1 . If you need courage when facing a challenge, learn from Jessica Cox. Born in February 1983 in Sierra Vista, Arizona, Jessica Cox
Cox remembers boarding the bus on the first day of 8th grade with a
After college, Cox was
Cox conquered her greatest fear-flying-and in 2011 became the world’s first armless pilot. She uses her feet to fly the plane!
| A．annoyed | B．shocked | C．discouraged | D．touched |
| A．concluded | B．advocated | C．claimed | D．decided |
| A．right | B．challenge | C．choice | D．fear |
| A．Merely | B．Patiently | C．Fiercely | D．Hardly |
| A．bath | B．break | C．course | D．trip |
| A．wondering | B．telling | C．expecting | D．digesting |
| A．decent | B．considerate | C．shy | D．sensible |
| A．saying | B．note | C．warning | D．quote |
| A．recognition | B．pride | C．comment | D．permission |
| A．philosophy | B．difference | C．strength | D．reputation |
| A．grateful | B．true | C．unique | D．close |
| A．removed | B．attempted | C．acquired | D．purchased |
| A．informed | B．called | C．improved | D．reported |
| A．relates to | B．reflects on | C．corresponds with | D．holds back |
| A．Or | B．Otherwise | C．So | D．And |
Shennongjia is a household name in China because it’s the home of the legendary “wild man”. Its folk tale spans the generations.
Between 1976 and 1981, the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized three large scale
Nowadays, Shennongjia’s attraction is not merely about “wild man”. Its appeal
The “wild man” legend has been passed on for generations by word-of- mouth. In 2016, the legend of "wild man" in Shennongjia
Most people would probably just see wheat straw as a pile of waste in a farmer’s field. However, Wu Cui, an intangible cultural inheritor, can turn the straw left over from harvested wheat
The technique of straw plaiting (编织),
According to Wu, instead of the actual weaving, the selection of materials is the first step
When asked about her plans, Wu says she desires
4 . Let’s be real, regulating stress is no easy feat. Stress can appear in many ways on the body if not regulated properly. It can have very obvious appearances such as weight gain and blemishes(斑点)．
The practice Yoga has amazing mental and spiritual benefits too. Yoga by definition means a union. And when you unify the mind and body, you are mindful.
Walking, hiking, and forest bathing are great ways to clear the mind. Wherever you are, getting fresh air is a critical coping mechanism for regulating our mental health.
Aside from having an outlet to release overpowering thoughts, journaling can help track your mental health progress in an effective way. Through paper and pen, you can trace where your anxiety and negative thoughts stem from.
| A．This in turn, relieves tension. |
| B．So it can be severe unknowingly. |
| C．Ahead, let’s break down some expert-approved exercises. |
| D．When one is stressed, the body’s first response is to tighten up the muscles. |
| E．Furthermore, nature can generate positive feelings in the mind, body, and soul. |
| F．Most importantly, you can ask yourself if these negative thoughts are even yours. |
| G．And it can equally affect you internally with signs such as headaches and difficulty breathing. |
5 . Have you ever paused to see clouds when you rush to your destination? There’s a group of passionate “treasure finders” dedicated to observing and capturing the beauty in the sky cloud spotters.
Cloud spotters take a more serious approach to make sense of the sky.
Ji Yun, 36, is an expert in cloud spotting. He set up a WeChat group to gather together people with similar hobbies in 2013. As the number of group members continued to grow, Ji and several cloud enthusiasts created dozens of online groups for different regions in China, forming the Sky Enthusiasts Association in 2019.
Power comes in numbers. Three years after the association was formed, cloud enthusiasts from all over China had collected every kind of cloud in the International Cloud Atlas, a reference by the World Meteorological Organization.
Indeed, Jiang Xinwei in Jilin finds cloud spotting relaxing. Even though she is going through her toughest school year in grade 12, Jiang maintains this hobby as a short break from her heavy schoolwork. “Observing the clouds has become a habit for me,” the 17-year-old said. “
“Clouds change in the blink of an eye.
| A．Currently, there are thousands of people across different groups. |
| B．This often leads us to think about the relationship between humans and nature. |
| C．They take photos of the clouds and match them to cloud type names. |
| D．My worries and troubles seem to fade away as I look up. |
| E．But that is not to say all clouds spotters need to go to such great lengths. |
| F．Cloud spotting can also make some people feel blue. |
| G．When they roll over the sky, I feel the passage of time has a concrete shape. |
6 . Traditionally, profiting from forests often meant capitalizing on timber (木材)——choosing commercial timber. Yet increasingly, there is an understanding that it’s of greater significance to keep trees standing than cut them down for financial profit. Money is not everything. We have to recognize real and lasting value is from natural resources. But money is a fact of life.
