Papa, my grandfather, started teaching me to play chess when I was ten. He taught me everything he knew about chess. It took me three years to defeat him. Papa turned the chessboard over. 1 was amazed by what 1 saw. It was covered with dozens of names and dates.
“These are the people who have beaten me at chess. Look, this is the fellow who saved my life when we served in the army. He sent me to the hospital and cared for me. While in the hospital, he defeated me at chess,” Papa said, pointing to a name, Paul Ward, on the board. Then he handed me a pen and asked me to add my name to it.
Years later, I graduated from college with a degree in social work. Papa handed me his chessboard, saying, “I want you to have this.”
“Papa, I can’t take this. It’s special to you.”
“And now, it’ll be special to you, Grandson. That’s the way it is in life: We pass our love on to the next person.”
Sadly, it wasn’t long after this that Papa passed away. I was heartbroken, of course. But determined to take the things I had learned from him, and the love he had shown me, and pass them on to others.
Then 1 was hired to be the social worker for a retirement community. Each day. I observed elderly residents sitting alone, heads down, ready to give up. In the yard, there were several stone tables with chess boards imprinted (刻印) on them. One day, I sat down, set up my chess pieces and waited. An elderly man cautiously approached.
“Care for a game?” I cheerfully inquired. The man smiled weakly and sat down. It seemed as if he wasn’t sure how to move the chess. We played in silence. The only sounds were the click-click of our chess pieces. 1 won. The old man sighed. “It’s been a while since I played,” he explained, “what if we can play chess together every day?” Then, I decided to do something for the elderly.
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We set up a group called The Senior Chess Club.
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The old man explained, “It was all because of your chessboard.”
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1.交通安全的重要性；
2.增强安全意识，倡议文明出行。
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Traffic Safety Depends on Everyone
As the Traffic Safety’s Day of China is drawing near, people are getting better aware of the importance of the traffic safety.
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4 . On my 16th birthday, I ran into my bedroom, closed the door and cried for an hour. I thought I had turned 16 and had not
The feeling of not achieving adequately is
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Life is not a
| A．created | B．learned | C．found | D．achieved |
| A．different | B．right | C．common | D．confusing |
| A．strangers | B．advocates | C．victims | D．failures |
| A．positive | B．necessary | C．amusing | D．simple |
| A．consumed | B．defined | C．judged | D．attracted |
| A．suddenly | B．fortunately | C．occasionally | D．effortlessly |
| A．turn around | B．go away | C．move forward | D．give in |
| A．forget | B．celebrate | C．measure | D．guarantee |
| A．get | B．promise | C．realize | D．express |
| A．confident | B．faithful | C．independent | D．ambitious |
| A．coaches | B．caretakers | C．advisors | D．cheerleaders |
| A．reflection | B．source | C．result | D．description |
| A．tell | B．have | C．call | D．invite |
| A．journey | B．dream | C．story | D．competition |
| A．early | B．enough | C．firmly | D．fast |
5 . Children are natural scientists.
Encourage Questioning
Children are always asking questions and you need to encourage this as they become teenagers. Having an inquiring (好问的) mind is not only important when it comes to science, but is a valuable quality throughout life.
Find Science in The Real World
Teenagers are more likely to become engaged with science when they are able to see how it applies to the real world.
Science will generally be more interesting for teens when they can understand the impact that it has on daily life. Watching the news to keep on top of the latest scientific developments in all science fields from new technology to medical breakthroughs is important. You should also take the time to talk to your teen about what they think about these developments.
Focus on Effort
| A．Keep up with the news. |
| B．Spend time talking about science. |
| C．Technology and science have a lot to offer. |
| D．The science subjects at school can be challenging. |
| E．Consider going where teens can experience science in action. |
| F．They are curious and eager to learn everything about the world. |
| G．It also encourages your teen to think critically and explain their reasoning. |
6 . More than two billion people worldwide, including 340 million children suffer micronutrient deficiencies (缺乏). But diagnosing (诊断) them early for effective treatment requires expensive, time consuming blood draws and laboratory tests.
New research provides a more efficient approach. Computer scientist Elizabeth Bondi and her colleagues at Harvard University used publicly available satellite data and artificial intelligence to locate areas where populations are at high risk of micronutrient deficiencies. This analysis could potentially help public health agencies to intervene early, thus benefiting the local people.
Existing AI systems can use satellite data to predict regional food security issues, but they typically rely on directly observable features. Yet Bondi and her colleagues have found that combining data such as vegetation cover, weather and water presence can suggest where populations will lack iron, vitamin B12 or vitamin A.
The team examined original satellite measurements and consulted with local public health officials, then used AI to examine the data and point out key features. For instance, a food market based on roads and buildings, was vital for predicting a community’s risk level. The researchers then linked these features to specific micronutrient deficiencies in four regions’ populations across Madagascar. They used real-world blood samples tested in labs to train and test their AI program.
