1 . There Are 4 Types of Anger: Which One Is Yours?

You’re passive-aggressive (被动攻击型)

    1     when a colleague asks for a favor, but then oh, forget to do it—or do it late and not well. You say "it's fine" when it's really not or 'whatever' when you really mean no. These are all classic passive-aggressive behaviors-or patterns of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them.

You make mountains out of molehills (小题大做)

You find the fault in every situation, and regard each conversation as an argument you have to win. Maybe you were made to look or feel inferior（卑微的） growing up. To pay off, you become more aggressive. Instead of feeling like a victim, you learn to be the "rejecter".     2    . And you create conflict or deliver the first blow in an argument so it gives you the chance to be heard, to prove you are smarter, and to show you're right.

Your fuse (保险丝) is short and you burst into anger

When you lose the ability to control a situation, it may set off aggression, violent behavior or explosive outbursts that are not necessary to the situation.    3    . This type of anger can also put people at risk for harm, so it's important to seek professional help.

    4    

When it comes to your religious, political or other beliefs—yours are right, the others are wrong; yours are good, the others are bad. So when others go against your beliefs, you're on the offensive because your beliefs are correct, and therefore your anger is reasonable. Even if your intentions are good, anger gets you in trouble when you allow it get out of control.    5     because you think your morals back the behavior.

A．Your morals fuel your anger

B．Anger itself is not a bad emotion

C．You give an enthusiastic "sure, no problem!"

D．It's how you use your anger that makes it good or bad

E．And you feel you have the right to do whatever you want

F．You put down or reject others first before it can be done to you

G．Getting stuck in traffic, for example, may lead you to yell at other drivers

2 . Scientists have discovered fossils that might have belonged to the heaviest animal in Earth’s history. The blue whale holds the current record as the largest creature to live on Earth. But a collection of bones found in Peru might break that record.

Mario Urbina discovered the bones in 2012. He is with the University of San Marcos’ Natural History Museum in Lima. An international team spent years digging them out from the side of a rocky hill in the Ica desert. The large fossils date back to around 39 million years ago.

After the digging operation, the researchers used 3D scanners to study the surface of the bones and also looked inside. The researchers used the huge but incomplete skeleton to estimate the whale’s size and weight.

The team estimates the ancient creature weighed somewhere between 85 and 340 metric tons. The biggest blue whales found have been within that range, at about 180 metric tons. This means the newly discovered whale was possibly the heaviest animal ever. Bu it was most likely not the longest animal ever.

The research team said one reason the animal weighs more is because its bones are much denser and heavier than a blue whale’s bones. Those super-dense bones suggest the whale may have spent its time in less deep, coastal waters, the scientists said. Other animals that stay close to the coast have heavy bones to help them stay close to the seafloor.

Amson, from the State Museum of Natural History in Germany, said that without the skull, it is hard to know what the whale was eating to support such a huge body. It is possible that the large creature sought food along the seafloor, the researchers said. Or it could have eaten up tons of smaller sea life in the ocean.

1. What did the researchers want to know by using 3D technology?

A．How big and heavy the whale was.	B．What environment the whale faced.
C．What caused the whale to die.	D．How long the whale lived.

2. What do heavier bones mean for this ancient whale?

A．The strength it had.	B．The area where it lived.
C．The way it hunted for food.	D．The speed it swam in the sea.

3. What interested Amson about the ancient whale?

A．The way it moved in the sea.	B．The miss of its head bones.
C．The large amount of food it ate.	D．The threat it brought to other sea life.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Ancestor of Blue Whales Was Discovered

B．Huge Ancient Whale Bones Shock Researchers

C．Mysterious Giant Ancient Whales Puzzle Scientists

D．Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever Found

3 . On January 12, three EF-3 tornadoes came through the city of Griffin, Georgia, where I live. One of the tornadoes passed directly over my house. The rumbling (隆隆声) was strong as the winds pushed against the house. Trees were uprooted, and broken pieces flew through the air. Rain and hail fell in sheets.

Students had to shelter in place. The students gathered together for hours, according to Nicole Dowling, a math teacher at Kennedy Road Middle School. “We all waited for safe passage,” she said. “There were downed trees blocking each direction on Kennedy Road.”

Most students got home safely by 11 p. m., but about two dozen had to remain until the early hours of January 13.

“I’ll never forget the sound,” Dowling said. She heard loud noises as she waited with other teachers in a classroom. “All at once,” she added, “we were under desks for cover. We were all one, listening attentively, until we sensed the storm moving away.”

