An exhibition of zodiac (生肖) sculptures called Peak Life and Water opened in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.
The 12 zodiac signs are
Each sculpture
The expressions of these zodiac sculptures are vivid
1.你的建议及理由;
2.你的期待。
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3 . How to improve your memory?
It’s generally accepted that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered this old saying simply isn’t true.
Don’t skip the physical exercise. While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn’t mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp.
Get enough sleep. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get and the amount you need to function at your best. The truth is that over 95% of adults need 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
Make time for friends. When you think of ways to improve memory, do you think of “serious” activities such as mastering chess strategies, or is it more relaxing pastimes—hanging out with friends or enjoying a funny movie?
A.Keep stress in check. |
B.Give your brain a workout. |
C.If you’re like most of us, it’s probably the former. |
D.Even losing a few hours of sleep makes a difference! |
E.In fact, interacting with others may provide the best kind of brain exercise. |
F.The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change, even into old age. |
G.It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss. |
4 . With the beautiful snow-coated landscapes, winter reveals a different world of national parks with significantly fewer crowds. Here are some of the best national parks in the US for a winter getaway.
Acadia National Park, MaineBetween October and March, Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain, the tallest mountain on the east coast, offers hikers epic views of the first sunrise in the country. Because the roads are closed to motor vehicles during the winter, those who undertake the 3.5-mile hike from Park Loop Road are rewarded with a stunning view all to themselves. Snowmobiling in the park is another special experience for visitors.
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington StateMount Rainier National Park in Washington State is one of the oldest national parks in the US and a playground for outdoor enthusiasts in winter. Unlike other snow-crowded resorts, this park allows visitors to heartily enjoy snowmobiling, sledding and snowshoeing. Its hotel offers comfortable rooms with views of Mount Rainier, and tasty local dishes.
Denali National Park, AlaskaWith its remote location and minimal light pollution, Denali National Park is an ideal place for photographers to capture the northern lights during the aurora (极光) season, between September and April. Visitors in this crowd-free park can spot wildlife such as wolves and black bears, which remain active in the winter.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New MexicoIn northern New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park holds stone great houses, which were the largest buildings in North America until the mid-18th century. Accessible for most of the winter, the park can see fewer than 10 visitors a day in colder months. Photographers can capture landscapes amid the constellations (星群) by night.
1. What experience can visitors only have in Acadia National Park?A.The longest hiking route. |
B.The earliest sunrise in USA. |
C.Snowshoeing and snowmobiling. |
D.Comfortable accommodation. |
A.Acadia National Park. |
B.Mount Rainier National Park. |
C.Denali National Park. |
D.Chaco Culture National Historical Park. |
A.Snow and ice activities. |
B.A chance to meet wildlife. |
C.Cultural heritage sites. |
D.An escape from the crowds. |
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As modern technology brings so much convenient to us, traditional things are fading away. Take paper-cutting in example. When I was very small, it was too popular that most women could cut all kind of interesting shapes. Today I found that most of them had stopped to cutting paper, because they could buy it at a very lower price. Besides, young people don’t learn such art as paper-cutting, for they think this is not necessary to learn old-fashion things. Personal, tradition should not abandoned. It is the reflection of our culture. Even face the challenge, we need to inherit the tradition.
Statistics show that there are more than 1.9 billion videos related to stove-boiled tea on social media platforms.
“Stove-boiled tea”, a
Stove-boiled tea acts as a social way of combining ancient
7 . There are countless stories of man’s best friend stepping in to
Single mom Nicole Evans was out of town when a fire
The fire completely
Meanwhile, Nicole won’t face this
Our pets not only provide us with companionship and unconditional love, but can even act as our furry
A.approach | B.rescue | C.inspire | D.reward |
A.broke out | B.set off | C.gave away | D.checked in |
A.confirmed | B.satisfied | C.aware | D.concerned |
A.selfishly | B.strangely | C.badly | D.professionally |
A.pretending | B.agreeing | C.refusing | D.determining |
A.debate | B.mission | C.request | D.reaction |
A.disappear | B.hide | C.escape | D.depart |
A.destroyed | B.affected | C.removed | D.threatened |
A.disaster | B.adventure | C.drought | D.contest |
A.speech | B.idea | C.experience | D.journey |
A.Instead | B.However | C.Gradually | D.Similarly |
A.arranged | B.recognized | C.caught | D.survived |
A.unique | B.valuable | C.replaceable | D.useful |
A.challenge | B.opportunity | C.reason | D.relief |
A.character | B.performance | C.talent | D.responsibility |
A.specific | B.pleasant | C.boring | D.tough |
A.pouring in | B.running out | C.showing up | D.taking off |
A.suffer | B.benefit | C.struggle | D.recover |
A.support | B.creation | C.advice | D.information |
A.leaders | B.instructors | C.protectors | D.neighbors |
8 . Scientists looking to uncover the mysteries of the underwater world have more valuable information thanks to an international team that has produced a list of species confirmed or expected to produce sound underwater.
