Last summer, Hilda worked as a volunteer with dolphin trainers at a sea life park. Her job was to make sure the tanks were free of any items so that the trainers could train the dolphins to fetch specific items. However, one day after cleaning, one of the dolphins, Maya, presented Hilda with a candy wrapper from the tank. When Katherine, the trainer, saw this, she blamed Hilda for her carelessness. Upset but not discouraged by this event, Hilda decided to do some spying on Maya.
The next morning, Hilda arrived at the park early. She put on her scuba gear (水下呼吸器) and jumped into the tank for her usual, underwater sweep. Finding nothing in the tank, she climbed out of the water just in time to see Katherine jumping in on the other side. After what happened yesterday, Hilda knew what she was doing. She watched as Katherine performed her underwater search, but Hilda wasn’t surprised when she surfaced empty-handed.
During the tank sweeps, Maya had been swimming playfully, but now the dolphin stopped suddenly and swam to the back part of the tank where the filter (过滤) box was located. She stuck her nose down behind the box and then swam away. What was Maya doing back there? Hilda wondered. She jumped back into the water and swam over to take a look behind the box, and her question was answered. Hilda then swam across the tank following Maya’s path and emerged from the water to find Katherine removing her scuba gear. As Katherine turned around, her mouth dropped open. There was Maya at the edge of the tank with a comb (梳子) in her mouth waiting for her treat.
“Maya! Where did you get that?” demanded Katherine, taking the comb and throwing her a fish. “I know where she got it,” declared Hilda climbing out of the tank with a handful of items still wet from their watery, resting place. “What’s all this?” Katherine asked, obviously confused.
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“This is Maya’s secret,” Hilda said with a big smile.
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . Common Mistakes New Runners Make
Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury.
·Doing too much too soon
One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine
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Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.
·Not wearing the right equipment
•Running through pain
A.Not taking rest days |
B.If you’re just starting out |
C.Comparing yourself to others |
D.Running can be uncomfortable at times |
E.It’s important not to use the same muscles |
F.While it may be true that you don’t need expensive equipment to take up running |
G.Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week |
Whenever you have to write a paper, a letter, or any other document for work or school, you probably head toward the computer. Now, most people reach for
Fountain pens
So far, Mr. Lewis is pleased with the results of his experiment. He reports that his students are taking more care with their work, and their self-confidence has improved as well. He is happy with the
4 . When she first looked for her wedding dress, Gwendolyn Stuglis had a budget or $1,000. After trying on several dresses, she was
As most brides do, she hung her wedding dress in her closet when the
Stulgis was moved by Ashley’s
A.shown | B.donated | C.awarded | D.reminded |
A.lights | B.tears | C.fears | D.troubles |
A.price | B.drawback | C.catch | D.decision |
A.accepted | B.offered | C.purchased | D.abandoned |
A.seriously | B.fortunately | C.doubtfully | D.completely |
A.expectation | B.dignity | C.admiration | D.pride |
A.reception | B.trade | C.ceremony | D.bargain |
A.stored | B.wasted | C.ignored | D.treasured |
A.charming | B.suitable | C.selfless | D.kind |
A.requests | B.levels | C.plans | D.solutions |
A.passed onto | B.helped out | C.devoted to | D.handed over to |
A.gathered | B.happened | C.flooded | D.swelled |
A.account | B.application | C.comment | D.post |
A.busy | B.confident | C.outgoing | D.hesitant |
A.describing | B.treating | C.impressing | D.directing |
A.response | B.dream | C.reaction | D.message |
A.secretly | B.excitedly | C.desperately | D.eagerly |
A.sheltered | B.promoted | C.started | D.collected |
A.giving | B.surprising | C.refreshing | D.moving |
A.design | B.achieve | C.update | D.copy |
1. What sport does the man like best?
A.Volleyball. | B.Softball. | C.Basketball. |
A.Classical music. | B.Pop music. | C.Jazz. |
A.He hangs out with them. |
B.He plays sports with them. |
C.He shares music with them. |
A.At 2:30 p.m. | B.At 3:30 p.m. | C.At 3:00 p.m. |
6 . In 2000, Andréa Speranza achieved her dream of becoming a firefighter joining the Halifax Regional Fire Service. Her job was exactly as satisfying as she imagined it would be, except for one thing: she still hadn’t seen another woman in her role — not in a magazine, not on television, not in real life. Even today, less than five percent of firefighters in Canada are women. Speranza decided that she wanted to help young women see that they, too, could have a career like hers.
