Mrowwwwl! The cat meowed angrily as she clawed at Jennifer’s arm, drawing a thin line of blood. Just as quickly as she struck out with her claw, the agile (灵活的) orange and-white cat leaped back to her hiding space under Jennifer’s bed. From the Avec underneath the bed, two green eyes produced bright light, staring back out at Jennifer.
Jennifer was starting to feel discouraged in a major way. She was never one for giving up; but it had been sevetal days like this since she adopted the cat—Darla—from the animal shelter, struggling to win over the young cat’s affection through treats and soft and gentle whispers. It was during her summer break, so she had plenty of time to keep trying to win over the animal. But it wasn’t time that was the issue — it was Jennifer’s emotions that were quickly fading.
It had been two years since Jennifer’s beloved brown tabby (斑猫)-Marlin-passed away. She never could quite get over the shock and emptiness which remained in her heart here childlike joy once thrived. Marlin had been Jennifer’s faithful friend and loving companion rough all the pains and trials of growing up. After Marlin died, things were never quite the same again for Jennifer. It was the first real death to pierce Jennifer’s heart and signaled the end of her carefree childhood.
She desperately wanted Darla to love her the way Marlin had and for ee to love Darla just the same; but what was Jennifer supposed to do now? The cut on her arm was all she had to how for her effort. Jennifer sat on the floor, burying her face in her hands, and her body trembled as she softly began to cry.
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After a few minutes, Jennifer noticed a strange feeling - fur.
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Jennifer then reached out her hand toward the cat.
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2 . My grandpa Ken is 86 and has been faithfully married to my grandma for 60 years. But now his memory is
Yesterday, he asked me to take him to the
I watched him, cane (拐杖) in hand, taking the tiniest
He got the type of soda she liked. He
On our way home, he
| A．changing | B．improving | C．slipping | D．opening |
| A．bakery | B．supermarket | C．park | D．restaurant |
| A．grateful | B．nervous | C．honored | D．annoyed |
| A．require | B．inspire | C．remind | D．benefit |
| A．kitchen | B．garden | C．house | D．neighborhood |
| A．glances | B．steps | C．tools | D．bags |
| A．after | B．beyond | C．against | D．through |
| A．idea | B．proof | C．sense | D．feature |
| A．everyday | B．valuable | C．specific | D．favorite |
| A．quickly | B．carefully | C．curiously | D．randomly |
| A．baked | B．chose | C．ordered | D．wrapped |
| A．tears | B．doubts | C．surprises | D．joys |
| A．vegetables | B．bread | C．flowers | D．seafood |
| A．desired | B．commanded | C．advocated | D．insisted |
| A．caring | B．longing | C．waiting | D．standing |
3 . Bruce is a manager who had a team of around 40 people. Most of them were bright, enthusiastic, and hardworking young fellows. This helps to promote their independence.
For the next round, Bruce told them if any team member found a balloon with a name on it, he or she had to give it to the owner of the name. All started searching, and within a couple of minutes everyone had their own balloon with their name on it. Bruce went to the dais and said, “You see, in the second round, no one was able to find their balloons as they were working on individual targets. But in the final round. within a couple of minutes, everyone had the balloon with them.
Most of the time, people hide information, avoid collaboration, and distance themselves from their team members.
| A．Consequently, no one got their balloons. |
| B．However, he found he was not successful. |
| C．That’s the power of teamwork and sharing. |
| D．So he considered taking his group on a trip. |
| E．Individually, everyone on the team is outstanding. |
| F．This sort of mindset forms obstacles for team growth. |
| G．He decided to address the issue by launching a team activity. |
4 . Whether we live in an urban studio, or a modest-size home filled with people, space in our homes can be hard to come by. Even without a lot of stuff, keeping everything organized presents a challenge. To make the most of the space you have, incorporate these clever ideas that may help.
Double up. Consider multipurpose for every piece of furniture. Buying a coffee table? Get one with storage drawers beneath, or use a large basket topped with a pretty serving tray instead. If you need a bench, choose one that includes under-seat storage for, say, some magazines.
Get high. Always consider vertical (32H J) space. Shelves high on walls can store books, photo albums or holiday decorations. Hanging hooks for pots and pans can give you back whole kitchen cabinets, and hooks on walls provide a spot for jackets, belts or keys. Shadow boxes on bathroom walls can house pretty perfume bottles, lotions and toiletries.
