As I was coming into Middle School, Grade Six, I was really excited because my friend Jennifer was going to be in the same Middle School as me! At first things were great, she introduced me to her fiend, Amy and we had lots of fun together. Then things started to change. Jennifer was very controlling: I couldn't make new friends, because if I hung out with different people, she would decide that I was "mad at her and Amy". So I didn't make new friends, and pretty soon being Jennifer's friend became a battle between Amy and me.
Jennifer wanted to be the "leader" of our little group. Amy and I were never partners in class projects or gym; it was always, "Who gets the privilege(荣耀)of being Jennifer's partner." It was either Jennifer liked me and she left Amy out or Jennifer liked Amy and she left me out. Amy and I both wanted to be Jennifer's number one. Being Jennifer's friend became the most important thing in the world.
I always waited for Jennifer and Amy after classes, so we could walk together to our next class. Amy and Jennifer chatted by Jennifer's desk as Jennifer packed her books up and I waited by the door. Sometimes when they left, they'd walk right past me. No "Thanks for waiting". No "Sorry we took so long". It was as if they couldn't even see me. Yet I still waited after every single class.
Most of the time we gossiped(传播流言蜚语)about people, and I soon realized that nobody was good enough for Jennifer. Jennifer had a list of bad things about everybody, even Amy. And I'm sure she had a list of bad things about me, too. After months of living through school this way, I had really changed. I was moody, depressed, lonely, and I didn't smile much. I spent lots of days trying not to cry. I felt so left out.
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Finally, near the end of the school year, I got sick of being treated so poorly.
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I'm in Grade Seven now, and I have tons of friends.
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2 . For her 85th.birthday, I gave my mother an iPad. She'd never used a computer. She had a trying relationship with her TV remote control and a poor track record with her cell.
She was interested in a tablet because she knew people who had them.
Our first task was email. She quickly learned the fundamentals.
Next, we tackled Netflix. Mom was a movie lover with an appetite for thrillers. She was astonished by the amount of thrillers that Netflix has on offer. One Saturday she called because she was having trouble logging onto Netflix.
She learned to Zoom and FaceTime. She experimented with podcasts. She started emailing her grandchildren.
We speak on the phone every day. Now, we also FaccTime, Zoom and email. She powers through e-books, marveling (惊叹)that she can check them out in the middle of the night. She watches TV series. She knows what's trending. But she has not yet successfully surfed the Net.
I can't wait for the day when we can sit down in person and surf the Net together. Meanwhile, it's great to see how much her confidence has grown.
A.Mom is a reader. |
B.Reading is difficult. |
C.Yesterday, she FaceTimed me. |
D.I suggested it might require an update. |
E.And she believed that she must keep up with technology. |
F.So it's apparent that email is by no means important in our daily life. |
G.But she couldn't see the point of emailing when she could phone or visit in person. |
A group of wild Asian elephants have wandered more than 500km across China over the last 15months. Already famous at home, they have received of
Twitter and YouTube are full of clips(片段)of the elephants. Clips that show them
The world has seen China's efforts to protect the wild elephants. For over a month, authorities have sent police
"The attitude of Chinese people toward the elephants is not only fascinating,
An assistant professor at City University of New York said the event has had
4 . San Francisco Bay Area is a great place to be if you're a sports fan, as you'll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride. If you are anywhere close to the area during a game, these fantastic sports events are here for you.
San Francisco Giants Baseball
The San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park. This is a fun ballpark because it's always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay. It's one of the most popular San Francisco sports events. The Giants are part of the National League West Division. Since their arrival here in 1958, they have been World Series Champions three times.
Golden State Warriors Basketball
The fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this region's only NBA team. Their regular season runs from late October through mid-April, and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. In total, the Warriors has won six NBA championships.
San Francisco 49ers Football
The 49ers are San Francisco's NFL team, though they have recently moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about an hour south of SF. The football team was named for the prospectors(探矿者)who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush. They've won 5 Super Bowl championships, all between 1981 and 1994.
San Jose Sharks Hockey
The San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey(冰球). They were founded in 1991 as the only Bay Area team to compete in the NHL. Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center, which they call the Shark Tank, located about an hour southeast of SF.
