1 . At the time of writing this, more than 600 people have gone to space. The first person to do it was the Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin, in 1961. Most of the people that have achieved the dream of flying to outer space have been astronauts that form part of space agencies such as NASA although a few have gone as part of space tourism trips.
But space exploration can be a risky profession. We have all heard about unfortunate accidents like that of the Apollo 1 training crew or the Space Shuttle Challenger. To date, there have been 188 accidents related to space flights. Fortunately, the number of accidents has greatly been reduced since the 1980s as space agencies have gotten better at conducting safety protocols (协议).
With all those incidents, it is natural to wonder if at some point any astronauts have been lost in space. Are there any dead bodies in space? The short answer is no. There are no dead bodies in space. Most of the spaceflight-related accidents have happened on land or before reaching the line that we consider space. This limit is called the Kármán line and is 100 kilometres (62 miles) above sea level.
There have been a few cases of spacecraft that have been “lost in space”. For example, the Apollo 10 released the descent (下降) module while they were orbiting the Moon. The module did not have any astronauts inside and was “lost” although it was released in such a way that it would go into orbit around the Sun. The module was located in 2019 using a telescope. As for other types of accidents, there have been, cases of satellites that have collided (碰撞) or been hit by something. But those are unmanned and they usually fall into Earth and are disintegrated from the heat as they enter the atmosphere.
In short, there are no human bodies lost in space. Most spaceflight-related accidents that involved people have happened while still on Earth.
1. What can we learn from the text?| A．Yuri Gagarin was a pioneer in space trips. |
| B．Most people flew to space mainly for travel. |
| C．Human exploration for space began in the 1980s. |
| D．About 30% astronauts suffered from space accidents. |
| A．More advanced technology. | B．Stronger safety measures. |
| C．Stricter limits to space flights. | D．More financial support. |
| A．To prove space exploration is becoming risky. |
| B．To add some background information for space. |
| C．To further explain no astronauts died in space. |
| D．To introduce more space flight-related accidents. |
| A．Space Celebrities | B．Popular Science |
| C．Space Safety | D．Advanced Science |
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Museum Fever
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Jackson Merle was exhausted. He was in need of money because his wife was in hospital. He had been knocking on door after door, looking for work, but no one would even listen to what he had to say. No one wanted to talk to an old man. He stood in front of the biggest house on the block. This was his last chance for the day. Every homeowner on the street had run Jackson off, without even listening to his proposal, and maybe this one would be different? Jackson rang the doorbell. Within minutes a pretty young woman opened the door.
“Good morning,” she said cheerfully, “What can I do for you?” Jackson was heartened by her sunny smile and friendly attitude. “Good morning, miss,” he said, “I’m a handyman, and I’m here to offer you and your family my services.” “What kind of work do you do?” she asked.
“I do anything you might need, miss,” Jackson said, “I do some woodwork, painting, cabinet making; I fix small appliances, some gardening, anything you need and my rates are very reasonable.” “Come on in,” the woman smiled, “I have a table with a wobbly (摇摆的) leg that needs fixing, and maybe you can paint my guest room?” Jackson couldn’t believe his ears. He walked into the woman’s beautiful house, toolbox in hand.
First, he fixed the table, while the woman—who introduced herself as Ruth—sat watching him work and chatting to him. Then he looked at the guest room. Ruth gave him money to buy paint so he could fix it up the next day. She also paid him twice what he’d asked for the table. “But, miss,” Jackson protested, “You’ve given me too much money!” “No, I haven’t, Jackson.” Ruth told him firmly, “My daddy always told me to pay a fair price for a job well done, and that’s what I’m doing!”
Over the next few weeks, Ruth’s neighbor Jolene was surprised to see the elderly man coming in and out of Ruth’s house with his toolbox in hand. Everything in Ruth’s home looking perfect, Jolene didn’t see why she needed a handyman five days a week.
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Ruth smiled and explained she was actually helping Jackson.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . My biggest challenge in the past year, when I moved into an apartment near Basel, Switzerland, took the form of a massive Bernese Mountain Dog. He
I’d admired the beautiful Bernese
As this
Finally, one day, Rocky presented his massive
| A．cared | B．found | C．accompanied | D．realized |
| A．method | B．footpath | C．mood | D．feeling |
| A．bare | B．precious | C．frequent | D．permanent |
| A．bodyguard | B．soldier | C．hero | D．statue |
| A．approaching | B．warning | C．hesitating | D．waiting |
| A．commitment | B．admission | C．replacement | D．permission |
| A．ask | B．offer | C．recommend | D．award |
| A．suddenly | B．likely | C．fully | D．differently |
| A．respect | B．relief | C．caution | D．patience |
| A．put | B．centered | C．depended | D．went |
| A．typed | B．consulted | C．agreed | D．pronounced |
| A．welcoming | B．striking | C．inviting | D．interesting |
| A．broke into | B．lengthened into | C．concentrated on | D．ranged from |
| A．unfriendly | B．nonnative | C．similar | D．familiar |
| A．head | B．tail | C．hand | D．ear |
“Jianbing” stands are common in every Chinese city. At around five in the morning, the vendors (小商贩) appear with everything
Although these “jianbing” stalls might be temporary, this is no grab-and-go street breakfast. For “jianbing”, there is always
If “jianbing”were that easy to make, it would have taken the world by storm long before now. Part of the challenge in copying the dish is that the batter (面糊) and fillings
6 . We grow up with a mixed message: making mistakes is a necessary learning tool, but we should avoid them. And that’s a real shame. Because when we tell kids that learning is all about the results, we teach them that mistakes are something to be feared and avoided. We stifle (压制) their interest in experimenting because experimenting means you’re going to make a mess and fail. And that’s too big a risk.