Led by Audrey Looby from the University of Florida, the Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds working group collaborated with the World Register of Marine Species to document 729 mammals (哺乳动物), fishes, and invertebrates (无脊椎动物) that produce active or passive sounds. In addition, the list includes another 21,911 species that are considered to likely produce sounds.
“With more than 70% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, most of the planet’s habitats are aquatic, and there is a misconception that most aquatic organisms are silent. The newly published comprehensive digital database on what animals are known to make sounds is the first of its kind and can revolutionize marine and aquatic science,” the researchers said.
“Listening to underwater sounds can reveal a lot of information about the species that produce them and is useful for a variety of applications, ranging from fisheries management, invasive species detection to assessing human environmental impacts,” said Looby, who also co-created FishSounds, which offers a collection of fish sound production research records.
The team’s research was published in Scientific Data and involved 19 authors from six countries. “Understanding how marine species interact with their environments is of global importance, and this data being freely available is a major step toward that goal,” said Kieran Cox, a member of the research team.
“Most people are familiar with whale or dolphin sounds but are often surprised to learn that many fishes and invertebrates use sounds to communicate, too,” Looby said. “Our database helps demonstrate how widespread underwater sound production really is across a variety of animals, but we still have a lot to learn.”
1. What does the underlined word “aquatic” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Outdoor. | B.Over-crowded. |
C.Well-protected. | D.Underwater. |
A.Most fishes can’t make sounds. |
B.Different species can communicate. |
C.Mammals can live in water. |
D.Ocean animals can’t get onto the land. |
A.To document ocean animals’ sounds. |
B.To set up a free database for scientists. |
C.To learn how ocean animals communicate. |
D.To publish the research in Scientific Data. |
A.To call on people to protect ocean animals. |
B.To introduce the finding of a research team. |
C.To list the animals that can produce sounds. |
D.To uncover the mysterious underwater world. |
9 . The holidays can be a divisive season. Because the holidays are full of merriness, some love them. Others can feel troubled by them, affected by the financial pressure and family gatherings often accompanying the holidays.
Begin tracking how you’re feeling on the day-to-day life. You can keep a journal or take a brief walk where you can reflect at the end of your day. Doing this lets you see a pattern of what may be activating your negative feelings.
After getting your triggers written down, let’s make a plan. If it is money fueling the discomfort, let’s strategize how you can cut down the financial expectations. You can select a thoughtful low-cost decoration or a bunch of flowers.
Rethink how to love yourself rather than care for others too much. If you have to be with someone, are you at risk of yourself because of arguments or conflicts?
A.Keep track of your daily actions. |
B.It will help you get through the tense situation. |
C.Hosting a gathering can be another costly issue. |
D.Feeling joyless during the holidays can be really awful. |
E.You can also offer meaningful time spent with loved ones. |
F.The truth is that it is hard to engage with people who hurt you. |
G.Let’s begin by identifying what is causing you the intense anxiety. |
10 . I often felt there was a lack of ceremony in my life. The ceremony of passage to mark transitions was
It was a long drive and we started out early,
A.happening | B.recovering | C.developing | D.missing |
A.curious | B.confident | C.excited | D.puzzled |
A.sympathetic | B.symbolic | C.severe | D.sufficient |
A.visited | B.accompanied | C.persuaded | D.accomplished |
A.guide | B.friend | C.teacher | D.partner |
A.lesson | B.greeting | C.ceremony | D.problem |
A.wonderful | B.ordinary | C.unimportant | D.unsuitable |
A.walking | B.climbing | C.jumping | D.winding |
A.fashion | B.wilderness | C.travelling | D.business |
A.wildflowers | B.cultures | C.clothes | D.houses |
A.hid | B.unfolded | C.disappeared | D.stopped |
A.attraction | B.attention | C.association | D.accommodation |
A.forget | B.break | C.keep | D.change |
A.Fortunately | B.Strangely | C.Occasionally | D.Interestingly |
A.sad | B.awkward | C.historic | D.teachable |
A.lighter | B.clever | C.healthier | D.older |
A.gifts | B.plans | C.purposes | D.disadvantages |
A.escape | B.rest | C.notice | D.laugh |
A.adapt to | B.pay for | C.wait for | D.object to |
A.attempt | B.influence | C.function | D.attitude |