1 . No Guts, No Glory? The Fear and Attraction of Risky Winter Sports
Once I went flying off the side of a mountain on skis. Certainly, I didn’t mean to. Before I
The Winter Olympics are here, and I’ll be astonished with my heart in my mouth, watching ski-jumping and people hurtling downhill at
It
Eric Brymer and Robert Schweitzer asked people who had been doing an extreme sport for many years, to reflect
For me, reading what the research participants said was
I have an almost total lack of mastery of winter sports. The contrast between my enthusiasm and lack of skill
Perhaps the best
A.left | B.hit | C.flew | D.lost |
A.short-lived | B.mind-numbing | C.break-neck | D.long-drawn-out |
A.turns | B.hangs | C.takes | D.bursts |
A.applauded | B.prohibited | C.recommended | D.challenged |
A.interest | B.respect | C.priority | D.price |
A.simple | B.straightforward | C.complicated | D.close |
A.swiftly | B.deeply | C.intensely | D.temporarily |
A.identify | B.dread | C.treasure | D.conduct |
A.experience | B.society | C.fear | D.environment |
A.enlightening | B.distressing | C.entertaining | D.confusing |
A.Hence | B.Furthermore | C.Rather | D.However |
A.scene | B.picture | C.odds | D.straw |
A.stands for | B.accounts for | C.checks out | D.points out |
A.belt | B.helmet | C.protection | D.blade |
A.take-away | B.carry-out | C.take-off | D.try-out |
2 . The news that Derby has approved what promises to be Britain’s largest urban rewilding project so far is very welcome. The 320-hectare Allestree Park will, subject to detailed consultation, be given over to a range of habitats and perhaps even see the reintroduction of species such as dormice and red kites.
Urban rewilding - which is not the same as urban green space, however extensive - can take many forms. They
But in fact, some of the most successful projects have been
Urban rewilding,
The pressure for development means that there will always be tension with
In these mid-pandemic, post-Brexit, austerity-bitten (财政紧缩的) times, the financial arguments can be hardest to
A.differ | B.originate | C.range | D.develop |
A.transporting | B.attaching | C.leading | D.transforming |
A.mature | B.established | C.reputational | D.accidental |
A.specifically | B.fundamentally | C.previously | D.primarily |
A.bring about | B.serve as | C.contribute to | D.rely on |
A.breeding | B.launching | C.introducing | D.favoring |
A.by contrast | B.for instance | C.in itself | D.in the meanwhile |
A.appreciations | B.perceptions | C.insights | D.recovery |
A.encounter | B.sustain | C.create | D.promote |
A.recreational | B.political | C.industrial | D.commercial |
A.qualified | B.maintained | C.reserved | D.cultivated |
A.linked to | B.inseparable from | C.dismissed as | D.equivalent to |
A.value | B.profit | C.benefit | D.worth |
A.approve | B.counter | C.settle | D.consider |
A.fundamental | B.essential | C.overwhelming | D.obvious |
3 . Transition. It’s a pleasant word and a calming concept. It means going surely and sweetly from somewhere present to somewhere future. Unless, that is, it is newspapers’ ‘transition’ to the
Just look at the latest print circulation figures. The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and many of the rest are down overall between 8% and 10% year-on-year, but their websites go ever higher.
All of that may well be true, depending on timing, geography and more.
One is the magazine world, both in the UK and in the US. It ought to be
As for news and current affairs magazines — which you’d expect to find in the eye of the digital storm — they had a 8.4% increase to report. In short, on both sides of the Atlantic, although some magazine areas went down, many showed rapid growth.