Good news is that we can expect entire natural woodland is left undamaged and still provides a revenue (收益) stream. Leaving woodland complete does not necessarily mean that we do not touch it at all. Conservation work may involve building back biodiversity or the removal of foreign plant species.
A healthy woodland system can provide a range of yields (产物). Besides eatable yields——top fruit, berries, and food crops, it produces substances for chemical use. The non-timber forest products provided by natural ecosystems will vary significantly depending on where they are. But there’re almost always ways to explore to acquire revenue.
A project in the U.K. shows woodland is also a draw for visitors. It engages a community who creates a sustainable area of woodland. The sale of handmade wooden items and non-timber forest products is involved. But the community largely obtains revenue by opening up parts of the natural woodland to the public with an adventure playground and outdoor recreational activities on the site. It also offers courses on nest building, special wildlife events and more. The project is thought to have great uniqueness. In terms of revenue, it centers round the existing natural land; the yields woodland can provide become side products.
Recreational activities, tours, and classes are just the commencement. A rich and biodiverse woodland can be an ecosystem that draws in people looking for a beautiful place to stay. Woodland has great value in ecological and social terms. And when you nurse it, it could also add to the income from your land.
1. What do people increasingly think about forest conservation?| A．It is difficult to carry out. |
| B．It means making full use of timber. |
| C．It outweighs financial development. |
| D．It should centre on building back biodiversity. |
| A．It makes woodland itself the main product. |
| B．It focuses on protecting natural land. |
| C．It aims to promote ecotourism. |
| D．It provides educational experiences. |
| A．Intention. |
| B．Wish. |
| C．Exception. |
| D．Beginning. |
| A．Woodland Brings Profit While Staying Complete |
| B．A Project Creates Sustainable Woodland |
| C．Forest Conservation Has Been a Top Priority |
| D．Non-timber Products Help Gain More Revenue |
7 . Cambridge Open Days, July and September 2023
Every July and September, the University of Cambridge opens its doors to welcome prospective applicants and their parents and supporters to find out what it’s really like to live and study here.
July Open Days- 6 and 7 July 2023
Our next Open Days will take place on 6 and 7 July 2023 and will include both online and in-person elements. You can find out all about our courses, the Colleges and departments, University facilities, the application process, student life and finance via:
·Information stands
·Course presentations and sample lectures
·College and department tours
·Q&A sessions with current students and staff
The programme will run from 9 : 30-16 :30 (UK time) and is similar on both days so you should only need to attend one of the days. Further details will be announced in due course.
September Open Day-15 September 2023
With a focus on choosing your College, our September Open Day provides another opportunity for you to visit the Cambridge Colleges and ask current students and staff any questions you may have.
Booking information
To attend our Open Days you must register in advance.
Bookings for our July Open Days will open in May 2023.
·Bookings for our September Open Day will open in summer 2023, after the July Open Days.
Subscribe to our Student Newsletter to be notified when bookings open and for details of other opportunities, advice and resources.
1. Who will be most interested in Cambridge Open Days?| A．Its previous applicants. |
| B．Its possible students. |
| C．High school graduates. |
| D．Its cooperative partners. |
| A．The programme hours will add up to seven. |
| B．Participants will offer a course presentation. |
| C．The programme will be virtual. |
| D．It is advisable to attend one of the days. |
| A．Ask college staff’s permission. |
| B．Make an appointment in May. |
| C．Register after July Open Days. |
| D．Sign up for it in Student Newsletter. |
8 . When it comes to making lunch for their kids, moms and dads have usual favorites. For some parents in the US, those favorites are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches-also known as PB&.Js. Fruit like apples and bananas are also popular.
But one mother has an unusual go-to ingredient for her children’s lunches. Jenny Mollen uses funny-looking candy eyes. She has learned that her children will eat any healthy food if it has edible eyeballs attached. The “eyeballs” are really pieces of candy.
Her children laugh while they eat healthy foods like bell peppers, kiwis, or dates. Mollen says candy “eyes” make lunch more fun.
“Honestly, first of all, just buy yourself some candy googly eyes. They are tried-and-true,” she said. She admits that “you lose something nutritionally” by giving children candy. But she thinks that getting children to eat healthy food by putting candy on it is worth it.
Mollen’s lunch tricks bring together food and craft. She uses tricks because her two sons hate to eat different kinds of foods. So, she decorates their food to resemble animals or even their favorite Pokémon characters. She makes edible “bugs” made from dates, pretzel sticks for the legs, and, of course, candy “eyes”. She also uses leftover Chinese food to make panda bears from rice and seaweed.
Mollen says her lunch projects are easy to do. And her sons think they have won a big prize at their midday meal. Mollen says making fun-looking, artful lunches for her children helps ease her guilt as she is a working mom. Her artful lunches are her way of reminding her children that she is thinking of them.