1. Which team once won world championships?A.The Giants. | B.The Golden State Warriors. |
C.The 49ers. | D.The San Jose Sharks. |
A.The Oracle Park. | B.The Chase Center. |
C.Levi's Stadium. | D.The SAP Center. |
A.Tour guides. | B.Coaches. |
C.Team leaders. | D.Sports fans. |
5 . When I worked on the manufacturing shop(车间)floor, we rarely saw plant managers. Except for one. He often walked through the plant. He checked out product quality. He stopped for a brief word—usually no more than a "hello." He wasn't outgoing. He didn't display any of the qualities typically associated with a "leader." Yet we liked him.
In a 1992 University of Pittsburgh study, researchers had four women attend a number of different classes. Their attendance varied: one woman might attend every class; a different woman might attend only a few. What didn't vary was their behavior. None of the women spoke in class or spoke to other students.
At the end of the term, students were asked which woman they liked best. Who "won"? Women who attended the highest number of classes. According to the researchers, "Mere exposure had weak effects on familiarity, but strong effects on attraction and similarity." Or in non-researcher-speak: If I see you frequently, I naturally like you more. That's the power of showing up.
Knowing someone will show up in the future also matters. In a 1967 University of Minnesota study, researchers gave study participants profiles of two people and told them that one would be a partner in future discussion groups. When asked, the participants said they liked their future partner more. Even though the profiles were almost identical.
Want your team or your customers to like you more? Show up. Drop in. Drop by. Send a brief note. Make a quick phone call. You don't have to say or do much. Then, be consistent in your behavior. In time, people will expect you to drop in or drop by, whether in person or virtually. Anticipating future contact will make them like you more.
1. What does the first paragraph serve as?A.An introduction. | B.A background. |
C.A comment. | D.An explanation. |
A.Answering questions frequently. | B.Greeting others enthusiastically. |
C.Behaving more like others. | D.Attending classes more often. |
A.Familiarity contributes to likability. |
B.Identical behaviours enhance likability. |
C.Future partnership increases likability. |
D.Virtual contacts benefit likability. |
A.Power of likability. | B.Research on likability. |
C.Definition of likability. | D.Application of likability. |
6 . People today are not unfamiliar with term such as "going eco-friendly" and "sustainable lifestyle". However, there exists a group of sceptics(怀疑论者)who believe that going eco-friendly is merely a fad(一时的风尚). I disagree with this viewpoint, Going eco-friendly is not merely a fad and it does, in fact, change the beliefs and attitudes of people.
The long-term presence of environmental organisations shows the efforts that people have made towards going eco-friendly. Organisations such as World Wildlife Fund advocate people to go eco-friendly. The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades.
Another strong indicator is the emergence of sustainable products in many industries, such as organic produce and electric vehicles. The consumer demand, coupled with eco-conscious(环保意识的)businesses, is behind the sharp increase in such products. This shows a shift in the beliefs and attitudes of people towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle. Thus, it seems quite certain that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad.
While some people who broadcast their eco-friendly practices are criticised for just hoping to project an eco-conscious image, there are a number of celebrities who have been practising the zero-waste lifestyle for years. For those who do so for years, and not mere days or months, it is indeed a commitment that can only come with a true change in beliefs and attitudes towards caring for the earth.
The call to save the earth looks set to stay. With the development of technology and the appearance of many platforms advocating going green, people are more willing to change their beliefs and attitudes when they can learn about and appreciate the positive impact of the work of different environmental organisations and individuals. It is hoped that these effects will go a long way in ensuring that our planet will remain a suitable place to live in.