Mariyah Dallas, a sixth grader, said that she and her family were frightened. “It was very scary because the power was out for more than a day,” she said. “We had to move a lot of trees out of the yard.”

The tornadoes damaged nearly 2,000 buildings in Griffin. Dowling described the result. “Massive trees were broken in half and thrown about,” she said. “Electrical wire were hanging like loose noodles. Ruins lay everywhere.”

Power was knocked out in the city, which has a population of more than 23,000. When I looked into the damage, I saw that a gas station overhang had fallen down, destroying a car under it. The roof of the Hobby Lobby near the shopping center had fallen down.

A study from 2019 suggests that climate change may be a contributing factor to the shift of Tornado Alley, causing it to move eastward. As a result, heavily-populated areas east of the Mississippi River are experiencing more tornadoes than they have in the past.

1. What happened to the students according to the math teacher?

A．They ran away from school.	B．They were trapped in a disaster.
C．They found no places to shelter.	D．They were injured in the tornado.

2. What impressed Dowling most about the tornado?

A．Its sight.

B．Its speed.

C．Its power.

D．Its noises.

3. What do we know about the car in the gas station?

A．It broke down half way.	B．It ran out of gas on the way.
C．It was covered by falling ruins.	D．It was destroyed by falling trees.

4. How does climate change affect tornadoes?

A．It changes their areas.	B．It changes their moving speed.
C．It increases their force to destroy.	D．It increases times to take place.

4 . American Jason Stark’s two young sons talked excitedly for months about seeing the The Super Mario Bros. Movie. When the film opened this month, Star k decided to make a special event of taking his boys to the show.

Star k took a day off from work and drove his boys, ages 9 and 6, about a half-hour from their Connecticut home. They went to watch the movie at an AMC theater with a large special screen called an IMAX.

“We got lunch, we went to the movies and had a fun day together,” said Stark. “They loved it. They were amazed by how big (the screen) was.”

Filmmakers and theater business leaders say movie watchers are seeking such new, interesting experiences. American and Canadian ticket sales of traditional movies this year are 16 percent below 2019. However, people have attended movies in large numbers for films and showings that use special effects, including Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water.

Theaters are employing technology to create improved experiences. Changes include larger screens, special sound systems, seats that move in connect ion with action in a film and other environmental effects.

Market researcher Comscore visualizes these special shows will make up 16.7 percent of U. S. movie ticket sales. The company says that number was 9.2 percent in 2019.

Theater companies continue to build large, special viewing screens known as premium format (高级格式). The total number of premium format screens in North America reached 1,940 in 2022, says Omdia, another research company. It says the new number represents an increase of 4.4 percent over the year before.

The average ticket price to see a movie in the U. S. is around $11. Premium screenings usually cost five to seven dollars more.

B&B Theatres operates 531 screens in 14 states and offers large format screens as well as heated chairs that can be raised and lowered, immersive (亲临其境) audio and seats timed to move with a movie’s action.

1. What impressed Star k and his two sons most about the movie?

A．Its large screen.	B．Its moving story.
C．Its famous actors.	D．Its excited audience.

2. What’s the problem with traditional movies?

A．They are out of date.	B．They will disappear in the future.
C．They are less popular now.	D．People no longer like to see them.

3. What does the underlined word “visualizes” mean in paragraph 6?

A．Warns.

B．Expects.

C．Doubts.

D．Announces.

4. What do we know about the new technology movies?

A．They are costly and difficult to build.	B．They have lost their traditional style.
C．They only attract the young to watch.	D．They cost more for people to enjoy.

5 . Getting the best deal

Bargaining is a difficult process. The buyer wants to purchase a product at its minimum price while the seller wants to maximize the potential for profit.     1    , and thus it is in the best interest of buyers to strategize exactly how they will convince sellers to lower their prices.

First, buyers should assume that the price tag represents the starting point of negotiations, not the final word on the matter. Buyers should begin by asking the salesperson whether any sales or discounts will soon be advertised.     2    , the salesperson probably will not volunteer to give one to them. Salespeople often work on commission, so it is frequently to their advantage to hide this information from their customers.

Second, buyers need to find out whether the seller has lowered prices in the past and, if SO, by how much.     3    , he or she can request a similar price. This step in the bargaining 2 process requires perseverance, but it can pay off financially. Also, it is important that buyers never let sellers know that they need their products because the seller is then less likely to lower the price.

Finally, buyers must be patient     4    , as buyers must collect a good deal of information about the product. Sometimes buyers might need to purchase a product at a more expensive price sim ply because they do not have the time necessary to shop further. The buyer’s time is important, too, and sometimes it is worth spending extra money if he or she needs the item immediately. However, sometimes simply by waiting for two weeks or two months, the buyer will save a considerable amount of money.     5    .