Mollen says she also wants to teach them healthy eating habits. She says that by getting kids to eat vegetables at a young age, they will grow up to eat healthy foods later in life. She also says it is a good way to get children to try foods from other cultures. If they need to be “tricked” sometimes, that is okay.
1. What’s the purpose of Mollen’s lunch projects?| A．To make her children’s day. |
| B．To remind people to save food. |
| C．To persuade other parents to follow suit. |
| D．To ensure her children’s healthy diet. |
| A．It contains all kinds of food. |
| B．It is made up of candy. |
| C．It combines art and nutrition. |
| D．It is full of Chinese styles. |
| A．They have taken to their fun-looking lunches. |
| B．They have broaden their knowledge of food. |
| C．They have bonded with their favorite animals. |
| D．They have swept to victory in the meal competitions. |
| A．Mollen’s plans for cooking lunches. |
| B．The benefits of Mollen’s lunch tricks. |
| C．Mollen’s expectations of her children. |
| D．The culture elements in Mollen’s lunch. |
9 . I’ve been working steadily for hours now, but feel as if I haven’t even started. My attention is being pulled from my assigned task— writing this story—by a myriad of what I believe are necessary work interruptions.
Unfortunately, all too many of us are having such “squirrel” days, according to Dr. Gloria Mark, a professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine, who studies how digital media impacts our lives. Mark explained how decades of research has tracked the decline of the ability to focus.
“In 2004, we measured the average attention on a screen to be 2 minutes,” Mark said. “Some years later, we found attention spans to be about 75 seconds. Now we find people can only pay attention to one screen for an average of 47 seconds.”
Not only do people concentrate for less than a minute on any one screen, Mark said, but when attention is diverted from an active work project, it also takes about 25 minutes to refocus on that task.
How can that be? “If we look at work in terms of switching projects, as opposed to the micro view of switching screens, we find people spend about 10 minutes in any work project before being interrupted and then switch to another work project,” Mark said.
Yes, but then we return to the original work, right? Wrong, Mark said. Instead, when we are interrupted on project two, we switch yet again to a different task—call it project three. Unbelievably, her research has shown we are also interrupted on project three, and move on to project four.
“And then you go back and pick up the original interrupted project,” Mark explained. “But it’s not like you’re interrupted and you do nothing. For over 25 minutes, you’re actually working on other things.”
“However, there’s also a switch cost,” Mark added. “A switch cost is the time it takes you to reorient back to your work: ‘Where was I? What was I thinking of? ’ That additional effort can also lead to errors and stress.”
1. What will happen if you are having “squirrel" days?| A．You will be in a bad mood. |
| B．You will be writing a story about squirrels. |
| C．You will be addicted to digital media. |
| D．You will be constantly distracted from your task. |
| A．Its type. |
| B．Its lasting time. |
| C．Its function. |
| D．Its development. |
| A．We concentrate less and less on the screen. |
| B．Switching screens affects working efficiency. |
| C．We are interrupted by some other work projects. |
| D．More important projects remain to be completed. |
| A．He considers it a good thing. |
| B．He thinks it has some bad effects. |
| C．He considers it time-saving. |
| D．He thinks it will cost people dearly. |
Eight-year-old Kayzen Hunter visits Waffle House every weekend to have breakfast with his family. They always choose to sit in Devonte Gardner’s section, because they get the best care from their favorite waiter.
The family instantly felt close to Gardner, who would greet Kayzen with a high-five every time they entered the restaurant. Kayzen never needed to say his order again, because Gardner already knew it by heart. The family really believes he’s the nicest person ever, which is why they were eager to help him when they learned his story.
One day, while dining at the restaurant with his grandfather John Donofrio, Kayzen discovered that behind Gardner’s kindness and warmth were a lot of personal struggles. At the time, Gardner asked the pair if they knew where he could buy an affordable car to use to get to work. It turned out the waiter had been walking a long distance to and from work every day. He and his family, consisting of a wife and two young daughters, were living in a motel (汽车旅馆) room after their apartment became unsuitable to live in. They had been living in a motel for months.
Kayzen couldn’t erase his friend’s story from his mind, so he immediately told his mom about it when he got home. “We have to start a GoFundMe page and help Gardner get a car!” he kept saying. He didn’t give up on the idea until his mom Vittoria gave in. Their goal was to get $5,000 in donations so Gardner could purchase a car. Vittoria and her husband were eager to help their son achieve the goal, especially since they had the same experience years ago. It took a long time to rebuild their lives, but they were able to bounce back. Now, they wanted to help Devonte do the same.
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A local news station picked up the story, and before they knew it, more donations began pouring in.
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Upon discovering what Kayzen had done, Gardner wept.
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