You can discover a
So if sales in that area have fallen so little, perhaps the
Already 360 US papers—including most of the biggest and best — have built paywalls around their products. However, the best way of attracting a paying readership appears to be a deal that offers the print copy and digital access as some kind of
Of course this huge difference isn’t
A.publishing | B.online | C.ideal | D.unknown |
A.On the other hand | B.After all | C.To begin with | D.For instance |
A.stop | B.exist | C.emerge | D.fit |
A.regulated | B.advancing | C.collapsing | D.minimized |
A.solid | B.simple | C.creative | D.changeable |
A.cultural | B.common | C.scientific | D.similar |
A.later | B.harder | C.clearer | D.slower |
A.all | B.neither | C.both | D.either |
A.service | B.system | C.crisis | D.figure |
A.right | B.vague | C.designed | D.mixed |
A.made up | B.told apart | C.took over | D.held on |
A.joint | B.mysterious | C.modern | D.complex |
A.In other words | B.On the contrary | C.What’s more | D.Even so |
A.new | B.sad | C.big | D.good |
A.spared | B.updated | C.noticed | D.edited |
4 . With advances in electronics and neuroscience, researchers have been able to achieve remarkable things with brain implant devices. In addition to restoring physical senses, scientists are also seeking innovative ways to
For years, scientists have been trying to control and use neutral inputs to give a voice back to people whose neurological damage prevents them from talking. Until now, many of these brain-computer interfaces have
The brain is undamaged in these patients, but the neurons - the pathways that
The researchers started with high-resolution brain activity data collected from five volunteers over several years. These participants - all of whom had normal speech function - were already undergoing a
From there, the UCSF team worked out a two-stage process to recreate the spoken sentences. First, they created a decoder to
Other research has tried to decode words and sounds directly from neural signals,
Using this method, the researchers successfully reverse-engineered words and sentences from brain activity that
A.offer | B.facilitate | C.initiate | D.influence |
A.signs | B.consciousness | C.signals | D.waves |
A.featured | B.neglected | C.rejected | D.missed |
A.expressions | B.muscles | C.languages | D.masks |
A.contribute to | B.communicate with | C.match with | D.lead to |
A.daily | B.delicate | C.repetitive | D.tough |
A.growing | B.producing | C.checking | D.monitoring |
A.track | B.map | C.organize | D.design |
A.copy | B.transform | C.follow | D.interpret |
A.physical | B.virtual | C.individual | D.external |
A.considering | B.creating | C.skipping | D.moving |
A.other than | B.aside from | C.regardless of | D.rather than |
A.roughly | B.barely | C.similarly | D.formally |
A.spell | B.identify | C.parallel | D.invent |
A.version | B.fluency | C.pronunciation | D.accuracy |
5 . A Mountain But not a Volcano
On September 20th the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the central banks' central bank, released data showing that corporate borrowing around the world remains at an all time high. A notable
Many regulators were sounding the
Intriguingly, however, aftereffects from corporate debt booms rarely cause significant economic damage, even if
The authors argue that lenders often have a/an
In much of the rich world, there are reasons to be
There will be a mountain of corporate debt in many countries for some time. But that dos not mean the recovery will necessarily falter (衰退).
1.A.situation | B.influence | C.case | D.initiative |
A.contribution | B.losses | C.investment | D.debt |
A.threaten | B.follow | C.stimulate | D.sustain |
A.signal | B.bell | C.alarm | D.whistle |
A.downgraded | B.updated | C.eliminated | D.licenced |
A.justified | B.burdened | C.isolated | D.shrunk |
A.predictable | B.high | C.low | D.stable |
A.creditors | B.borrowers | C.companies | D.investors |
A.regional | B.local | C.municipal | D.household |
A.imagination | B.virtuality | C.intention | D.diversity |
A.collective | B.individual | C.corporate | D.business |
A.drop | B.plunge | C.recover | D.persist |
A.cautiously | B.overwhelmingly | C.roughly | D.informally |
A.concerned | B.provincial | C.regulatory | D.political |
A.bankrupcy | B.defaults | C.impact | D.extension |
6 . When I first began to learn photography, a photographer offered me a simple
Don’t just “point and
This advice could also be applied to
All is too often it is not until our lives are in
A.example | B.reward | C.tip | D.course |
A.shoot | B.reframe | C.catch | D.focus |
A.recognizing | B.considering | C.designing | D.spotting |
A.behave | B.feel | C.stand | D.play |
A.maintained | B.aroused | C.recalled | D.recovered |
A.In other words | B.As a whole | C.In a way | D.On the contrary |
A.work | B.photography | C.life | D.study |
A.lose track of | B.make use of | C.get hold of | D.let go of |
A.surprise | B.challenge | C.happiness | D.regret |
A.struggle | B.fail | C.intend | D.expect |
A.tough | B.strange | C.helpless | D.aimless |
A.surprise | B.doubt | C.crisis | D.pride |
A.abandoned | B.cancelled | C.misplaced | D.forget |
A.merely | B.rarely | C.always | D.sometimes |
A.Thus | B.Moreover | C.Instead | D.However |
A.comments | B.requests | C.promises | D.decisions |
A.impossible | B.active | C.negative | D.complex |
A.beautiful | B.long | C.fresh | D.memorable |
A.picture | B.figure | C.memory | D.story |
A.react | B.relax | C.reappear | D.refocus |
7 . If the
To create the Wigner crystals, Wang’s team built a device
In ordinary materials, electrons zoom around too quickly to be
A mismatch
