1. Where will the majority of the photos be displayed?
| A．In a gallery. | B．In a mall. | C．In a café. |
| A．5 hours. | B．8 hours. | C．9 hours. |
| A．To develop the poor countries’ economy. |
| B．To teach local kids arts. |
| C．To help disabled children. |
1. Who works with cars?
| A．Phil. | B．Chris. | C．The man. |
| A．Two bedrooms. |
| B．A bathroom with a shower. |
| C．Two bathrooms and a kitchen. |
| A．The north. | B．The west. | C．The east. |
1. Where was the woman when the accident happened?
| A．At a bus stop. | B．At a restaurant. | C．At a store. |
| A．Around 1:00 p.m. | B．Around 1:10 p.m. | C．Around 1:15 p.m. |
| A．It moved fast. |
| B．It crashed into a walker. |
| C．It was brought to a sudden stop. |
| A．A doctor. | B．A reporter. | C．A policeman. |
4 . Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence (EI), do better at school than their less-skilled classmates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
“It’s not enough to be smart and hardworking. Students must also be able to understand and manage their emotions to succeed at school,” said Carolyn MacCann, lead author of the study. MacCann and her colleagues analyzed data from more than 160 studies, representing more than 42,000 students from 27 countries, published between 1998 and 2019. The students ranged in age from primary school to college. The researchers found that students with higher EI tended to get higher grades and better achievement test scores than those with lower EI scores. This finding held true even when controlling for intelligence and personality factors. What was most surprising to the researchers was the association held despite different ages.
As for why EI can affect academic performance, MacCann believes a number of factors may come into play. “Students with higher EI may be better able to manage negative emotions, such as anxiety, boredom and disappointment, which can negatively affect academic performance,” she said. “Also, these students may be better able to manage the social world around them, forming better relationships with teachers, classmates and family, all of which are important to academic success.” Finally, the skills required for EI, such as understanding human motivation and emotion, may overlap with (与……重叠) the skills required to master certain subjects, such as history and language, giving students an advantage in those subject areas, according to MacCann.
However, MacCann cautions against widespread testing of students to identify and target those with low EI as it may stigmatize (给……打上烙印) those students. Instead, she recommends interventions that involve the whole school, including additional teacher training and a focus on teacher well-being and emotional skills. “Programs that integrate emotional skill development into the existing curriculum would be beneficial, as research suggests that training works better when run by teachers rather than external specialists,” she said. “Increasing skills for everyone — not just those with low EI—would benefit everyone.”
1. What surprised the researchers most during MacCann’s study?| A．Intelligence mattered more than EI for academic success. |
| B．EI had an effect on learning for students of all ages. |
| C．College students benefited more from EI than pupils. |
| D．Personality affected academic performance greatly. |
| A．High-EI students hardly experience negative emotions. |
| B．High-EI students seldom develop social relationships. |
| C．High-EI students tend to easily focus on their study. |
| D．High-EI students have helpful skills for certain subjects. |
| A．Equipping teachers with emotional skills. |
| B．Designing tests to identify students with low EI. |
| C．Developing special programs for students with low EI. |
| D．Employing emotional specialists to give training to students. |
| A．Should EI be taught in school? |
| B．How can students develop high EI? |
| C．Students with high EI do better in school |
| D．Good students do better in managing emotions |
1. What does the man say about the computer store?
| A．Crowded. | B．Expensive. | C．Large. |
| A．He hit a tree. | B．He lost his video game. | C．He played a joke on his friends. |
| A．They waited for the man. | B．They left the man alone. | C．They sent the man texts. |
1. What does the speaker think of living in London?
| A．Stressful. | B．Convenient | C．Boring. |
| A．By underground. | B．By car. | C．By bus. |
| A．The high house rent. | B．The heavy traffic. | C．The noise pollution. |
| A．To explain why London is so crowded. |
| B．To prove London is attractive to poets. |
| C．To show London is great to live. |
7 . It was time to go back to school. I was excited to see friends I hadn’t seen in a really long time, but, to be honest, I was also nervous about all the new staff. That was why I
My plan was to wake up early, put on my carefully
I have to say, everything went according to plan —
My new teacher. Mr. Jax who seemed very strict and serious, asked each of us to tell a quick story about our
My heart pounded. This was
To my surprise, Mr. Jax comforted softly. “ The first day of school can be
| A．thought | B．predicted | C．ensured | D．questioned |
| A．informed | B．prepared | C．defined | D．received |
| A．laid-out | B．clear-cut | C．dried-up | D．newly-built |
| A．energetic | B．excited | C．collected | D．creative |
| A．unless | B．as | C．when | D．until |
| A．dreams | B．plans | C．learning methods | D．summer holidays |
| A．parents | B．friends | C．dictionaries | D．toys |
| A．deafening | B．distant | C．familiar | D．different |
| A．feathers | B．wool | C．nest | D．bedding |
| A．unwrapped | B．unfolded | C．unzipped | D．unbarred |
| A．slid | B．broke | C．turned | D．knocked |
| A．hardly | B．definitely | C．eventually | D．desperately |
| A．helping out | B．breaking down | C．coming around | D．going on |
| A．ridiculous | B．mysterious | C．challenging | D．informative |
| A．planned | B．embraced | C．conducted | D．discussed |
8 . “Please, no flash photography.”