Predictions of regional-level micronutrient deficiency in populations met, and sometimes went beyond, the accuracy of estimates based on surveys administered by local public health officials. “Our work shows a method that allows for identification and targeting of populations for nutritional support.” Bondi says.
“This is a novel contribution that highlights AI’s potential to advance public health,” says Emory University epidemiologist Christine Ekenga, who was not involved with the study, “the authors have proved a method that can overcome these challenges.”
The researchers aim to develop an App that extends this analysis to other countries that have public satellite data. “We hope that this application could allow public health officials to interact with the insights our system can provide and help to inform involvement.” Bondi says.
1. What does the underlined word “intervene” in paragraph 2 probably mean?| A．Take action. | B．Set examples. | C．Improve service. | D．Express concerns. |
| A．Positive lab test results. | B．The cut cost of satellites. |
| C．The data collected by AI. | D．Widespread AI in space. |
| A．The value of the research. | B．The process of the research. |
| C．The analysis of the research. | D．The objective of the research. |
| A．Provide international help. | B．Improve the analysis system. |
| C．Announce their achievements. | D．Cooperate with public health companies. |
7 . Researchers have discovered a unique group of polar bears who’ve survived in the absence of sea ice: by hunting from the ice that breaks off glaciers (冰川). The bears live in southeast Greenland and are a genetically(基因地) distinct subpopulation, which suggests they’ve been separated from other polar bears for around 200 years, according to a paper published this week in Science.
“The findings show us how some polar bears might survive under climate change. but I don’t think glacier habitat is going to support huge numbers of polar bears,” said Kristin Laidre, a polar research scientist at the University of Washington. “There’s just not enough of it. We still expect to see large declines in polar bears across the Arctic under climate change.”
When temporary ice sheets form on the ocean during each fall’s freeze, the bears walk across it in search of food, often by sitting next to gaps in the ice and waiting for seals to come up for air. When the ice melts (融化) in spring, polar bears typically survive between 100 and 180 days without food until the ice forms again. As temperatures rise, however, that period is becoming longer, which is harming the bears and pushing them toward starvation. The bears living in southeast Greenland go even longer without sea ice—around 250 days. But they’ve been able to continue bunting during that period by using large pieces of ice that break off from glaciers into the water.
There are roughly 26, 000 polar bears remaining across the globe. Though the southeast Greenland bears have adapted to surviving in their surroundings, rising temperatures may ultimately cause their glacial ice to shrink, too. As Steve Armstrup, a scientist with Polar Bears International says, the study “is not some kind of effective rescue for polar bears”. While the southeast Greenland bears are able to hunt through glacial ice today, he says, “In the future, that will change unless we arrest the rise of global greenhouse gases.”
1. What do we know about the newly- found polar bears?| A．They exist in large numbers. | B．They have genetically changed. |
| C．They do better in hunting seals. | D．They survive longer without food. |
| A．Keeping global warming under control. |
| B．Moving many polar bears south. |
| C．Preventing glacial ice breaking. |
| D．Finding new habitats for polar bears. |
| A．Polar Bears Find New Opportunities |
| B．Polar Bears Suffer From Lack of Ice |
| C．Polar Bears Survive in Iceless Regions |
| D．Polar Bears Decline With Climate Change |
| A．Lifestyle. | B．Health. | C．Travel. | D．Environment. |
8 . Eleven years ago, Ms. Liivand moved to Miami, Florida, where she continued swimming in the ocean. In one training session, she nearly wound up swallowing (吞) some plastic that was floating in the sea.
That experience made her think of all the sea animals facing similar pollution every day. She decided she wanted to work to make people more aware of plastic pollution.
She began swimming with a special single swimming fin attached to both of her feet. This rubbery “monofin” (单鱼鳍) allows her to swim by kicking both of her legs together. “Swimming without using my arms is similar to how dolphins swim,” says Ms. Liivand. She believes that swimming with a monofin “sends a bigger message”.
Ms. Liivand first set the world record for swimming with a monofin in 2019 off the coast of California. In 2020, she broke the record again in Miami, Florida. A year later, she set a new Guinness World Record again in Florida. For the last year, Ms. Livand has been getting up at 4 every day, putting on her monofin, and going swimming. To help improve her strength, she sometimes even pulled other people in the water.
On May 7, Ms. Liivand broke the record once more, this time swimming the length of a full marathon. It took her 11 hours and 54 seconds to swim 26. 2 miles. The water was rough, and she ran into a few problems, but she didn’t stop. “I got hurt by jellyfish,” she said, “And kept telling myself that it was not the time to cry.”
