 | The Battle at Lake Changiin is a historical epic jointly directed by three top directors-Chen Kaige, Hark Tsui and Dante Lam. The film is this year's second-biggest earner so far, both in China and globally, following the domestic comedy Hi, Mom. Set during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea（1950-1953）and starring Wu Jing and Jackson Yee, the movie tells the story of the Chinese People's Volunteers fighting bravely in freezing temperatures in a key campaign at Lake Changjin, or Chosin Reservoir. |
 | Hi, Mom, the first movie directed by Chinese comedian and actress Jia Ling, hit international theaters. The best-moving film was released in North America, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Britain, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Colombia and several other countries and regions, according to Ruyi Films, one of the producers. Hi, Mom, widely considered as the top dark horse thanks to its moving plot of mother-daughter affection, has earned 1.7 billion yuan in rising to the second slot. |
 | Taking second place, The Wandering Earth, a sci-fi blockbuster was adapted from the eponymous novel by Liu Cixin. It was the 12th top-earning film worldwide. Along with director Ning Hao's Crazy Alien, and other Spring Festival blockbusters such as Han Han's directorial effort Pegasus, The Wandering Earth took the monthly gross in February to 11.2 billion yuan, the world's highest for a single month. |
| A．Hi, Mom. | B．The Wandering Earth. | C．Crazy Alien. | D．The Battle at Lake Changiin. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．A magazine. | B．A travel guide. | C．A novel. | D．A science report. |
2 . Born in California and representing the United States before switching to China, teenager Gu Ailing will be most likely to be one of the faces of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
The 17-year-old is a freeskier(自由式滑雪运动员) and grade-A student with an American father and Chinese mother. She grew up and still lives in the United States, but in June 2019 she made the “quite difficult” decision to compete for China. She wrote on Instagram that she was “proud of my heritage and equally proud of my American upbringings (培养)”.
As for the decision to compete on behalf of China, she said it is “valuable opportunity to help inspire millions of young people in China where my mom was born.”
Gu graduated from a San Francisco high school last year and is focusing on her Beijing 2022 training. It is reported that She scored 1,580 points out of a maximum 1,600 in the SAT (美国大学入学考试), and has been offered a place at Stanford.
Gu started on the snow at the age of 3, was competing in national competitions at 9 and won her first World Cup event at 15. She won two gold medals and a silver for China at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland. On Jan. 30th, 2021, Gu made her debut(首次亮 相) at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado and won two golds and a bronze.
“My goal is to win Olympic gold,” she told the official Olympic website. “It’s the top achievement. And that would be rewarding for all the work that I’ve done to achieve greatness in the sport.”
1. What do we know about Gu Ailing?| A．She grew up in China. | B．She is an average student. |
| C．She will graduate from a high school. | D．She decided to compete for China. |
| A．Helpful and knowledgeable. | B．Modest and hard-working. |
| C．Clever and ambitious. | D．Creative and confident. |
| A．Gu Ailing won her first World Cup event at 15. |
| B．Gu Ailing’s achievements as a freeskier. |
| C．Gu Ailing’s training when she was young. |
| D．Gu Ailing learned to do snow sports in China. |
| A．Gu Ailing—An American Freeskier | B．Gu Ailing—A Stanford Graduate |
| C．Gu Ailing—A talented Chinese Freeskier | D．Gu Ailing—An Olympic Champion |
3 . Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory
Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. Genetics plays a role in memory loss.
Try a fish oil supplement
Fish and fish oil supplements are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Maintain a healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy body weight is essential for well-being and is one of the best ways to keep your body and mind in top condition.
Several studies have established overweight as a risk factor for cognitive decline.
Exercising your cognitive skills by playing brain games is a fun and effective way to improve your memory.
Crosswords, word-recall games and even mobile apps dedicated to memory training are excellent ways to strengthen memory. Games that may help you strengthen your memory may even reduce the risk of dementia (痴呆).
Get your vitamin D levels tested
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays many vital roles in the body. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a host of health issues, including a reduction in cognitive function.
Vitamin-D deficiency (缺乏) is very common, especially in colder climates and has been associated with age-related cognitive decline and dementia. If you think you might have low levels of vitamin D, ask your doctor for a blood test.
Exercise more
Exercise is important for overall physical and mental health. Research has established that it’s beneficial for the brain and may help improve memory in people of all ages, from children to older adults.
There are many fun and simple ways to improve your memory.
| A．Train your brain |
| B．Challenge your brain |
| C．They could be impacting your memory |
| D．Obesity is also associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease |
| E．However, research has shown that diet and lifestyle have a major impact on memory too |
| F．Try adding a few of these tips to your daily routine to keep your memory in top condition |
| G．Consuming them may help improve short-term, working and episodic memory, especially in older people |