Polite requests like this can be found in museums all over the world, but they generally fail to persuade people out of taking photos of whatever they feel like. The same goes for concerts, movie theaters and other places where people routinely ignore filming restrictions. A new patent from Apple may help discourage that rebellious behavior-on phones at least.
The patent, awarded to Apple today, outlines a system which would allow venues to use an infrared emitter (红外线发射器) to remotely disable the camera function on smartphones. According to the patent, infrared rays could be picked up by the camera, and interpreted by the smartphone as a command to block the user from taking any photos or videos of whatever they’re seeing.
Many musicians and performers have banned cellphones from their shows, either because they want their audiences to actually pay attention to them, or because they don’t want the free footage (片段镜头) going viral around the web. Despite this, unauthorized (未授权的) images still manage to make their way into the public eye. The last concert of American singer Prince before he passed away was supposed to be cellphone-free —it apparently wasn’t. If Apple’s patent is introduced into iPhone software, and venues put infrared emitters around their stage, leaks like this could potentially stop happening.
But the patent also raises questions about the sort of power that this technology would be handing over to people with more immoral intentions.
Right now, there’s no guarantee that Apple intends to put this technology into any of its software —Apple doesn’t act on many of the thousands of patents it files each year —and the company wasn’t immediately available to comment on its plans for the patent.
Given the company’s rigid support of personal privacy when it comes to police requests to break into users’ devices, it’s possible that Apple just patented the technology so that no one else will use it. But who knows, if it does intend to introduce this feature to future operating systems, sales of alternative shooting devices like camcorders, or even GoPros, could get a much-needed boost, as people try to avoid having to use the prohibitive software.
1. How can Apple’s patented system prevent smartphone users from taking photos or videos at specific venues?| A．By giving out a sound wave that disables smartphone cameras. |
| B．By picking up infrared rays emitted by the cameras when they are filming. |
| C．By using infrared rays that can remotely block camera usage on smartphones. |
| D．By automatically deleting photos or videos if they are taken without permission. |
| A．To make the performers more focused on the show. |
| B．To avoid the unauthorized footage being freely shared and spread online. |
| C．To prevent the performers’ images from coming to widespread public attention. |
| D．To protect the audience from people with immoral intentions. |
| A．Unintended damage. | B．Unauthorized release. |
| C．Unexpected death. | D．Undesired freedom. |
| A．Apple has planned to apply this patent to future operating systems. |
| B．All the patents Apple files each year are meant to be put into its software. |
| C．Apple may agree to put this technology into its software due to police requests. |
| D．People may turn to other shooting devices if Apple introduces the prohibitive software. |
Recently, The Paris Review’s “Interview” section has unveiled an exclusive dialogue featuring the exceptional writer Yu Hua, the first Chinese writer in this distinguished segment of the publication.
Yu Hua’s interview was featured in the 261st issue
Michael’s
Michael revealed this interview took place earlier this year via Zoom, stating, “I saw glimpses of the same quick humor, biting sarcasm (讽刺), and honesty as before.”
At the end of the interview, Yu responded he often travelled abroad,
10 . Think of a city you know, and try to picture it five years from now. Will its streets be full of electric cars. some of them self-driving? If so, then the current problem facing electric vehicles (EVs) will be a minor problem. However, US sales have slowed well below the government’s target, EVs’ share of the British market has stopped growing and only 1. 2 percent of European passenger cars in 2022 were battery-powered. My bet is that, in cities at least, the c-car won’t gain the upper hand in the years to come.
EVs emit more carbon over their life cycle than any form of urban transport except petrol cars. They are still worthwhile for people in suburbs, who drive long distances every day and who will earn back the emissions and the financial expenses by never buying gas again.
EVs face many other obstacles. Cities are claiming back space from cars. Paris, where I live, is having a vote on February 4 on a special parking tax for heavier SUVs. In a few years, mayors might start handling self-driving cars. These are so convenient that if they ever became affordable for the mass market. almost everyone would buy one, and they would clog up (阻塞) cities.
Then there’s the problem of charging EVs. Suburbanites with home garages can install chargers, but the lack of public chargers on city streets hasn’t become a major issue yet only because so few people own EVs. Even if you find an urban charger that works, charging can take hours.
Crucially, most of the world’s EVs with high quality are made in China, so there won’t be an aggressive western lobby (游说团) casing their way. On the contrary, governments may well raise taxes to block them rather than let China outperform yet another western industry.
For a city-resident getting rid of a petrol car, the calculation then becomes: instead of an EV, can I buy a much cheaper, health-giving e-bike that I can charge in my flat, and supplement that with the odd taxi ride? That is the trend. Looking back in five years, we may conclude that electric cars were made for American suburbia and for almost nowhere else.
1. Paris is having a vote on a special parking tax. in order to ________.| A．increase taxes | B．spare some space |
| C．expand urban areas | D．reduce traffic jams |
| A．Because the governments needed to protect their domestic industries. A. Because the governments needed to protect their domestic industries. |
| B．Because EVs made in China didn’t reach the standard required. |
| C．Because the western lobby promoted EVs made in China. |
| D．Because China was desperate to export its goods. |
| A．EVs are eco-friendly. | B．EVs are costly for average people. |
| C．EVs will be in huge demand. | D．EV chargers are readily available. |
| A．EVs are not the future. | B．EVs are being replaced. |
| C．EVs affect the environment. | D．EVs have alarming problems. |