To keep her energy up, a friend followed her in a kayak (皮艇) and gave her food and water from time to time. Along the way, Ms. Liivand picked up all the trash she found and put it in the kayak. By the end of her marathon, the kayak held three bags full of trash.
1. What inspired Ms. Liivand to swim with a monofin?| A．Her own experience. | B．Her love for dolphins. |
| C．The increasing water pollution. | D．The sight of painful sea animals. |
| A．Generous. | B．Determined. | C．Intelligent. | D．Tolerant. |
| A．She intended to be a top swimmer. |
| B．She committed herself to protecting the sea. |
| C．She got world recognition for sea protection. |
| D．She proved to be an absolute perfectionist. |
| A．She got some treatment. | B．She had a break in the kayak. |
| C．She pulled others in the water. | D．She picked up rubbish in the sea. |
9 . Global Gap Year Abroad
On this organized group gap year, you’ll get the chance to volunteer in different countries. See below for more details about what you’ll do in each country.
Peru
For the first two weeks, you’ll have daily Spanish lessons. At the same time, you’ll join community events to teach and care for disadvantaged families. After two weeks, visit the splendid lost city of Machu Picchu! After several days of hiking and exploring ruins, you will experience the Amazon Rainforest.
Ecuador
Support the Giant Tortoise and Sea Lion Conservation project here for 5 days. The Galapagos National Park gives us access to the wilderness Darwin once studied. The work is hands-on, with the added benefit of learning from expert conservationists. During your final two weeks, you’ll help local children learn through play and teach English.
Cambodia
During your first two weeks, you can choose between joining the Childcare or Microfinance Projects. Both support disadvantaged communities in and around the capital city, Phnom Penh. The following week will be spent in Siem Reap visiting historic and cultural sites. Your final two weeks will be back in Phnom Penh with Public Health Project. Learn basic health techniques and visit different areas of the city each day!
Nepal
Explore temples and markets, taste new cuisine, and discover a unique culture. You will spend 10 days at a local school assisting with classes, and then 10 days supporting our building project. During your stay, you will also have a weekend trip to Chitwan National Park, where you will experience an unforgettable safari adventure!
1. What do the programs in Peru and Cambodia have in common?| A．You’ll learn health techniques. |
| B．You’ll pay a visit to local forests. |
| C．You’ll teach local people English. |
| D．You’ll help disadvantaged residents. |
| A．Support a local building project. |
| B．Learn about wildlife conservation. |
| C．Explore a totally different culture. |
| D．Hike in the ruins of cultural sites. |
| A．5 days. | B．10 days. | C．14 days. | D．20 days. |
10 . It was May 17, 2015, and Brian Koonoon, then 36, had been out of contact since the 13th. He had gone missing in the Arctic.
Brian climbed the hill next to his camp and checked his radio, hoping to catch a signal. He looked back to see that the snow had already covered his tracks. Any search planes would have a hard time finding him — a tiny bit of color in a sea of white snow.
For the first time since losing contact, Brian felt a sense of despair. He thought about his family — his wife and five daughters. Then he made his decision: if he wanted to see his family again, he would just have to start walking.
He was still 40 miles away from Repulse Bay, the closest village. It would be a tough walk, but by this point he had no other choice.
He gathered his stove and tent into his bag, but soon realized that dragging it would be impossible. He made the decision to fill his bag with necessities: his remaining bread, candles, a knife, his radio and GPS. Then he started walking.
Brian made his way about 15 miles until he couldn’t walk anymore. He found a snowdrift against a rock. With his knife, he built a snow cave. He cut enough room for his body. He crawled in, ate and fell asleep. When he woke up a few hours later, Brian felt energetic and ready to walk.
Brian arrived in Repulse Bay at 5:30 am on May 20. He met a woman on the street and explained what he had been through. The woman stared at him. “You’re the guy we were looking for,” she said. Her husband had been part of the rescue operation.
Today, safe at home. Brian still misses the welcome he received. “Everyone was very happy everywhere I went,” he says. He recalls the way the village’s elders came to meet him — the man who had survived in the wild, and the man who had refused to give up.
1. Why did Brian Koonoon climb a hill?| A．To search for a way to the nearest village. |
| B．To find his tracks in the snow. |
| C．To let the airplane see him. |
| D．To receive a radio signal. |
| A．It was the closest way home. |
| B．There was a rescue team there. |
| C．He could turn to others for help there. |
| D．He could keep in contact with his family there. |
| A．A rescue team found him in the end. |
| B．It took him about four days to arrive at Repulse Bay. |
| C．He dragged the bag with the stove and a tent to head for the village. |
| D．He only had 15 miles left to reach the village after a good sleep. |
| A．Brian’s not giving up was respected by the villagers. |
| B．Brian was proud of his courage to survive. |
| C．Brian considered his experience a horrible one. |
| D．Brian was unwilling to take an adventure again. |