A.conditions | B.situations | C.environments | D.circumstances |
A.item | B.thing | C.material | D.article |
A.cube | B.solid | C.structure | D.dimension |
A.occasionally | B.surprisingly | C.indirectly | D.directly |
A.scientist | B.theorist | C.predictr | D.fantasist |
A.potently | B.absolutely | C.definitely | D.convincingly |
A.observing | B.containing | C.watching | D.undertaking |
A.significantly | B.obviously | C.tiny | D.inconspicuously |
A.magnetic field | B.force | C.attraction | D.repulsion |
A.interrelations | B.arrangements | C.requirements | D.pairs |
A.sphere pattern | B.cylinder pattern | C.honeycomb pattern | D.corn pattern |
A.heating | B.cooling | C.speeding | D.slowing |
A.within | B.between | C.among | D.through |
A.speed up | B.stop | C.settle down | D.calm down |
A.light | B.voltage | C.energy | D.ion |
8 . Unwrapping your shopping to find you have bought mouldy (发霉的) bread, rotten fruit and sour milk could soon become a thing of the past, thanks to the range of emerging 'active packaging' technologies. While traditional packaging simply
One of the new breed of packaging technologies that have just gone on the market in France is a ‘time temperature indicator’. Stores where the product has already been introduced report that far fewer consumers are returning
Smart packaging can also control the
Decay can also be
It is predicted that between 20 and 40 per cent of all food packaging will soon be
A.acts as | B.belongs to | C.deals with | D.relies on |
A.interweave | B.match | C.interact | D.interfere |
A.Even so | B.For instance | C.In consequence | D.What's more |
A.broken | B.inadequate | C.spoilt | D.unnecessary |
A.elevates | B.lowers | C.projects | D.tracks |
A.neutral | B.plain | C.clear | D.cloudy |
A.guaranteed | B.observed | C.purchased | D.recognized |
A.composition | B.context | C.temperature | D.tightness |
A.generate | B.consume | C.affect | D.integrate |
A.components | B.concentrations | C.mixtures | D.restrictions |
A.taken on | B.sped up | C.turned away | D.slowed down |
A.Theoretically | B.Apparently | C.Surprisingly | D.Currently |
A.resist | B.mind | C.favor | D.protest |
A.metal | B.form | C.powder | D.material |
A.effective | B.productive | C.active | D.inviting |
9 . Several recent cases of violence against students at U.S. colleges have made global headlines, causing questions about the safety of America’s campuses. Yet statistics from the U.S. government show that the number of crimes reported at colleges and universities actually decreased in recent years.
At New York University, the Safe Ride van service is a routine part of college life. Dana Reszutek used the service at night to travel between campus buildings, which are staffed with security guards for additional
The most recent campus-security trend is probably the introduction of mobile safety apps, which enable students to
Since most students are never without their smartphones, some feel mobile apps provide better security than the blue-light emergency call boxes dotting most campuses. Yet Thomas Clark, a lieutenant in Western Illinois University’s Public Safety Office, said the boxes—which connect callers to emergency responders—provide an important “
It’s also important for students to take responsibility for their own safety. Becoming familiar with local neighborhoods and campus services are key. In safety tips posted online, many universities and campus police departments emphasize alertness and basic safeguards such as traveling in groups and familiarizing yourself with your
Personal-safety expert David Nance says the most important thing students can do is to be
Students who are thinking about studying in the U.S. can
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Similarly | D.In addition |
A.rescue | B.transportation | C.advisory | D.digital |
A.information | B.activities | C.protection | D.expenses |
A.instances | B.reasons | C.problems | D.decisions |
A.set up | B.set off | C.set aside | D.set out |
A.tracking | B.warning | C.safety | D.audio-visual |
A.identify | B.gather | C.share | D.access |
A.patiently | B.virtually | C.gracefully | D.aimlessly |
A.look out | B.look around | C.look back | D.look over |
A.single | B.middle | C.secondary | D.outer |
A.devices | B.facilities | C.applications | D.surroundings |
A.positive | B.attentive | C.talkative | D.interactive |
A.self-defense | B.self-control | C.self-respect | D.self-discipline |
A.research | B.publicize | C.initiate | D.report |
A.examine | B.quote | C.release | D.reduce |
10 . One cold December morning, my dad and I were walking along the road to a store to buy Christmas presents. Suddenly a car ran to us out of
People wander into our lives for various reasons, but each one has something to
This unconditional love I have for learning allows me to see the world through what some may call rose-colored glasses, which helps me to love and be loved in complete confidence as well.
A.sight | B.reach | C.control | D.date |
A.safe | B.disappointed | C.cautious | D.painful |
A.brought | B.showed | C.explained | D.introduced |
A.hide | B.teach | C.follow | D.accomplish |
A.accident | B.problem | C.concern | D.conflict |
A.task | B.result | C.attitude | D.relationship |
A.refuse | B.come across | C.admire | D.depend on |
A.awareness | B.movement | C.ability | D.motivation |
A.wonder | B.mystery | C.relief | D.day |
A.Thus | B.Instead | C.For example | D.In addition |
A.slowly | B.suddenly | C.constantly | D.gradually |
A.encourage | B.behave | C.expect | D.equip |
A.proud | B.uncomfortable | C.eager | D.surprised |
A.put away | B.take up | C.care about | D.keep off |
A.successes | B.failures | C.chances | D.responsibilities |