1 . When water is cold, people will find it uncomfortable to swim. Wetsuits(潜水服)can help keep people warm.
The wetsuit doesn't have a long history. According to studies, the wetsuit only began during WWII when Italians started wearing wetsuits that were made of rubber. And it was widely believed in 1951, Hugh Bradner began working to improve the equipment.
Now there are many kinds of wetsuits. Contrary to what some may think, wetsuits do not work by keeping the diver(潜水员)dry; they are designed to let water into the suit. This thin layer of water is trapped(保存)between the diver and the suit. And it's allowed to move between the skin of the diver and the inside layer.
Wetsuits can also differ in thickness. They range from about 0. 5mm to 8mm in thickness. It's true that thicker wetsuits are more likely to affect your movement.
A.But they're much better at giving you warmth. |
B.As for the difference, wetsuits can differ in size. |
C.The history of the wetsuit is an interesting story. |
D.This led to the development of a kind of new wetsuit. |
E.Many wetsuits are very light and easy to wear and take off. |
F.As a result, the water gradually warms up to body temperature. |
G.And they can provide protection from the sun and cuts from rocks. |
Prioritizing Safety at Winter Games
The countdown to the opening of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has already kicked off. Besides Beijing’s promise of hosting a “fantastic, extraordinary and excellent” Winter Olympic Games, “safe” is also
Compared to Tokyo’s, the prevention measures in Beijing 2022 could be stricter. Beijing Organizing Committee has highlighted the importance of full vaccination (接种),
3 . Marion Sheppard had always been a keen dancer. However, she found her vision began to
Then after several months, Sheppard
Sheppard asked at a Manhattan community center run by Visions, an organization for the visually impaired, if she could teach line dancing there, but was
Sheppard’s
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A.seized | B.bothered | C.spotted | D.shaped |
A.humble | B.energetic | C.proud | D.still |
A.suspecting | B.hesitating | C.complaining | D.protesting |
A.reaction | B.excuse | C.ambition | D.assumption |
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A.pricey | B.risky | C.strange | D.childish |
A.slightly | B.definitely | C.frequently | D.eventually |
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A.claimed | B.observed | C.instructed | D.preserved |
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A.tip | B.comment | C.requirement | D.clue |
A.relevant | B.simple | C.novel | D.possible |
4 . There’s a child-like joy that comes with ordering something online — whether it be clothes or kitchen facilities. We sit refreshing the postal service to see when our items will arrive, and we become overly excited, hopeful and anxious.
Ryan Howes, a clinical psychologist from Pasadena California, has interpreted this phenomenon as “anticipatory pleasure”. “A lot of people believe that placing that order and waiting for it does feel good. This is why people look forward to dinner reservations, hair appointments and yes, receiving packages,” he says.
But it’s not the purchase itself that brings about this happiness. Experts say there’s something about the anticipation of waiting that is exciting for those in need of change in their lives. “It can be helpful to anticipate good things in the future, ’’says Ryan Howes. “Waiting for a parcel can serve as a temporary distraction (分心) from the dullness of your life because it gives you something new to wake up to and get excited about.”
However, anticipatory pleasure isn’t always a good thing. While waiting, many are worried about their items arriving on time, appearing broken, or simply not living up to expectations. Even when our package finally arrives, you’ll find that initial excitement has probably waned. Howes cautions that comfort shopping is only a temporary fix. It’s just a distraction from bigger problems, but it hasn’t done anything to change the bigger problems. It only helps you escape from them temporarily.
“Many people often seek external solutions, such as luxury purchases or alcohol, as a way of feeling better quickly. However, a healthier long-term curing mechanism is to look inward and appreciate your life with gratitude. Real pleasure comes from taking action rather than wait passively.” Howes says.
So the next time you feel the urge to order and track something online, chew over it.
1. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1?A.To inform a trend. | B.To state an opinion. |
C.To describe a phenomenon. | D.To issue a warning. |
A.Faded. | B.Strengthened. | C.Returned. | D.Emerged. |
A.Objective. | B.Supportive. | C.Doubtful. | D.Unclear. |
A.Shopping online at will. |
B.Seeking external stimulation. |
C.Escaping from life occasionally. |
D.Pursuing inner satisfaction actively. |
Some inventors have developed a face mask with a remote-controlled mouth. Many people, who thought it can effectively protect them
The new masks would
6 . Simple Tips to Increase Self-Confidence
Having confidence begins with having a mind full of confident thoughts. A mind is controlled by you, therefore believing only the things that will bring you things you desire. Almost anyone in the world can have confidence.
Set goals
It’s a great idea to keep a “Goals Book” and every time something enters your mind you’d like to achieve, list it in the book. Soon you’ll see a pattern among all your goals.