Here’s a fascinating experiment that shows how children absorb what we say about effort vs. results. One of professor Carol Dweck’s experiments asked 400 5th graders in New York City schools to take an easy short test, on which almost all performed well. Half the children were praised for “being really smart”. The other half were complimented for “having worked really hard”. Then the students were asked to take a second test and given the option of either choosing one that was pretty simple and that they would do well on, or one that was more challenging, but on which they might make mistakes. Of those students praised for effort, 90 percent chose the harder test. Of those praised for being smart, the majority chose the easy test. Professor Dweck told me: “One thing I’ve learned is that kids are exquisitely (敏锐地) familiar to the real message, and the real message is ‘Be smart’. It’s not ‘We love it when you struggle or when you learn and make mistakes.’”
One way we can fix this is by understanding the concepts of “fixed mindsets” and “growth mindsets”. Those with fixed mindsets believe either we’re good at something — whether it’s math or music or baseball — or we’re not. When we have this fixed mindset, mistakes serve no purpose but to highlight failure. Those with growth mindsets are much more likely to be able to accept mistakes because they know that they’re part of learning. And it’s been shown that when students are taught about growth mindsets, their motivation to learn improves.
1. Why do children often avoid experimenting?| A．They consider the process time-consuming. |
| B．They prefer easy tasks over challenging ones. |
| C．They are not interested in hands-on activities. |
| D．They are afraid of making mistakes and failing. |
| A．Praise promotes children’s self-confidence. |
| B．Keep children away from struggle and mistakes. |
| C．Praise children for their devotion instead of their talent. |
| D．Parents should give their children timely encouragement. |
| A．A guidebook to parenting. |
| B．A report on the art of praise. |
| C．An introduction to a psychology book. |
| D．A review of modern teaching. |
| A．Is Making Mistakes a Challenging Process? |
| B．Is Making Mistakes a Bad Thing Among Kids? |
| C．Should Kids Be Praised for Efforts or Results? |
| D．Should Kids Have Fixed Mindsets or Growth Mindsets? |
| A．Lend out his book. | B．Buy a new book. | C．Read the newspaper. |
8 . There is so much great family-friendly art to experience, and you are sure to find a new show or exhibition or festival that you won’t want to miss.
Moisture Festival
With roots in 19th-century English music halls, Moisture Festival’s programs present acts showcasing comedy and live music. Shows are designed to be family-friendly. Shows beginning at 7:30 pm are suitable for all ages. To get the full experience, families can attend a tea party in Broadway Performance Hall.
$45 for adults, $32 for children.
Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle
The Jungle Book
With one-hour runtime, this International Ballet Theatre production is a perfect introduction for younger children to the art form of ballet. Based on the book by Kipling and filled with animal characters created by other kids, “The Jungle Book” is specifically designed to inspire children to see the beauty in dance without adopting any outdated ideas.
$45 per person, $33 for children younger than 12.
Meydenbauer Theatre, Bellevue
Harold and Purple Crayon
The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (PNB) premiere (首演) of this an-hour-long, narrated production features PNB School students. It is the perfect introduction to ballet for the very young, as Harold draws and dances through a landscape full of wonder and energy. Although the performance is for kids, parents will enjoy the music of Andrew Bird and the dance of Robyn Mineko Williams.
$15-$67.
McCaw Hall, Seattle
Seattle International Dance Festival
The Seattle International Dance Festival Winter Mini Festival presents two weekends of contemporary dance performances, with different works each weekend. Hosted by the local Khambatta Dance Company, the festival will also feature new works from Newport Contemporary Ballet of Rhode Island and Olympia Ballet Theatre. It’s a program so eclectic (兼收并蓄的) that everyone will find something to love.
$25 single tickets, $18 for students.
Erickson Theater, Seattle
1. Which festival presents live music?| A．Moisture Festival. | B．The Jungle Book. |
| C．Harold and Purple Crayon. | D．Seattle International Dance Festival. |
| A．Being about famous books. |
| B．Showing the most original ideas. |
| C．Lasting the same duration of time. |
| D．Allowing visitors to perform ballet. |
| A．It is mainly fit for young people. | B．Its contents are rather humorous. |
| C．It teaches people to learn ballet. | D．It will present some latest works. |
1. Who is the man?
| A．A host. | B．A farmer. | C．A businessman. |
| A．To save money. |
| B．To avoid wasting food. |
| C．To bring people together. |
| A．In a supermarket. | B．In a backyard. | C．By the roadside. |
| A．Jam. | B．Dried fruit. | C．Fresh vegetables. |
| A．Celebrating Thanksgiving. |
| B．Going shopping. |
| C．Seeing a doctor. |
