1 . People who seem to have all the luck are not usually blessed by a large amount of good fortune. They simply have a healthy attitude, which enables them to make the most of situations. Here are some tips for creating your own luck.
.Be Grateful for What You Have
Some people are already lucky, and they just don’t know it.
.See the Good In the Past
People sometimes complain about their past for holding them back. They blame their parents or their schooling for not setting them up for success. But having a difficult life develops strengths and qualities you might never have got if you hadn’t been through those tough situations.
.Be Generous
If you want people to give you opportunities, you have to consider what you can do for others.
.Be Open to New Things
Luck doesn’t just happen upon us. It comes to us when we are open.
.Take Action
A.You cannot expect to receive if you never give. |
B.So be grateful for the good that came from your past. |
C.Many people spend time thinking about what they don’t have. |
D.You’ll never have good luck if you sit there waiting for it to come. |
E.Trying something new is a great way of getting more opportunities. |
F.But often success comes from great determination rather than good luck. |
G.Look at how lucky you already are instead of focusing on what you lack. |
2 . Experts using a high-tech laser scanner (激光扫描仪) have discovered thousands of ancient Maya buildings hidden under the thick forests of northern Guatemala, officials said Thursday. Some 60, 000 buildings were found over the past two years in a scan of an area in the northern department of El Peten between Mexico and Belize, said Marcello Canuto, one of the projects’ lead researchers.
These findings are a “breakthrough in Maya archeology(考古),” Canuto said.
The new discoveries in this Central American country include city centers with sidewalks, homes, wide steps, farming facilities and so on, said Canuto, an archaeologist at Tulane University in the United States.
Among the finds was a 30-meter high pyramid (金字塔) that had been earlier recognized as a natural hill in Tikal. Also discovered in Tikal: a series of holes and a 14 kilometer-long wall.
The Maya development reached its height in what is present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of Belize, El Salvador and Honduras between 250 and 950 CE. Researchers now believe that the Maya had a population of 10 million, which is “much higher” than previous judgment, Canuto said.
The project depended on a remote (远程的) sensing method known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). Aircraft with a LiDAR scanner produced 3D maps of the surface by using light in the form of laser linked to a GPS system.
The technology helped researchers discover sites much faster than using traditional archeological methods. “Now it is no longer necessary to cut through the jungle to see what’s under it,” said Canuto.
Details of the research will appear in a documentary to air on February 11 on the National Geographic TV channel, said Minister of Culture and Sports Jose Luis Chea.
1. What did Canuto think of the new discoveries in the past two years?A.Leading. | B.Frightening. | C.Annoying. | D.Puzzling. |
A.It saves time in discovering site. |
B.It is more convenient for researchers to work in forest. |
C.Explorers have to go deep into the jungle to research. |
D.Research can be done at a distance. |
A.that lay in Africa | B.that was less developed |
C.whose pyramid was made of a hill | D.with a surprisingly large population |
A.To inform readers of the new discoveries about Maya. |
B.To introduce a new method used to discover Maya buildings. |
C.To show Maya development was of great influence. |
D.To tell us a new documentary will be launched on TV in Feb. |
3 . Yangzhou paper cutting, with a history of 2,000 years, can be dated back to the Sui Dynasty, making Yangzhou one of the places where paper cutting first became popular.
In the Sui Dynasty, the people of Yangzhou would cut colourful paper or silk and satin (缎子) to celebrate festivals. It is said that Emperor Yang came to Yangzhou three times. In winter, the flowers and trees in the garden became dry and weak. The emperor ordered the gril servants to cut fine silk and satin into flowers and leaves and use them to decorate the trees and lakes. Since then, “colorful cutting” has become a popular art in Yangzhou.
In the Tang Dynasty, the paper cutting industry was highly developed and a large amount of high-quality paper was made as presents to the Court (宫廷).
In the Qing Dynasty, because of the economic development, the people of Yangzhou became interested in wearing fine clothing, especially embroidered (刺绣的) clothing. The embroidered designs were based on paper-cuts, the most well-know of them was from Bao Jun, a paper cutting master. He won a high reputation (名声) as Magic Scissors for his wonderful cutting skills.
