappear |
| A．Hopefully | B．Merrily | C．Confidently | D．Eventually |
| A．cooled down | B．looked around | C．stood up | D．went over |
| A．birthday | B．group | C．party | D．invitation |
| A．admire | B．become | C．know | D．like |
| A．help | B．action | C．silence | D．attention |
| A．thinking | B．singing | C．laughing | D．shouting |
| A．shy | B．normal | C．polite | D．sensitive |
| A．stay | B．talk | C．leave | D．smile |
| A．improvement | B．reference | C．cooperation | D．contact |
| A．fun | B．luck | C．courage | D．relief |
4 . Have you ever realized in the middle of a dream that you’re dreaming? If this happens during a nightmare (噩梦), you can wake yourself up.
The key to lucid dreaming is realizing that you are in a dream. To do that, most people need some sort of signal, often called a “reality check”. One way of checking is to look at a digital clock or words on a page, look away, and then look back again.
A handful of high-tech devices and even some apps promise a shortcut to lucid dreams.
| A．Another way is to keep a dream journal. |
| B．Unfortunately, this doesn’t always work out. |
| C．Successful lucid dreams involve practice and effort. |
| D．These devices shine lights or sounds as reality checks. |
| E．During dreams, it shines colored lights or play soft music. |
| F．In a dream, words and numbers often shift or change completely. |
| G．If it happens during a normal dream, you can decide what to dream about next. |
5 . Do cliché (陈词滥调) work sayings have you rolling your eyes? You’re not alone. Almost half of Americans have a colleague difficult to work with—due to their communication habits.
A survey of 2,000 remote workers revealed these feelings might result from their co-workers’ use of workplace jargon (行话) they dislike, like “give it 100 percent,” “think outside the box,” and “team player” ranking in the top 10 most overused phrases. Two thirds of workers surveyed also think it’s displeasing. It’s found that even though respondents dislike when others use jargon, they catch themselves doing it too. Besides workplace jargon, the results found the level of formality can also have a huge impact. It turns out 70%of remote workers actually encourage others to use slang (俚语) and abbreviations (缩略语). That’s how respondents say they prefer to communicate, too.
“Informal messages have made work feel more flexible and help them work more efficiently and productively. There should be little doubt that informal communication has evolved to become a mainstay of positive, inclusive and efficient workplace culture,” says Ali Rayl, senior vice president of product at Slack. “Informal communication through modern cooperation platforms brings informative discussions between senior leadership and their employees and makes work more fun, allowing employees to express themselves and create a more welcoming work environment.”
The desire for informal communication has been especially true during the Covid-19. “In this new world of working where teams are distributed, it’s important to be thoughtful and intentional in how we choose to communicate with our co-workers of all backgrounds, locations and ages, to ensure they stay connected and engaged,” Rayl adds. “Most survey respondents hope to continue to use informal work messages instead of workplace jargon. Going forward, we all need to consider which communication styles may be more effective with various co-workers. Being mindful of how we communicate, you can help build a productive and connected workplace. This is why we have created tools to allow for various text-based communication.”
1. The underlined phrase “have you rolling your eyes” means “________”.| A．leave you reflecting | B．make you astonished |
| C．arouse your dislike | D．inspire your communication |
| A．Those who hate workplace jargon sometimes use it too. |
| B．Creative thinking and teamwork are not welcome nowadays. |
| C．Workers prefer formal communication to jargon at workplace. |
| D．Most workers welcome using slang and abbreviation after work. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Critical. | C．Conservative. | D．Favorable. |
| A．Communication styles affect productivity. |
| B．Informal communication counts in Covid-19. |
| C．Workers of diverse backgrounds cooperate best. |
| D．New tools need to be developed for communication. |
6 . You’re asleep on a Saturday morning when the sound of an alarm clock erupts from your device. You turn over to see the word SNOOZE projected in the air above your device. You reach out and touch the virtual button with your finger—a slight feeling on your fingertip—before falling back to sleep.
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan are working on a technology that could make this possible. Led by associate professor Yoichi Ochiai, the team creates shapes in the air using a laser(激光) that releases short pulses(脉冲) of light. The high-intensity light can break down air molecules(分子), which produces short-lived spots of light. The system polishes images by rapidly adjusting the central point of the laser in three dimensions.
A previous version of the technology used nano-second laser pulses, which have the unfortunate side effect of burning human skin. Ochiai’s system, named Fairy Lights, employs much shorter laser pulses that are much less dangerous despite having a high peak intensity, Ochiai says. The tiny hearts, stars and fairies that the system projects are not only safe to touch, but they are sensitive to contact. In one test, the system projects a checkbox that can be filled in with your finger. “It feels like sandpaper or a mild electric shock,” Ochiai says.