Sink a basket. Baskets can help organize every area of your home. You can toss hardware tools, all the kids’ toys or several pairs of sandals in large baskets. Stick small containers in kitchen drawers to keep pens, rubber bands, stickers and magnifying glass organized.
Top drawer. A set of drawers beneath stairs can make use of otherwise-wasted floor space especially for articles not, so often used. DIY Life offers instructions for three ways of adding under-stair storage. Get them at naturalhomeand garden.com/smart-storage.
1. What is the purpose of “double up”?| A．To make use of space on the wall. | B．To leave more space on the floor. |
| C．To keep small articles in drawers. | D．To generate more functions of furniture. |
| A．Double up. | B．Get high. | C．Sink a basket. | D．Top drawer. |
| A．A magazine. | B．An advertisement. |
| C．A news report. | D．A tour guidebook. |
Going to the post office is usually a weekly event for me. I rarely give it any thought other than to drive there, go inside, and drop off my letter or package. However, our world has changed and now I must give careful consideration to this journey, as my age and preexisting condition put me into the “vulnerable” category. I am worried about getting infected with the pandemic. There are decisions that I need to make. Is this a package that must go out now? I conclude that it is. Is there anyone else who can take the package for me? I conclude there is not. So I have made two decisions already. Next, I must determine which of the two post offices closest to me would be the easiest one to accomplish my goal. I realize the larger one would be my best choice. Three decisions have been made!
On the drive over, I determined that I would look to see the number of cars in the parking lot before making my decision to go in. Upon arriving, I concluded that the car population was small enough, so I pulled into an empty space. My next thought was,” Perhaps I should wait for someone to come out and ask them to take my package in? “Then I realized, I would be making contact with a perfect stranger, and what was the difference between talking to that stranger and just going in and talking to the clerk? Next decision made, I walked inside. There were only two people and both were standing at the counters making their transactions (业务). I walked to the front of what was normally a very long line. I was standing alone, waiting for my turn. I was wondering whether this place had been disinfected (消毒) and was safe to stay here.
Shortly, I was called to the window. I could see that the postal clerk was aware of the fear in my eyes. She quietly stepped back from her station and signed to me to come forward. I stepped up to the counter and placed my package on the scale (秤).
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She then signed to me to step back.
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As I inserted my credit card, tears started to roll down my cheeks.
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More than 1.43 million Chinese family physicians are tirelessly working
These family doctors,
Such services play
Wu Yihuan, a CPPCC member with extensive healthcare experience,
Chinese family physicians have undertaken numerous tasks in the fight
The coverage rate of family physician services for the whole population and key populations will grow by one to three percentage points each year, and will reach more than 75 percent by 2035.
7 . Jason is a man with vision. He lives in a rural Levy County area and saw a
He began by
He has created positions and jobs within the shop for his friends with and without
| A．need | B．scene | C．pity | D．position |
| A．equal | B．average | C．limited | D．advanced |
| A．designing | B．selling | C．running | D．updating |
| A．rented | B．created | C．bought | D．protected |
| A．author | B．follower | C．coach | D．advocate |
| A．Obviously | B．Actually | C．Generally | D．Strangely |
| A．operation | B．examination | C．device | D．problem |
| A．attended | B．informed | C．returned | D．supported |
| A．found | B．developed | C．researched | D．accepted |
| A．positive | B．generous | C．lovely | D．healthy |
| A．community | B．county | C．hop | D．treatment |
| A．disabilities | B．homes | C．potentials | D．chances |
| A．Unfortunately | B．Surprisingly | C．Similarly | D．Undoubtedly |
| A．honored | B．persuaded | C．assisted | D．absorbed |
| A．carried on with | B．got rid of | C．looked forward to | D．missed out on |
8 . When you learn how to set intentions, you may tap into your inner drive and reach your dreams. Just remember that motivation is not a constant. Like the tide, it rises and it falls ,so be prepared for this.
Finish a small task early on.This can be as simple as making your bed.
Write a journal.
Be optimistic.
| A．Talk to your negative voice. |
| B．Optimism is fuel for achieving goals. |
| C．You can divide your task into small pieces. |
| D．Optimistic people often have higher goals. |
| E．Put down your goals in your journal and read them every day. |
| F．Here are some tips to keep you focused on your meaningful projects. |
| G．Completing a task right when you get up can set the tone for the rest of the day. |
9 . Many retirees spend time playing games like crossword puzzles, and social games like chess. These games keep people thinking and give their brains a good workout. But can they really help improve memory?
