1 . On March 16th I left the offices of The Economist to head home. That was the last day when all editorial staff assembled in our London office. And, at the time of writing, no date for a return to the office is in
It is remarkable how quickly we have adapted. The newspaper has been written, edited and produced from couches and kitchen tables. January and February seem like an ancient era — the BC (before coronavirus) to the new AD (after
The shift may
Not only that, it has made remote work seem both normal and acceptable. In the past employees who stayed home had to overcome the
Things are
Yet
Another aspect of the AD era may be the disappearance of the five-day working week. Even before the pandemic many workers became used to taking phone calls or answering emails at the weekend. In the AD era, the
In future employees may work and take breaks when they please, with the company video call the only
A.doubt | B.sight | C.mind | D.hope |
A.domestication | B.transition | C.isolation | D.pandemic |
A.affect | B.shape | C.arouse | D.rival |
A.on | B.off | C.over | D.down |
A.suspicion | B.difficulty | C.prejudice | D.disadvantage |
A.advancing | B.reversing | C.interfering | D.missing |
A.remote | B.intense | C.casual | D.novel |
A.now that | B.in case | C.even though | D.as long as |
A.Commuters | B.Legislators | C.Executives | D.Employers |
A.in demand | B.beyond reach | C.at issue | D.on top |
A.balance | B.barrier | C.connection | D.conflict |
A.fixture | B.engagement | C.priority | D.interaction |
A.perspectives | B.routines | C.regulations | D.equivalents |
A.better | B.harder | C.more | D.fewer |
A.access | B.progress | C.return | D.contrast |
2 . Critical thinkers start by asking questions about whatever is in front of them. They consider
Once you have asked every question you can come up with about a matter,
You’ve got
Try to be as aware as possible of those
Critical thinkers are more interested in solutions than in placing
A.cause and effect | B.ups and downs | C.gains and losses | D.back and forth |
A.frequency | B.consequence | C.reason | D.border |
A.analyze | B.stress | C.prioritize | D.seek |
A.Assume | B.Advocate | C.Investigate | D.Initiate |
A.Interact | B.Interview | C.Accuse | D.Spare |
A.proof | B.evidence | C.argument | D.information |
A.a pile of | B.a piece of | C.a flock of | D.a command of |
A.demanding | B.imposing | C.challenging | D.appealing |
A.bubbles | B.filters | C.prejudice | D.hatred |
A.objective | B.respective | C.informative | D.confident |
A.perfectly | B.curiously | C.subconsciously | D.purely |
A.emphasis | B.value | C.importance | D.blame |
A.pursue | B.suspect | C.implement | D.confirm |
A.carefully | B.critically | C.cautiously | D.crucially |
A.present | B.represent | C.review | D.comprehend |
3 . If you are experiencing physical symptoms that could indicate burnout, consider seeing your primary care doctor or a mental health professional to determine whether they are driven by stress or rooted in other physical condition, Dr. Dyrbye said. Don’t just take no notice of the symptoms and assume they are
“It’s really easy to
If it is burnout, then the best solution is to
Despite popular culture coverage of the issue, burnout can’t be “fixed” with better self-care, Dr. Maslach said — in fact, this
When burnout
A.beneficial | B.insignificant | C.straightforward | D.overwhelming |
A.stress | B.ignore | C.observe | D.recognize |
A.address | B.discount | C.conceal | D.stretch |
A.subjects | B.signs | C.causes | D.impacts |
A.pass on | B.write down | C.rely on | D.deal with |
A.relieve | B.remove | C.recover | D.remark |
A.implication | B.innovation | C.indication | D.intention |
A.audiences | B.choices | C.performances | D.sentences |
A.take charge of | B.have interest in | C.take notice of | D.make use of |
A.suffering | B.shocking | C.spreading | D.motivating |
A.accounts for | B.depends on | C.results from | D.contributes to |
A.employer | B.librarian | C.customer | D.participant |
A.ensure | B.focus | C.revise | D.check |
A.neglect | B.witness | C.encounter | D.emphasize |
A.amazed | B.delighted | C.surprised | D.frustrated |
4 . I once got lost on East Nanjing Road in a boiling sea of people. Music blared from every store. Having nowhere to sit and nowhere to stand, I was begging to be teleported to some deserted island. Even for extroverts (性格外向者) like me, who get energy from the
