1 . There are over 15 million restaurants in the world. According to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, when combined (合并), food that is produced by these restaurants is more or less enough for the customers. About 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted.
It’s really a pity that billions’ worth of food is wasted.
According to Anthony Myint, the organizer of the initiative, he hopes that restaurants do take the lead, and that they try to do what they can to ease environmental concerns.
Myint hopes at least 200 restaurants sign on for their statewide programme by the end of this year so that the farmers could receive funding that could reach $10 million per year.
| A．The food is very cheap. |
| B．It will be used to promote healthier soil. |
| C．We can really save a lot of money in fact. |
| D．Despite all this, restaurants are trying to change that. |
| E．These billions’ worth of wasted food is also expensive. |
| F．However, it would be too difficult to just keep everything. |
| G．He also shares how he wants to eventually see Restore California signs on restaurants. |
2 . Everyone is making the best efforts and sometimes a few kind words of encouragement can aid people realizing that their effort is not useless. It happened when I was in the fifth standard in my school, back when I was a very shy girl.
It happened on the day when there was a drawing competition at my school. The theme is given to us all was the fight of “Kargil”. So we all started brainstorming to get some creative ideas. Everyone started drawing something on their canvas (画布) and I was still busy trying to think of something which can bring out my thought and emotions. While doing this I was kind of lost in another world. When my science teacher called my name, it brought me back to my senses. I responded to her voice which was coming from the back. She came to me and encouraged me by saying that “do not think too much over it, just put whatever comes in your mind on canvas. And do your best, you will do well”. I listened to her words of wisdom and started my painting.
The next day, the names of the winners of the competition were announced in front of the whole school. I heard my name as the 1st runner-up and winning the second prize. It was an astonishment for me as I never even dreamed to even get any prize.
Later, I thanked my science teacher for her words of encouragement and showing her confidence in me. Overall, that day, I became aware of my talent and I tried making more paintings whenever I got free time. Sometimes I think that if not for her words of encouragement I would have never acknowledged the talent I had.
1. What was the author doing before being called by her teacher?| A．Painting her work on her canvas. | B．Trying to get some creative ideas. |
| C．Waiting for help from others. | D．Playing in another classroom. |
| A．Surprise. | B．Confusion. | C．Awkwardness. | D．Anger. |
| A．The science teacher is popular with all students. |
| B．The science teacher enjoys the author’s paintings. |
| C．The author has been thinking she has a talent. |
| D．The author is grateful to her science teacher. |
| A．How Encouragement Excited Hidden Talent | B．How We Should Encourage Others |
| C．Why Encouragement Is Good | D．What I Learnt from My Science Teacher |
3 . There’s always been debate about the best time of day to work out. For the longest time I’ve heard that exercising first thing in the morning is ideal, but others say a nighttime workout benefits them more. Is one time really better than another, and why?
Regardless of when you work out, there are many health benefits from moving regularly, like improving your heart health, getting stronger or even improving your endurance (耐力). Most people decide to exercise when it best fits their schedule, so oftentimes they can’t help the time of the day they choose to be active.
Research has shown, however, that the time of day you choose to exercise can affect your workout in various ways. The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout. If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance that you won’t ever get to it. Likewise, if you can only squash (挤进) 20 minutes of exercise into your day right before you get ready for bed, that’s the best time to work out.
I want to add a note on consistency (连贯性), though: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the best-best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months.
The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long-term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same in regard to nighttime workouts.
1. How does the author introduce the topic?| A．By listing numbers. | B．By raising questions. |
| C．By comparing facts. | D．By giving examples. |
| A．Objective. | B．Unconcerned. | C．Unclear. | D．Supportive. |
| A．Losing weight. | B．Choosing the right gym. |
| C．Working out regularly. | D．Exercising as much as possible. |
| A．The various places to exercise. | B．The best time to exercise. |
| C．The common mistakes about exercise. | D．The good ways to exercise. |
4 . There are plenty of opportunities to study and work abroad. But some early-career scientists might face challenges adapting to different communication styles and different workplaces. However, supervisors(主管) and junior researchers can reduce the risk of misunderstandings by actively learning about each other’s cultures and expressing workplace expectations clearly.
