I walked nervously into the place that would be my second home for the next four
My schedule was in my hands as I was looking back and forth to see where my Spanish class was. I
But I again started to get nervous when her class appeared
I left school
2 . Starting a club of some kind at school can be difficult. But with a good idea, some active friends, and the right knowledge, you can pull it off.
Decide whether you really want to start a club. Once you have strong enough support from your friends and fellow students, you’re ready to go .
Find a place.
Decide when to meet. Decide how often your club should meet, and then pick a convenient time and day when most club members will be free.
Advertise your club at school. Make bright, colorful informative posters (海报) that will attract attention.
Plan volunteering events. You can decide on events yourself, or hold a meeting to get your club’s opinion.
Have fun. What’s the point of having a club if it’s no fun? Don’t take yourself too seriously and be sure to have a sense of humor.
| A．Get support. |
| B．Read on to learn how. |
| C．Know the purpose of setting up a club. |
| D．Most clubs meet in classrooms after school. |
| E．Professors from other schools can be invited to deliver a lecture. |
| F．Either way, be sure to hold fun events that everyone can take part in. |
| G．You can also ask your headmaster if you can make a small presentation in public. |
1.活动时间和地点；
2.活动主题为“党在我心中”；
3.比赛主要议程。
4.期待参与。
注意：
1.词数100左右;
2.符合英文邀请函格式要求。
3.参考词汇：
中国共产党the Communist Party of China (or the CPC)
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In recent years, Chinese online literature has been recognized increasingly from home and abroad. For example, the British Library
Good Spring Time is one of the
Hearing of the news
“Today, when I heard that the British Library is collecting Chinese online literature, I’m
5 . A gray-bearded teacher and a young student were observing the blooming of a lotus (莲花), sitting on a shore of a silent pond, when the young student interrupted the
“Master, why is the meaning of life
“The meaning of life.” the teacher
“But we can’t get rid of all of these,” the student
“You’ve understood everything right,” a light smile touched the lips of the old man. “If you want to search for the meaning of life, you will need to
The teacher turned his
| A．view | B．silence | C．balance | D．talking |
| A．exposed | B．related | C．hidden | D．escaped |
| A．buried | B．surrounded | C．concerned | D．disappointed |
| A．in common | B．in doubt | C．in need | D．in vain |
| A．original | B．local | C．logical | D．functional |
| A．reluctantly | B．obviously | C．consequently | D．angrily |
| A．fears | B．troubles | C．anxieties | D．difficulties |
| A．civilization | B．restriction | C．level | D．state |
| A．towering | B．living | C．depending | D．spying |
| A．noisy | B．dirty | C．graceful | D．peaceful |
| A．grow | B．cheer | C．speed | D．bring |
| A．movements | B．developments | C．attachments | D．statements |
| A．unbearable | B．unacceptable | C．untouched | D．unstable |
| A．broke out | B．shouted out | C．figured out | D．gave out |
| A．satisfy | B．achieve | C．reuse | D．refuse |
| A．frankly | B．possibly | C．surely | D．undoubtedly |
| A．back | B．eyes | C．face | D．head |
| A．pleasure | B．purpose | C．wonder | D．sense |
| A．watching for | B．speaking of | C．listening to | D．ridding of |
| A．which | B．that | C．what | D．as |
6 . This summer we witnessed interview teams at the North Pole wearing short sleeve shirts due to the warm weather. A study published on Aug 29 revealed more concerning issues in the supposedly coldest area of the world. Zombie ice from a massive Greenland ice sheet was confirmed to be melting, which would eventually raise global sea levels by at least 10 inches (27 centimeters) on its own, reported Associated Press (AP).
Zombie ice is the kind of ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by larger glaciers. Since glaciers are getting less snow to complement (补充) the amount of ice melted, once the zombie ice is melted, it cannot be re-formed.
Scientists decided to look at the balance of the ice. In perfect balance, snow in the mountains of Greenland flows down and thickens the sides of glaciers, balancing out what’s melting on the edges, according to AP. But in the last few decades, there is less refill and more melting, creating an imbalance.
Study co-author William Colgan at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland told AP that 3.3 percent of Greenland’s total ice volume will melt eventually. “Starving would be a good phrase” for what’s happening to the ice, Colgan added.