At times like these, I truly envy people who are introverted (内向的) and prefer their own thoughts and
It is, therefore, fitting that January 2 is World Introvert Day. Following
Yet, society in general prefers
A.street | B.crowd | C.adventure | D.thoughts |
A.inner | B.outer | C.material | D.real |
A.negative | B.common | C.false | D.true |
A.came along with | B.kept staying in | C.looked forward to | D.stepped out of |
A.nights | B.holidays | C.weekends | D.weekdays |
A.gathers | B.highlights | C.loads | D.prefers |
A.discussed | B.criticized | C.praised | D.pursue |
A.introverts | B.customers | C.extroverts | D.teenagers |
A.schools | B.meetings | C.gatherings | D.lectures |
A.While | B.Since | C.If | D.Once |
5 . My father decided to start learning French when he was 57. On the surface, his retirement hobby seems a little random — our family has no connection to French-speaking countries — but his
Lots of activities are linked to better brain health in old age, like getting more education when you’re younger and physical activity. Experts say regularly speaking multiple languages may be especially
The age at which you learn another language appears to be less important than how
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language as a hobby in your 60s is
The scientists who conducted those studies offered a few potential
A.affection | B.contribution | C.motivation | D.struggle |
A.delay | B.prevent | C.signal | D.stimulate |
A.additional | B.educational | C.lasting | D.potential |
A.beneficial | B.common | C.impractical | D.rare |
A.carelessly | B.constantly | C.creatively | D.delicately |
A.long | B.often | C.soon | D.well |
A.command | B.practice | C.restrict | D.spread |
A.function | B.psychology | C.system | D.training |
A.damages | B.operations | C.pains | D.signs |
A.decline | B.improve | C.matter | D.restore |
A.available | B.mounting | C.stronger | D.weaker |
A.difference | B.involvement | C.point | D.reduction |
A.applications | B.explanations | C.findings | D.suggestions |
A.diversities | B.improvements | C.outcomes | D.possibilities |
A.content | B.intention | C.length | D.requirement |
6 . In a culture obsessed with measuring talent and ability, we often overlook the important role of inspiration because of its complicated nature. Its history of being treated as supernatural hasn’t helped the
Inspiration is the springboard for creativity. Being in a state of inspiration
Inspiration facilitates progress toward goals. In a recent study conducted by Marina Milyavskaya and her colleagues, college students were asked to report three goals they intended to
Inspiration increases
Inspiration was more strongly
These findings show that inspiration
A.situation | B.quality | C.field | D.mystery |
A.moral lessons | B.academic careers | C.writing dreams | D.life outcomes |
A.involves | B.classifies | C.transforms | D.predicts |
A.ambitious | B.extraordinary | C.efficient | D.humble |
A.restore | B.accomplish | C.assign | D.share |
A.tribe | B.cause | C.survey | D.result |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Otherwise | D.Instead |
A.Relatively | B.Brilliantly | C.Importantly | D.Initially |
A.vision | B.dedication | C.interaction | D.welfare |
A.substantial | B.temporary | C.speedy | D.distinctive |
A.related to | B.based on | C.impressed on | D.addicted to |
A.improves | B.matters | C.arises | D.changes |
A.hatred | B.regret | C.concern | D.disappointment |
A.smile | B.emphasis | C.pressure | D.criticism |
A.ruined | B.interpreted | C.revised | D.imposed |
7 . Sandhya Sriram is impatient. The stem-cell (干细胞) scientist wanted to put her knowledge to use, developing cultivated seafood. Yet no one was doing that in Singapore. So four years ago, she set up a company to create lab-grown crustacean (甲壳纲动物) meat.
Today, the results of her
Shiok Meats has already revealed shrimp, lobster, and crab prototypes (最初形态) to a select group of tasters, and it plans to
But even if that ambitious
“We’re at an interesting stage of a startup; it’s called the Valley of Death,” says Sriram. “We are in the space where we haven’t submitted for regulatory approval yet, but we’re looking to commercialize in the next two years.” Nevertheless, the impatient entrepreneur is
In a word, when science meets seafood, many wonderful things happen naturally.