It is important to be sensitive (灵敏的) to cultural differences and to avoid misunderstandings. Nanda Dimitrov, director of Western University’s Teaching Support Centre in London, says that she personally experienced directness more often in the United Kingdom than in the United States. She points out that the relationship between junior researcher and supervisor is influenced by many factors including personality, former experiences and the department’s culture.
Keshun Zhang faced this issue after moving from China to the University of Konstanz in Germany to get his PhD in psychology. He was used to following teachers’ suggestions. But the culture in Germany always encourages you to argue, to fight for yourself. With his supervisor’s encouragement, he started pushing back. After his first year, his supervisor said, “Wow, finally you have learnt to say no.” Zhang also realized that he was expected to work independently(独立地). His supervisor urged him to try to solve problems on his own and to ask for guidance only if he became stuck.
“People sometimes brush off a student from another country as ‘rude’, but in their culture, they’re not,” says Amratia, who was a Kenya student at the University of Florida in Gainesville. “Researchers should also remember that their nation’s customs aren’t necessarily best. When you come from a different country, you don’t assume everybody should be doing things your way. I never cared if somebody was different from me as long as it didn’t seriously affect the rest of the lab,” Amratia said.
1. How do people going abroad avoid misunderstanding according to Paragraph 1?| A．By facing challenges bravely. |
| B．By introducing their own ideas. |
| C．By creating more communication chances. |
| D．By learning different cultures and expressing job expectations. |
| A．Don’t be too sensitive to different cultures. | B．People should experience different cultures. |
| C．British are more direct than Americans do. | D．The relation among junior researchers is simple. |
| A．Trying to support one’s own opinions. | B．Accepting advice of elders. |
| C．Pushing back supervisor’s encouragement. | D．Turning to others for help often. |
| A．Working independently and hard. | B．Respecting others’ different cultures. |
| C．Encouraging yourself to fight for yourself. | D．Talking with people with the same culture. |
5 . The Walt Disney Company turns 100 this year, and the whole world celebrates its stories, characters and imagination—but only Philly’s Franklin Institute houses the official Disney 100: The Exhibition (展览).
Making its world debut(首映式) right here in Philadelphia, the exhibition takes guests behind the scenes and puts them into the magic of Disney at what’s sure to be one of the must-see exhibitions of this year.
When to Visit
From February 18 to August 27.
What to Expect
The exhibition features 10 large, themed galleries (主题画廊) that tell the history of Disney from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World.
What can guests expect? Items from the Walt Disney Archives (档案馆), as well as more than 250 of Disney’s “Crown Jewels”. That includes seldom seen original artworks and behind-the-scenes collection. A couple of the items on view include a steamboat whistle (汽笛) from Steamboat Willie(which marked Mickey’s film debut).
Admission & Tickets
Guests have several options when it comes to experiencing the exhibition.
People who visit in the daytime (9 a. m. to 5 p. m.) can buy timed tickets for $45(adults) and $41(children aged 3—11). The best part: General museum admission to the rest of the Franklin Institute is included in the cost.
Looking to save on tickets? Consider visiting during the exhibition’s evening hours, which run from 5 to 8 p. m. Tickets run $25 per person and do not include admission to the rest of the museum.
Lastly, consider picking up Flex Time Tickets, which allow exhibition access for any time. These run $61 a person and must be bought over the phone.
Location & Contact
The Franklin Institute 222 N. 20th Street Philadelphia
(215) 448-1200
1. What can we know about the exhibition?| A．It’s the first exhibition in Philadelphia. | B．It opens to the public in early February. |
| C．It’s really worth seeing for people. | D．It picks up visitors for free. |
| A．A very old whistle. | B．A Disney original model. |
| C．A wonderful debut film. | D．A beautiful steamboat. |
| A．They include general museum costs. | B．You can visit Disney 100 flexibly. |
| C．You can buy them over the phone. | D．They are cheaper. |
6 . For years, animals have been used in the testing of medicine to make sure the products are safe to use for humans. A law that doesn’t require labs to test on animals any more has been signed recently. Before the new law was in place, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) required new medicine to be tested on animals before the labs could move on to test on humans. Companies were required to test their products on animals like a monkey or dog. This causes companies to test on tens of thousands of animals every yar. Now the new law lifts the requirement for animal testing.