Ochiai also predicts large-scale emergency monitors that could be projected high over a city to warn residents about a natural disaster or direct them toward an escape route. While the initial images were not large, Ochiai says the flexibility of the system depends on the size and power of the equipment used. Large systems are currently expensive, he says, adding that technologies that draw images will likely become more achievable over the next 10 to 20 years as the multi-million-dollar price decreases.
1. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?| A．To describe a scene of sleep-in. | B．To promote a high-tech alarm clock. |
| C．To explain the function of a project. | D．To introduce the use of a new technology. |
| A．Images can be projected in the air. | B．Shapes can be released by pulses of light. |
| C．The system can be adjusted in three dimensions. | D．Air molecules can be broken down in a short time. |
| A．It projects images safe to touch. | B．It brings benefits to human skin. |
| C．It employs nano-second laser pulses. | D．It becomes sensitive to electric currents. |
| A．The technology will be put in use in a decade or two |
| B．The technology can accurately predict natural disasters |
| C．The system can inform people of a safer escape route. |
| D．The more flexible the system is, the larger the image will be |
7 . I went to the bus station for a long trip yesterday. Feeling very bored, I had nothing to do but wait on the bus as there was still about half an hour to go. But it gave my curious eyes enough time to look around. The bus station is a noisy and restless world, where people from all walks of life come and go. Looking around, I saw people saying goodbye to their families and peddlers (商贩) selling their bottled water. My sight finally rested on a girl who sat by the window on the bus next to mine and buried herself in a book.
The moment I caught sight of her, my heart just skipped a beat. And then, it beat so fast. All that just happened in the blink of an eye. We were about four meters away from each other and only blocked by the windows of our buses, but I could not have a clear view of her face from behind, only a view of her back. I thought that she was young for vigor of youth from her long hair.
She kept reading without a move, so I supposed what she was reading was so appealing that she did not move her sight a little except for turning over the pages. She paid attention neither to the crowd outside nor to the passing of time. It is actually rare to see a young woman concentrating on reading in such a noisy bus station and what she was reading doesn’t matter. It was really a touching picture since in this material world there are still people willing to sit quietly and read. Which one of us would like to find time to read since we have long been distant from books, the carrier of words?
The time finally came with a bell ringing. Maybe I could never see her again, but this beautiful encounter should last in my memory for the rest of my life.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?| A．The author enjoys waiting alone at the bus station. |
| B．The author and the girl were on two different buses. |
| C．The author was curious about passengers’ different jobs. |
| D．The author was attracted by the girl’s back at first sight. |
| A．Her reading habit was similar to the author’s. |
| B．She showed no interest in material possessions. |
| C．She didn’t feel bored when waiting for the bus to go. |
| D．Her absorption in a book was distinctive in the noisy world. |
| A．Knowledgeable and elegant. | B．Focused and devoted. |
| C．Helpful and kind. | D．Young and energetic. |
| A．A Magic Encounter | B．A Trip to Remember |
| C．A Book to Be Opened | D．A Beauty by the Window |
8 . Theater is a big part of what makes New York shine. This city is full of talent that even the youngest can appreciate, and at the best Broadway shows, everyone in your crew will be interested.
The Lion King There’s a reason Simba’s story continues to draw in crowds year after year: It’s an amazing production with amazing sets and a moving score. Seeing The Lion King live is something like a ceremony for New York kids. Unconvinced? Ask the 100 million+ audience members worldwide who’ve seen the performance. Ages 8 and up. |  |
Wicked Based on novelist Gregory Maguire’s 1995 adult variation on L.Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked shows what happened before the events in the children’s book. The musical addresses complex themes, such as standards of beauty and morality. While children five and up are permitted in the theater, little ones might be afraid of the flying monkeys. Ages 8 and up. |  |
Six On a concert stage, backed by an all-female band, the six wives of Tudor Dynasty Henry VIII air their complaints in the form of modern pop. The queens sing their heads off, and the audience loses its mind. Some of the stories are pretty dark, but the girl-power dance moves will make older kids excited. Ages 10 and up. |  |
Come from Away One of the more unlikely musicals on Broadway is an excellent choice for the family: Come from Away is the tense but humane(人道的) story of an airport in Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes and more than 6,000 passengers were forced to land on September 11, 2001. It raises big topics, but in such a way that invites thoughtful discussion. Ages 10 and up |  |
| A．The Lion King. | B．Wicked. | C．Six. | D．Come from Away. |
| A．It features female dancers and singers. | B．It leaves much room for deep thinking. |
| C．It includes standards of beauty and morality. | D．It stresses harmony between human and nature. |
| A．Musical talents. | B．Foreign visitors. |
| C．Parents and their children. | D．Teachers and their students. |