1.A.Eagerly | B.Hurriedly | C.Incidentally | D.Interestingly |
A.dieter | B.foodie | C.taster | D.vegetarian |
A.discipline | B.enthusiasm | C.discovery | D.mindset |
A.growing | B.investigating | C.increasing | D.targeting |
A.accept | B.adopt | C.grant | D.seek |
A.farm | B.race | C.section | D.line |
A.available | B.affordable | C.competitive | D.profitable |
A.additive | B.cruelty | C.meat | D.salt |
A.guideline | B.transformation | C.condition | D.timeline |
A.demanding | B.directing | C.persuading | D.training |
A.delightful | B.insightful | C.open-minded | D.optimistic |
A.difference | B.emergence | C.sacrifice | D.leap |
A.Tracking | B.Supervising | C.Popularizing | D.Sampling |
A.feeding | B.killing | C.mistreating | D.trapping |
A.captured | B.stranded | C.consumed | D.produced |
8 . The way of recording things has never ceased to develop. In the 1980s, as sales of video recorders went up, old 8mm home movies were gradually replaced by VHS (video home system)tapes. Later, video tapes of family holidays lost their appeal and the use of DVDs
Digitising historical documents brings huge benefits—files can be
But the news that the Ministry of Justice of the UK is proposing to scan the 110 million people’s wills it holds and then destroy a handful of
Scholars
The government says that it will save the original wills of “famous people for historic record”, such as that of Princess Diana’s. However, assuming that we know who will
The digitisation of old documents is a valuable, even essential measure. But to destroy the originals once they have been scanned, is not a matter of great
A.paused | B.boomed | C.recovered | D.disappeared |
A.getting outdated | B.coming into style | C.being fined | D.making an error |
A.deleted | B.named | C.copied | D.altered |
A.fight or flight | B.life or death | C.wear and tear | D.awe and wonder |
A.unfortunately | B.additionally | C.in summary | D.for example |
A.the originals | B.the essentials | C.the visualised | D.the digitised |
A.preservation | B.classification | C.publication | D.destruction |
A.applaud | B.disagree | C.discriminate | D.withdraw |
A.revising | B.abandoning | C.uncovering | D.enduring |
A.meaningful | B.favourable | C.resistant | D.delicate |
A.inventing | B.adjusting | C.accessing | D.damaging |
A.outcomes | B.safeguards | C.deadlines | D.byproducts |
A.matter | B.respond | C.lose | D.live |
A.spared | B.discussed | C.forgotten | D.protected |
A.sacrifice | B.courage | C.efficiency | D.admiration |
9 . Charity in Action
In a busy city like Shanghai, the hustle and bustle often overshadow the needs of those less fortunate. However, amidst this chaos, there are still stories of
One such story unfolded one sunny afternoon in the heart of the city. Li Hua, a high school student, was walking home from school,
Curious, she approached and saw an elderly woman sitting on the ground,
Without
Inspired by this encounter, Li Hua decided to take action. She organized a charity event at her school,
To her surprise, the response was
The charity event was a huge success. Not only did it raise a significant amount of money and goods, but it also
Li Hua’s actions not only
In the busy and often impersonal world of Shanghai, Li Hua’s story is a beacon of hope, a reminder that amidst the noise and crowds, there is still room for
A.charity | B.success | C.adventure | D.courage |
A.advocated | B.annoyed | C.amused | D.amazed |
A.happy | B.lost | C.helpless | D.hopeless |
A.sorrow | B.happiness | C.confusion | D.surprise |
A.hesitation | B.permission | C.doubt | D.invitation |
A.sad | B.nervous | C.warm | D.proud |
A.reducing | B.gaining | C.losing | D.raising |
A.carried out | B.gave away | C.put up | D.took down |
A.negative | B.indifferent | C.overwhelming | D.disappointing |
A.offering | B.demanding | C.expecting | D.refusing |
A.created | B.destroyed | C.ignored | D.avoided |
A.ignored | B.highlighted | C.linked | D.analyzed |
A.helped | B.hurt | C.ignored | D.frightened |
A.shaking | B.showing | C.lending | D.pointing |
A.kindness | B.wealth | C.fame | D.power |
10 . 5 Ways to Determine Website Reliability
For every trustworthy website, there is tons of information that’s inaccurate, unreliable or just crazy. For the inexperienced journalist or researcher, such sites can
The internet is full of websites that were
You wouldn’t go to the hospital to have your car repaired. This is an obvious point:
Sites run by companies and business—their websites usually end in. com—are often trying to sell you something. And if they’re trying to sell you something, chances are whatever information they’re presenting will be tilted (偏向)
As a reporter, you need the most up-to-date information available, so if a website seems old, it’s probably best to keep distance from it. One way to check: Look for a “last
Respected
The search
A.perceive | B.cause | C.track | D.confirm |
A.flexible | B.informative | C.reliable | D.appealing |
A.started | B.banned | C.visited | D.evaluated |
A.temporary | B.accessible | C.existing | D.trusted |
A.Set up | B.Communicate with | C.Look for | D.Invest in |
A.However | B.Contrarily | C.In addition | D.For example |
A.Avoid | B.Greet | C.Notice | D.Run |
A.in place of | B.in resistance to | C.in favour of | D.on behalf of |
A.considered | B.screened | C.assessed | D.refreshed |
A.Site | B.Journalist | C.Source | D.Date |
A.updated | B.registered | C.spotted | D.clicked |
A.fields | B.companies | C.texts | D.websites |
A.illustrating | B.replacing | C.connecting | D.searching |
A.teams | B.firms | C.results | D.authorities |
A.sign | B.reputation | C.journal | D.product |