According to Science, researchers have been wanting to move away from animal testing. Paul Locke, scientist and lawyer at Johns Hopkins University, told the website: “We have many important drugs that have been developed using animal tests. But as we get into some of these more difficult diseases, especially neurological (神经系统的) diseases, the animal models just aren’t serving us as well.”
The chief scientist of the FDA says that they want to try and get rid of (摆脱) all animal testing. “We support other methods that are backed by science and provide the necessary data showing whether products are safe and effective,” Namandjé Bumpus told Science. One of their choices is called “organs-on-chips (器官芯片)”. These are small chips that contain human cells (细胞). The chips are used to test the effects of medicine. They mimic certain human body functions. For example, they are very soft, there can be some kind of blood flow and they are physically active, just as our bodies.
Aysha Akhtar, a neurologist and president and CEO of the Center for Modern Sciences said: “The decision is still up to the FDA to decide whether the method is to be put into practice.” Anyway, Akhtar expects that new methods of testing will be used.
1. What does the new law state?| A．New medicines are to be tested on humans. | B．The requirement for animal testing is stopped. |
| C．The skills of animal testing need to be improved. | D．More animals are to be used to test new medicine. |
| A．They think it difficult to find enough animals. |
| B．Animal testing fails to function well sometimes. |
| C．Some difficult illnesses get worse after animal testing. |
| D．The medicine is too expensive to be tested on animals. |
| A．Put an end to. | B．Keep away from. | C．Make up for. | D．Model themselves on. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Disapproving. | C．Positive. | D．Uninterested. |
7 . It’s no secret that the Internet is home to some people with bad purposes. But staying safe online doesn’t require you to turn your Internet off.
Use safe public Wi-Fi networks
There are fake（冒充的）Wi-Fi hotspots to attract web surfers in. Once someone connects to such a Wi-Fi, the hacker（黑客）can see basically everything they do online. You should never use an unsafe public Wi-Fi network.
Only enter sites that start with https://
Need to see your checking account balance? If you’re about to enter an site, make sure the address starts with https: //and not http: //.
Turn your Bluetooth off
A team of researchers have found that some people are able to take advantage of the weakness in a Bluetooth connection, and then listen to and change the content of nearby Bluetooth communications.
Most computers remind users to copy and store their data, and it’s worthwhile taking the time to do it once in a while. Reserving data can be a lifesaver if your computer breaks down. You can bring your computer back to its normal use with the stored data.
| A．Reserve data |
| B．Turn to the official site |
| C．The “s” stands for “safe” |
| D．So it’s best to turn it off |
| E．It is usually unlocked with no password |
| F．And you’d better avoid going online outdoors |
| G．Instead, remain careful and take a look at these easy tips for Internet safety |
8 . Thanksgiving is a time of year when we get together with our families and celebrate peace over a giant feast including roast turkey and pumpkin pie.
There are many reasons why the pumpkin pie is made for Thanksgiving, one of which is related to the season. In the USA, Thanksgiving sits at the beginning of the fall season, and this is celebrated over a feast made up of seasonal food. Pumpkins are harvested in North America and Canada during the fall; therefore, being a seasonal crop, it is in richness at this time.
In 1621 some of the earliest American settlers came across pumpkins for the first time and were new to eating it. Early recipes (食谱) describe ways of cooking pumpkins, which would have included hollowing out (挖空) a pumpkin and filling it with milk and honey. They would have then roasted this on a fire. It became a tradition for the Native Americans to bring the pumpkins to the settlers as gifts, and they showed them how to cook and prepare pumpkins.
Pumpkin pie recipes began to appear in English-written American cookbooks in 1670. Some recipes included adding apples for added flavor (味道). Most recipes have continued to follow the basis of using pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, butter, and so on.
The biggest pumpkin pie in the world was made on September 25, 2010, at the New Bremen Pumpkin Fest in Ohio. To make this large pie, 2,796 eggs, 525 pounds of sugar, and 1,212 pounds of canned pumpkin were used. After baking, the total weight of the pie was 3,699 pounds.
The pumpkin pie was a creation made with the help and guidance of Native Americans and is an important part of celebrating Thanksgiving.