The result is Camp Courage, a program for girls aged 15 to 19 who want to learn more about firefighting. In 2006, Speranza and about 20 volunteers welcomed their first 17 participants, recruiting (招募) attendees through advertising in schools and recreation centers. Over the course of eight days, the girls discovered the ins and outs of being first responders: learning how to put out fires, deliver first aid and even use the jaws of life (救生钳) on a car.
Camp Courage now runs one session every year in Halifax and is free to attend. To offset costs, Speranza and her fellow campers fundraise by holding everything from car washes to comedy nights. Hopeful campers must also submit an essay describing how they plan to help their community, or a specific individual in need. And they have to deliver on the plan—from building a bench (长椅) for a senior at a bus stop to launching a local chapter of the Kids Help Phone.
Hundreds of girls have passed through Camp Courage, and 36 percent are doing exactly what 52-year-old Speranza hoped they would: working as first responders across the country. This past summer, the camp held its first session for young women in Halifax, as well as its first national camp in Calgary with plans to roll out more in 2023.
1. What was probably Speranza’s wish in 2001?A.To see more female firefighters. |
B.To make contact with more teenage girls. |
C.To be recruited to the Halifax Regional Fire Service. |
D.To work part-time in schools and recreation centers. |
A.Risks. | B.Chances. | C.Details. | D.Purposes. |
A.It is a nonprofit international organization. |
B.It teaches the value of being helpful to others. |
C.It requires its campers to write an essay every week. |
D.It introduces boys and girls to the emergency services. |
A.She had a burning ambition to play comedy. |
B.She used to be reserved and disciplined. |
C.She is intellectual and scholarly. |
D.She is brave and inspiring. |
1. When is the reality show on?
A.At 7:00. | B.At 8:30. | C.At 9:00. |
A.It’s too long. | B.She’s seen it many times. | C.Much action is involved in it. |
A.Cleaning the house. | B.Decorating the bathroom. | C.Fixing things around the house. |
In a tea plantation (种植园), Maksim Ruban examined the collected fresh tea leaves carefully as local farmers began their annual tea-picking season.
The 25-year-old Russian runs a tea business in St. Petersburg, Russia. His company,
In a local Keemun black tea company, Ruban
1. 日常生活中的友善行为;
2. 友善行为的意义或价值;
3. 提出倡议。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:传统美德traditional virtues
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10 . Map reading, growing fruit and vegetable and basic car service are also more common skills among the baby boomer generation. But according to a new survey, just one in three 18- to 25-year-olds are able to do basic DIY, compared to two-thirds of those aged 58 and over.
Sarah Clarke-Kuehn, Chief Operating Officer-Commercial, said, “The survey findings are so interesting as they highlight a very common incorrect conception related to ‘getting old’.”
When asked at what age they thought developing new skills becomes “difficult”, Gen Z respondents said they were 35 years old, while those aged over 58 believed this number was 63 years old. The belief is that there is a boundary between learning new skills and getting a sense of achievement. But we know that this is just not the case. The benefits in continuing to enjoy life, as well as developing new talents are very significant—both physically and mentally as we grow older.
Neuroscientist and author, Dr Julia Jones, said, “We underestimate our brain’s ability to continue learning. Our brain is the most complex and precise structure in the known universe but we only use a small part of its true potential throughout our lifetimes. To boost continued brain health, we should learn complex and novel skills at all ages. This becomes more important as we age, because these learning experiences help to build new connections between neurons (神经细胞) that maintain intelligence and reduce the risk of future brain decline.”
“Learning languages and musical instruments are believed to be effective at boosting neuroplasticity (神经可塑性) due to their complex nature, but all learning is beneficial and can bring a sense of achievement, purpose and social engagement.”
Dr Jones added. “Find a new hobby and throw yourself into a wonderful learning experience or pick up an old pastime and improve those skills. I’m currently learning to play the guitar and it’s opened up a whole new world of music and fun.”
1. What is mentioned about the young generation in the text?A.They lose interest in DIY. |
B.They have no idea in plants. |
C.Many of them lack some basic skills. |
D.Many of them own poor reading skills. |
A.Learning brings a sense of belonging. |
B.It is never too late to learn in one’s life. |
C.It is necessary to show off one’s talents. |
D.The benefits of lifelong learning are temporary. |
A.The significance of knowing the structure of the brain. |
B.The difficulties in improving the ability of the brain. |
C.The reasons for taking full advantage of the brain. |
D.The process of protecting the brain from risk. |
A.Favorable. | B.Negative. | C.Doubtful. | D.Unclear. |