A．Even if customers really want the item

B．If customers do not request a special deal

C．Looking for bargains takes time and energy

D．It can be worthwhile to wait under these circumstances

E．The desires of the buyer and the seller oppose each other

F．Buyers must be prepared to walk away from an item when bargaining

G．If the buyer learns that the seller has offered discounts to other customers

6 . San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s Imagination area encourages creativity, language development, emotional skills, and artistic expression. Get into the rhythm with percussion instruments or become a storyteller in the Puppet Theater.

Money Sense

Explore San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum’s new Money Sense exhibit supported by PNC Foundation! Step into the world of financing and banking to introduce your little one to mathematics and finances!

Puppet Theater

The Puppet Theater is the ideal place for children to develop speaking and listening skills. Communicating with puppets gives children the confidence to express their ideas and feelings through the roles they take on. Parents let their kids take the lead and showcase their creation.

Thank you to Imagination area supporters: The Stanford Family, Price Philanthropies Foundation, The Linden Root Dickenson Foundation, KPBS, and the Jordan Ressler Charitable Fund.

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320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

Museum Hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday — Saturday: 9:30 am — 4:30 pm

Sunday: 12:30 pm — 4:30 pm

Admission

Members (and children under the age of one): Free

Children & Adults: $11.50 per person

Group Rate (10 or more people): $10.00 per person. Must book ahead.

1. What is the purpose of the Money Sense exhibit?

A．To teach history.	B．To introduce finances.
C．To improve kids’ physical health.	D．To help kids learn about animals.

2. What benefit can children get from the Puppet Theater?

A．Learning about nature.	B．Enhancing sports skills.
C．Understanding technology.	D．Developing speaking skills.

3. What is the admission fee for a group of 12 adults?

A．$100.

B．$115.

C．$120.

D．$138.

7 . There are a lot of different ways you can di g deeper into your personality, and this article will walk you through some of the best to help you get started.

    1     Values are the big ideas that shape your decisions. These ideas are broad goals like following dreams, being close to family or staying healthy. When you can recognize your values, you can set goals depending on your personality.     2    

Know what you like. Your values are the motivation behind your goals.     3     Interest can extend periods of study or work time. If you build a career around your hobbies, you will remain happier than if you ignore them. For example, if your interest is art, you will be much happier in a career that focuses on art instead of a career about sports. Even if you are not an artist, you could do things such as teaching art or writing about art.

Recognize your strengths and weaknesses. No one is great at everything, and that’s okay. Pay attention to when you are succeeding in a task and when you are struggling.     4     You will know what your strengths and weaknesses are. So, you can use that knowledge to improve your weaknesses or play to your strengths.

Get feedback (反馈).     5     Compare what they say to how you feel about your personality. If they match, then it is likely that you display these your characters consistently. If several people close to you have very different views on your personality, you should examine your beliefs about yourself.

A．Recognize your values.

B．Understand your social needs.

C．This will make it more likely for you to achieve your goals.

D．But your interest can provide the focus needed to reach them.

E．Ask your close friends and family how they see your personality.

F．This will increase your awareness of your particular talents and abilities.

G．Understanding these needs will allow you to keep yourself balanced and happy.

8 . Luisa Yu, a 79-year-old woman from Miami, dreamed about traveling as a young girl. Now she completed visiting every UN nation in the world, all 193, in November 2023.

“When I went to the movies, I saw this beautiful background about the scenery, the nature, the rivers, the mountains, and that fascinated me,” Yu said. “That’s why I always thought someday I will go to these places and travel.

At 23, as an exchange student studying medical technologies in the US, Yu decided that she wanted to visit all of the countries in the world, but visa restrictions didn’t allow her to travel outside of the country. She decided to explore the US via Greyhound buses. She saved her vacation time from working at Miami, Florida hospitals and was able to take long trips across the US. There are only two states that Yu has yet to visit — Kentucky and Oklahoma.

It took Yu 15 years to get her green card that would allow her to travel internationally and there were times that she worked three jobs to save money to travel. The Miami resident eventually took a part-time job as a travel agent, which gave her many more opportunities to travel to new places around the globe.

In the past 50 years, Yu has been visiting countries across the world, even some that are very tough to get into. She has tried several kinds of meat when she visited North Korea, explored the beaches of Somalia, and even skydived in Dubai when she was 73.

Yu’s advice to people who are fond of traveling is to just do it. She said, “Don’t wait for anybody. If I keep on waiting, it will never happen, because the opportunity sometimes comes only once.”