The idea of using games that are specifically designed to brain training is very complicated, but research published in The Cambridge University Press has found that brain games certainly make people think and use acquired skills.
Brain games sharpen certain thinking skills like short-term memory decision making, planning skills, and reaction time according to Dr. Julie Brody-Magid, clinical director of the Memory Disorders Assessment Clinic at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital. Many of these skills decrease as people age,especially after retirement,
“Learning to use your brain in response to other forms of stimulation can help strengthen valuable mental skills, which older people continue to need and rely on every day,” Brody-Magid said. The best way to build up cognitive (认知的) reserve is to stay physically active, especially when you age, by taking care of your health by eating right and managing chronic diseases like high blood pressure, and diabetes. All of these go hand-in-hand with playing brain games.“In this way, participating in brain games actually can help with cognition, but it’s a team effort,” said Brody-Magid. “You can’t do it by doing crossword puzzles alone.”
So, if you want to mix it up and combine different types of brain boosting games, here’s a selection from Very Well Mind. Sudoku, a number placement game, relies on short-term memory and concentration. Crossword puzzles are the classic brain game that revolves around long-term memory and knowledge. You can also find them in newspapers and books. If you prefer online games, you can check out Braingle, a free site that has over 15,000 puzzles, riddles, and more. You can even create your own puzzles to get your creative juices flowing too.
So, play some brain games to exercise your brain cells and harvest all of the benefits.
1. What is the purpose of the games in paragraph 2?| A．To train brain. | B．To improve creativity. |
| C．To work out physically. | D．To get relaxed. |
| A．By only staying physically active. |
| B．By exercising their brain frequently. |
| C．By participating in more team work. |
| D．By stimulating their cognitive ability. |
| A．Relying on Sudoku. |
| B．Doing crossword puzzles. |
| C．Checking out Braingle. |
| D．Designing puzzles in person. |
| A．The elderly should play more games than the young. |
| B．Brain games help people solve complicated problems. |
| C．Playing brain games helps improve your memory. |
| D．Crossword puzzles hold the secret of your creativity. |
10 . On January 22, a massive iceberg broke off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf. Scientists say the iceberg was expected to break off and the event isn’t connected to climate change. But the size of the iceberg is hard to imagine.
The iceberg, known as “A81”, is extremely large. It covers an area of about 600 square miles (1,550 square kilometers).
Antarctica, the world’s fifth largest continent, is covered with a layer of ice and snow that’s roughly 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) thick. As snow falls, it piles up in the center of Antarctica in a huge layer of ice. Over time, the weight of this ice and snow creates slowly moving rivers of ice called glaciers, which push out towards the sea.
When the glaciers reach the sea, they slowly push out beyond the edge of the land, forming huge “ice shelves”, These are massive sections of ice that spread out over the sea, floating on the water below. Antarctica’s largest ice shelf, the Ross Ice Shelf, is about the size of France.
From time to time, the edges of the ice shelves break off. This is a natural process, called “calving”. Though calving events are a normal part of the ice shelf in Antarctica, one expert describes huge calving events like this one as “spectacular”,
Unlike an ice shelf, sea ice isn’t attached to Antarctica’s land. It’s a layer of ice that floats on the surface of the sea. The sea ice is there year-round. It grows larger in the cold winters, and smaller as it begins to melt in the summers.
It’s now summer in Antarctica, and scientists say the sea ice is disappearing “unusually” rapidly. Last year, with temperatures warmer than normal, Antarctica set a record for the lowest amount of sea ice ever recorded. Scientists say Antarctica’s sea ice could set a new record low again this year.
1. Why have a lot of icebergs broken off from Antarctica in recent years?| A．Because of climate change. |
| B．Because of human activities. |
| C．Because of their extremely big size. |
| D．Because of the amount of iceberg. |
| A．Giving birth. | B．Breaking off. |
| C．Coming together. | D．Cutting down. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Objective. | C．Optimistic. | D．Worried. |
| A．Massive Iceberg Breaks from Antarctica |
| B．Scientists Say the Iceberg Was to Break Off |
| C．Antarctica’s Sea Ice Could Set a New Record |
| D．The Sea Ice Disappears“Unusually”Rapidly |