1. Why does the author mention World Wildlife Fund?A.To appreciate its environmental efforts. |
B.To encourage people to go eco-friendly. |
C.To evidence the universal recognition of going green. |
D.To highlight the difficulty in changing people's attitudes. |
A.Sudden disappearance. | B.Sharp increase. |
C.Gradual development. | D.Limited application. |
A.It may discourage people from sustainable lifestyle. |
B.It may boost the business of organic produce. |
C.It will be used to project an eco-conscious image. |
D.It will promote environmental awareness. |
A.To prove going eco-friendly a lasting trend. |
B.To popularize the eco-friendly products. |
C.To offer strategies to go eco-friendly. |
D.To advertise for eco-friendly platforms. |
7 . The other day a big, ugly, black bat found its way to my bathroom. I am what is known as “the man of the house”, so it was my
Being a man does not
As I came towards the frightening bat, I
My wife was
A.action | B.job | C.character | D.decision |
A.awful | B.lovely | C.magical | D.intelligent |
A.determine | B.prove | C.explain | D.change |
A.afraid | B.fond | C.tired | D.ashamed |
A.interested | B.trapped | C.involved | D.absorbed |
A.admit | B.expect | C.pretend | D.confirm |
A.difficult | B.accessible | C.small | D.visible |
A.forbids | B.thinks | C.predicts | D.refuses |
A.anxiety | B.promise | C.freedom | D.talent |
A.concluded | B.revealed | C.doubted | D.wondered |
A.eagerly | B.accidentally | C.slowly | D.violently |
A.car | B.engine | C.door | D.window |
A.pleased | B.shocked | C.embarrassed | D.amused |
A.friend | B.master | C.champion | D.hero |
A.escaped | B.stopped | C.continued | D.forgot |
8 . How to Study Without Burning Out
You’ve signed up for classes, you’ve learned your way around the virtual course system—and now, you have to make sure you survive all the way to graduation. Laptop or paper notes? And does music help while you are studying?
Get a planner and actually use it.
You’ll have a lot going on in college, and managing your time is an important skill to master.
Don’t just put information into your brain.
Students who lack sleep show many of the same symptoms as students diagnosed (诊断) with attention disorders. Emotional problems can also throw off a student’s focus and prevent learning. If you’re really sleepy or if you’re really struggling emotionally, there’s not a lot of motivation to get up and go to class or do your work or put the effort in what needs to be done.
Let go of the shame around mental health problems.
Mental health issues are continual among college students. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. One out of two Americans over their lifetime will have a diagnosable mental health disorder. They’re highly treatable.
A.Take care of yourself. |
B.It’s not something to be scared about. |
C.Think of learning as a two-way street. |
D.Here’s what to do if you do feel crushed. |
E.Use your planner to control your schedule. |
F.And have you got ready for your graduation? |
G.Work out to get rid of your mental problems. |
Poor diet and nutrition may be behind an average height gap of 20cm between the tallest and shortest children in different countries. Researchers
The study was very complete. It involved
10 . The first letter arrived dated March 31, 2020. It was from a close childhood friend, with whom I regularly keep in touch via those correspondence (通信) methods such as instant texts, FaceTimes and phone calls, as most young people do.
“The sun has set on our 15th day of quarantine (隔离),” my friend wrote, “Isn’t it crazy how quickly this has become the new normal?” Plus, he said, writing a letter could be a fun creative exercise to break up the boredom of those days. So I wrote back.
When I was in fifth grade, we had a pen-pal program with a class in Australia, but when the school year ended, my pal and I fell out of touch. Anytime I traveled afar, I tried to write to my family; somehow I always tended to get home before my letters did.
But at this particular moment, I’ve found it wonderful to write letters in the simplest way. In return, I’ll get something far more interesting than an ordinary account of my own days: a patchwork of pages that were sent to me by others, each one fresher than the last one.
A recent article reported a rise in snail mail and handwritten messages; the practice seems to be popular as people deal with sadness from the pandemic (流行病). More likely, it’s because we’re missing our friends and classmates; we’re so badly aching for the simple physical connections that the virus has taken away.
“When I got your letter, the first thing I wanted to do was to text you, but I quickly controlled myself,” another childhood friend wrote. “What an affront to text the person who writes to you.” I smiled as I pulled out a blank sheet to start my response. I like to think I’ll keep this up for as long as I can, or at least as long as someone is willing to write back.
1. What did the author’s friend write in the letter according to paragraph 2?A.The boring life in quarantine. | B.The need of social distancing. |
C.The desire for a new normal life. | D.The way of doing creative exercise. |
A.His regret to lose touch with his pal. |
B.His less communication by letter now. |
C.His preference to travel to a distant place. |
D.His concern about his family even in trips. |
A.It can help prevent viruses spreading. |
B.Snail mail is a popular way to contact. |
C.People can find comfort from it. |
D.Physical connections can be avoided. |
A.Dishonesty. | B.Impossibility. |
C.Disagreement. | D.Impoliteness. |