After the People’s Republic of China was started, the Chinese government accepted the importance of paper cutting like many other arts and skills. In 2007, China Paper-cuts Museum opened to the public in the back garden of the Wang’s Residence (住所), Yangzhou, greatly helping the development of Yangzhou paper cutting.
1. When did “colourful cutting” become a popular art in Yangzhou?A.In the Sui Dynasty. | B.In the Tang Dynasty. |
C.In the Ming Dynasty. | D.In the Qing Dynasty. |
A.种植 | B.装饰 | C.浇水 | D.砍伐 |
A.In 2007. | B.In 2008. | C.In 2009. | D.In 2010. |
A.How to make paper cutting. |
B.The way to cut paper. |
C.The importance of Yangzhou paper cutting. |
D.The history and development of Yangzhou paper cutting. |
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I’m writing to tell you our plan to visit Mount Huangshan. I’d be very happy to accompany you to go here. Mount Huangshan, locating in southern Anhui Province, famous for its fantastic scenery. Mount Huangshan has more famous scenic attractions than many another mountains in China. It is wide known for the beautifully-shaped pine tree, clouds and rocks. The hot springs, that come out from deep underground, are suitable to bathe in and even to drink. As it was often cloudy and rainy on the mountain, it would be better to bring a raincoat and wear the suitable pair of shoes. Let’s meet at 7:40 at the school gate on this Saturday morning. Looking forward to seeing you.
Yuan Longping (1930-2021) was a pioneer for all people.
Dr Yuan graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. As a young man, he saw the great need for increasing the rice output. At that time, hunger was a
Dr Yuan was quite satisfied with his life. However, he didn’t care about being famous. Long ago, Dr Yuan had a dream about rice plants with the
The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces(梯田), in southern Yunnan, China, cover a huge 16, 603-hectare area. The terraces,
In 2003, the terraced fields were
The landscape changes through the year. In April the terraces are all green as rice starts to grow; in later parts of the year it is yellowish brown as the rice ripens. In February, the terraces become bare earth, with the water reflecting(反射)the sky.
7 . When asked to point out one or two things that are the most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.
A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you'll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want, an end to the relationship.
The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don't let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong — even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: consider the friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培养).
1. What would be the best title for the text?A.Easy Ways to Make Friends | B.Ups and Downs is Friendship |
C.How to Mend a Troubled Friendship | D.How to Take the Lead in Making Friends |
A.who has been mistaken for another |
B.who has been blamed unfairly |
C.who has treated friends badly |
D.who has admitted his mistakes |
A.Stick to our own point of view. |
B.Avoid making mistakes. |
C.Make an apology first. |
D.Change our lifestyles. |
A.voices had come | B.voices would come | C.came voices | D.did voices come |
10 . In March,another lung infection attacked me.However,I was
My work was more dangerous than my lung infection.My customers tended to be rude.The majority of my co-workers loved gossip and
So,when my lung infection calmed down,I
The pay at the circus was
A.upset | B.thrilled | C.heartbroken | D.hopeless |
A.stories | B.jokes | C.tricks | D.plays |
A.By | B.At | C.During | D.For |
A.home | B.clinic | C.hospital | D.workplace |
A.sick | B.warm | C.full | D.empty |
A.talk | B.battle | C.sleep | D.discussion |
A.refused | B.promised | C.decided | D.managed |
A.hardly | B.completely | C.nearly | D.seldom |
A.lifted | B.handed | C.canceled | D.submitted |
A.organized | B.missed | C.scored | D.arranged |
A.higher | B.lower | C.more | D.fewer |
A.demanding | B.painful | C.attractive | D.special |
A.mean | B.diligent | C.respectable | D.devoted |
A.hung out | B.checked out | C.clocked out | D.gave out |
A.overjoyed | B.satisfied. | C.ashamed | D.tense |
A.unwilling | B.free | C.desperate | D.eager |
A.depend on | B.look after | C.turn against | D.deal with |
A.remind | B.notice | C.recall | D.think |
A.made fun of | B.found fault with | C.looked out for | D.put up with |
A.different | B.complex | C.last | D.right |