1. What inspired Luisa Yu to travel?

A．Reading books.	B．Watching movies.
C．Friends’ suggestions.	D．Work experience.

2. Why did Yu fail to travel abroad in her 20s?

A．Because of visa limits.	B．Because of tight finances.
C．Because of short holidays.	D．Because of safety problems.

3. In which place did Yu skydive?

A．Dubai.

B．Miami.

C．Somalia.

D．North Korea.

4. What does Yu advise people to do?

A．Apply for the travel visa in advance.

B．Try various jobs to get colorful experiences.

C．Look for friends with shared interest in travel.

D．Catch every chance to do what they want to do.

9 . Museums feature eye-catching spotlights and masses of collections in noisy downtown areas. However, many museums showing the unique local culture can now be found in the villages.

Located near a wide piece of cornfields in Xinjia Village is a museum about Mahu Opera, a traditional art of the Northeast China. Developed on a site formerly used as a primary school, this museum has five exhibition rooms with nearly 2,000 objects on show, including masks, costumes, instruments and books, most of which were donated by a local inheritor（继承者） of intangible cultural heritage. “By exhibiting them in the village, I hope to let more people know about the ancient form of art originating in the region,” said the inheritor.

In Xinjia village, with a population of only about 2,800, there are now five museums built near local houses. The museums are helping them know more about the past and record local history and encouraging tourists from cities to visit such regions. Villagers hope to promote the development of cultural tourism in the village and deliver a better living environment and also higher incomes to them.

Museums serve as cultural centers for villagers in rural regions. Besides a museum about cultural artworks related to Mahu Opera, there are other museums reflecting the history of this village situated in Shuangyang district in the city of Changchun, Northeast China. Shuangyang District, with more than 300 years of history in the field of deer breeding, has a “sika deer museum”. Wandering through the 7,200-square-meter building, people can learn in detail about this local history and tradition of raising deer, and its industry development process.

“We intend to preserve the cultural roots of Shuangyang and let people know about its civilization. People here have gone through hardships in developing the deer industry , and we need to pass on the qualities of hard work to our future generations through the museum.” said a founder of the museum.

1. What can we learn about the museum built in a former primary school?

A．The objects focus on a local traditional art.

B．The tourists are mainly from local villages.

C．The museum covers an area of 7,200 square meters.

D．The exhibitions were all donated by a cultural inheritor.

2. What's villagers' hope according to the third paragraph?

A．The high grain production.	B．The high income from tourism.
C．The spread of their traditions.	D．The protection of the environment.

3. What is the function of “sika deer museum”?

A．To teach villagers to raise deer.	B．To display artworks of local villagers.
C．To show the development of raising deer.	D．To inspire future generations to protect deer.

4. In which part of a magazine may the text appear?

A．Tourism.

B．Culture.

C．Philosophy.

D．Environment.

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Your adventure starts in Munich, Germany, where a guided city tour introduces the city’s rich heritage. Sail (航行) through charming towns like Emmersdorf, Austria, where you’ll taste local wines. You will see the artistic and music al beauty of Vienna. As the ship travels towards Linz, prepare for an unforgettable evening at the Captain’s Gala Dinner.

Discovering the Wonders of the Nile: An Egyptian Odyssey

You will start your adventure in Cairo, where a city tour introduces you to the famous Egyptian Museum. Sail past ancient temples, hidden cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Your journey ends in the beach of Hurghada, where you can see the sun on the golden sands of the Red Sea coast.

Discovering the Beauty of the Mekong: A Journey Through Vietnam and Cambodia

Board a seven-night Mekong River ship, where you’ll find floating villages and markets, endless rice paddies (稻田), and breathtaking scenery. You will see the beauty of Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience one of the most unforgettable sunsets you’ll ever see.

Yangtze River Ship: A Voyage Through China’s Heart

The journey allows you to see the country’s ancient traditions with its modern wonders. Your exploration begins in Beijing. Continue your journey to Xi’an, where you will see the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and the Giant Panda Breeding Centre in Chengdu. Conclude your unforgettable adventure in Shanghai, experiencing the city’s energy and modern skyline.

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1. Where does Danube River Rhapsody begin?

A．Munich.

B．Emmersdorf.

C．Vienna.

D．Linz.

2. Which of the following allows visitors to see floating villages?

A．Yangtze River Ship.	B．Danube River Rhapsody.
C．Discovering the Wonders of the Nile.	D．Discovering the Beauty of the Mekong.

3. How can visitors learn more about the journeys?

A．By sending a mail.	B．By making a phone call.
C．By visiting the website.	D．By asking the journeys’ guides in person.