People usually can’t tell you how you should live your life when it’s just an expression of their own shortcomings. Don’ allow the shortcomings of others to affect your life negatively. No one but you knows your interests and ambitions. Work in the direction of your true loves and ignore everything that enters your mind going against your own desires.
Challenge your beliefs
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Don’t expect changes right away and have patience in knowing that it takes time to be the person you wish to be. The wonderful thing about becoming a more self-confident person is that little benefits start taking shape almost immediately.
As you achieve confidence, and find little moments of confidence coming closer and closer, all the things you desire will come to you easier than you ever imagined.
A.Follow your heart |
B.They keep coming one after the other |
C.Believe in a power greater than yourself |
D.When you make conclusions about your goals |
E.If you maintain a confident position long enough |
F.And, it is entirely easier than you may have once believed |
G.Examine all of your beliefs and determine if they are in line with the life you desire |
7 . On a sunny afternoon, Andreas Fath climbed out of a river in Paducah. A small crowd was on hand to witness his setting a new world record. This man had just finished swimming the entire length of the Tennessee River—1,049 kilometers. And he did it in just 34 days!
As a chemist from Hochshule Furtwangen University, the 52-year-old man had taken on this swim for science. His primary goal was not to get his name into Guinness World Records. What really drove this swim was a desire to make people aware of the seriousness of water pollution.
Fath’s crew included his family. Martin Knoll, who helped organize Fath’s swim, also took par t. Knoll is an environmental scientist at the University of the South. He describes this swim as a vehicle for getting people interested in water quality and how we pollute water without realizing it.
It took Fath 34 days to swim the river’s length. Along the way, his crew took measurements of the water’s temperature and pH. They also recorded weather and the speed of the river’s currents (涌流). As for the Tennessee River, they collected daily water samples. A small plastic device attached to one leg of Fath’s wet suit sampled the chemical pollutants (污染物) through which he swam. Finally, Fath’s goal is to use such data to know what on earth results in water pollution. Then he wants to find ways to keep those chemicals out of the water.
Back in Germany, Fath and his students have finished examining their data. They plan to publish their findings soon. Identifying materials that hide in the river isn’t only important for the animals that live there. “It’s also a way to protect human health,” says Fath.
1. What was the main purpose of Andreas Fath’s long swim?A.To make history. | B.To set a new world record. |
C.To bring attention to water pollution. | D.To provide inspiration for scientific research. |
A.It was tiring. | B.It was painful. | C.It was interesting. | D.It was meaningful. |
A.To identify the sources of pollution. | B.To learn a lot more about the currents. |
C.To know chemicals’ effects on water. | D.To get pollutants removed from the water. |
A.Analyze the collected data. | B.Get the findings published. |
C.Study how to improve health. | D.Identify materials in other rivers. |
8 . Bill worked as a fireman for 17 years. He’s been proud of his bravery in risking his life to
Bill’s wife Daisy
After several months, Daisy was suddenly woken up by Coco’s
“He’s always there watching me, helping me,
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A.at peace | B.at work | C.in place | D.in danger |
A.making sure | B.turning out | C.determining | D.doubting |
A.seldom | B.never | C.hardly | D.ever |
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10 . I have met many people, but I will always remember my teacher, Mrs. Lawrence.
I will remember Mrs. Lawrence for her good character. She is always nice and helpful to the students. She will take every chance to praise the students that are not so good in class. I wish I could have the same great character as her.
I will always remember the great moments when we are together. Once I stayed in her room for several days and it was really enjoyable. I love to listen to all the stories and things about her.
I also like her creativity(创造力). We don’t like boring books, music, pictures, students and so on. She teaches us about these boring things in ways that we like. I also enjoy the way she asks us to be quiet while she is talking at the front of the classroom. She will give us a lovely little flower when we do something well. The student that has got the most flowers at the end of the month will receive gifts like pies, drinks and chips.
I will never forget Mrs. Lawrence. She has taught me to always be a person of good character, even if I'm angry. She has taught me just to have fun and not to worry. She has also taught me to be creative and enjoy what I do. That is why I will remember Mrs. Lawrence forever.
1. Mrs. Lawrence is considered to be creative because she ______.A.buys students food every month | B.loves the students that are not good |
C.teaches students in interesting ways | D.doesn’t teach boring things to students |
A.She lives with Mrs. Lawrence now. |
B.She likes creative people of good character. |
C.She gets the most flowers in her class. |
D.She wants to be a teacher like Mrs. Lawrence. |
A.great moments with Mrs. Lawrence |
B.interesting stories about Mrs. Lawrence |
C.friendship between Mrs. Lawrence and her students |
D.the reason why the author will always remember Mrs. Lawrence |