1. Why are pumpkins used to celebrate Thanksgiving according to Paragraph 2?| A．Pumpkins are in season in autumn. |
| B．People relate pumpkins to being rich. |
| C．People in North America love eating pumpkins. |
| D．Pumpkins stand for people’s wish for a happy life. |
| A．The celebrations on Thanksgiving. | B．The history of early American settlers. |
| C．The early recipes for making pumpkin pie. | D．The origin of cooking pumpkin on Thanksgiving. |
| A．To show the pumpkin pie was extremely big. |
| B．To describe the good taste of the pumpkin pie. |
| C．To stress the difficulty in gathering pumpkins. |
| D．To explain the process of making the pumpkin pie. |
| A．Growing Crops for Thanksgiving | B．Eating Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving |
| C．The Biggest Pumpkin Pie in the World | D．Traditions of Celebrating Thanksgiving |
9 . The Grammys celebrate the best in music; but behind every songwriter, performer, and producer that makes it to that stage are music teachers and educators who inspired them from a very young age. That’s why the Grammy Awards also hands out a Special Music Award, which recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to music education.
This year, the award went to Annie Ray, the performing arts department chair and orchestra (管弦乐队) director at Annandale High School in Fairfax County, Virginia—a community with many poor people. With the creation of the Crescendo Orchestra, she works to make music accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. Additionally, she created a parent orchestra, in which 200 caregivers learn to play the same instrument as their child every year.
Ray took home both a $ 10, 000 prize and a matching prize for her school’s music program. In an interview following the Merit Award ceremony, Ray credited her pupils for this award. “This is the students’ award,” she said. “I’m just lucky enough to have been a part of their journey and their process and to have been taught by them.”
Now, Ray will use the prize money to buy instruments—something the school has struggled to do. She also plans to create an ongoing scholarship for students who want to become musicians and music educators when they graduate.
For Ray, the moment appears to come full circle, since it was a music teacher who first changed her life at age 5. “The reason I am here is because a teacher changed my life and made me want to be a music educator,” she said. “The work is hard, but it is truly rewarding, and there’s nothing else like it.”
1. Who is the Special Music Award intended for?| A．Songwriters. | B．Music teachers. | C．Music performers. | D．Music producers. |
| A．To let parents learn about music. |
| B．To provide students with access to music. |
| C．To make more money to support the community. |
| D．To enable disabled students to become musicians. |
| A．She helped her students a lot. | B．Her students appreciated her teaching. |
| C．Her students had a great talent for music. | D．She won the award thanks to her students. |
| A．Creative. | B．Easy. | C．Worthwhile. | D．Boring. |
10 . As Spring Break kicks off across the city, it’s an opportunity for families to explore the museums Houston offers.
Asia Society
Travel to Asia this spring break, without leaving Houston and without a passport. A center-wide treasure hunt helps guests learn about the arts and cultures of China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Those who complete the hunt earn a prize! Admission (入场费) is $ 15 for ages 13 and up, $ 9 for ages 7 to 12.
Holocaust Museum
The museum has special Spring Break hours, including being open on Monday, which other museums don’t offer. Visitors can experience the museum’s four permanent (长期的) galleries and the featured exhibition (展览) The Kinsey African American Art＆History Collection, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to the present day. Admission is $ 22 for adults and free for children and students aged 18 and under.
Houston Zoo
Check out the new dinosaur exhibition at the zoo, where kids and adults can discover what these giant, prehistoric animals were like, take in keeper talks to learn what it’s like to look after the zoo’s animals, and explore the ongoing exhibits that bring wildlife up close. Admission starts at $ 34.70 for adults and children above 12 years old, $27.70 for kids 3 to 12.
Museum of Fine Arts
Join museum educators and artists to explore art-making activities inspired by Multiplicity: Blackness in Contem porary American Collage and experiment with new materials, tools, and processes to create your own works of art. Daily gallery activities, coloring sheets, colored pencils, and knowledgeable educators help families discover and explore art. The museum is closed on Monday. Admission is $ 24 for adults and $ 20 for kids 13 to 18.
1. What happens to visitors experiencing Asian cultures?| A．They go hunting after the visit. | B．They leave Houston and head for Asia. |
| C．They are given a prize for finding treasures. | D．They don’t need passports when going abroad. |
| A．Only kids are allowed in. | B．It offers hands-on activities. |
| C．It holds keeper talks every day. | D．Visitors can visit it on Mondays. |
| A．Asia Society. | B．Holocaust Museum. | C．Houston Zoo. | D．Museum of Fine Arts. |