With a great number of natural resources buried under the earth, areas of melted ice revealed treasures that attracted the world’s richest men. According to CNN, in early August, there was a “treasure hunt” in Greenland. Billionaires, including Bill Gates and others, financially backed KoBold Metals, a US-based mineral exploration company, to explore the rare metals under the glaciers in Greenland. The company told CNN that since there were enough minerals to power hundreds of millions of electric vehicles, the critical resource is capable of powering the green energy transition.
1. What happened in North Pole this summer?| A．The massive Greenland sheet has melted. |
| B．North Pole experienced unusual weather. |
| C．The melted ice raised sea level significantly. |
| D．The interview team revealed concerning issues. |
| A．can be easily formed again |
| B．is still joined to bigger ice |
| C．complemented the thickest ice |
| D．is continuously fed by larger ice |
| A．There are abundant resources under the earth. |
| B．The treasure hunt can only benefit the richest people. |
| C．Businessmen wanted to make profit from the resources. |
| D．The minerals will soon become a green energy alternative. |
| A．Every coin has two sides |
| B．Man can conquer nature |
| C．The early bird catches the worm |
| D．One false move may lose the game |
7 . In July, Australian artist Matthew Griffin had his work Pickle(《酸黄瓜》)exhibited at a New Zealand gallery. The work is merely a pickle taken from a McDonald’s burger, stuck onto the gallery’s ceiling with ketchup(番茄酱)on it. With a price tag of NZ$10,000 (about 42,200 yuan), it started an ongoing debate: Is this art?
In fact, this is not the only strange artwork people have seen in recent years. In 2019, Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s work Comedian featured a store-bought banana with duct tape(强力胶). Far before that, Artist Rogier van der Zwang used 3D animation instead of painting materials to make visual rainbow. These trends bring us back to the classic discussion on how to understand art.
As British art historian Ernst Gombrich famously put it, “There really is no such thing as art. There are only artists.” Art is a personal expression; ultimately its agency is created by the artist. As each era cultivates its unique artists, the private message an artwork conveys can connect with every individual across time. Great artists from the past to the present all enjoy both fame and criticism. The way they appeal to certain audiences and encourage a wide range of debates and interpretations is exactly the charm of art.
Opponents may hold that despite the artist’s right to create, it is not up to the artist to determine if a piece of work is considered art. It is true that we see only the leftover of a cheeseburger. There is no real technique in Griffin’s Pickle. However, this is also where it is open to interpretation: For some, the pickle seems meaningless and artificial; for some, the pickle can be a commercial and cultural symbol. There is undoubtedly an innovation of “form”. It shows the artist’s exploration of the vehicle of art. The slice of pickle can be seen as a symbol. The ketchup plays an influence on the colors, with the surrounding white wall being another vehicle for expression.
After all, art welcomes various responses, which explains why viewing art is such an engaging experience.
In a word, we should always keep an open mind toward any embodiment(化身)of art.
1. What do we know about the work Pickle?| A．It’s made on the gallery’s ceiling. |
| B．It is as simple as the banana work. |
| C．People’s opinions vary on the work. |
| D．People think it’s not worth the money. |
| A．Art can connect with people easily. |
| B．Artists are always admired by people. |
| C．The interpretation of art is critical. |
| D．The understanding of art is subjective. |
| A．Objective | B．Opposed | C．Favorable | D．Indifferent |
| A．connective but unreal | B．charming but untouchable |
| C．abstract but engaging | D．appealing but controversial |
8 . Sadiya Abid, a high school student from the US, said that while she was growing up, her mom would encourage her to advocate for herself and to fight for her rights. But during her freshman year at Blue Valley West High School, Abid realized that many of her classmates did not have such a strong, female role model at home as she did.
In 2020, Abid and her friend Kavya Parikh started a student club at their school called Future Is Female to help empower teen girls and offer a safe space to talk about difficult issues. The club quickly expanded far beyond Blue Valley West.
The club has now been replicated in schools across the country. Abid and Parikh launched a nonprofit, which supports 11 chapters (分会) at schools in six states, raising money to advocate for women’s rights. The nonprofit was recently named a winner of a national contest that gives young leaders seed money.
Through Zoom calls during the pandemic school year, the Blue Valley West students found ways to connect and educate each other on topics such as self-defense and bullying. The club quickly grew to about 50 members, with more students joining every meeting. “We’re not just educating them about women’s issues, but we’re also giving them the tools to combat them,” Parikh said.
At first, the pair received some opposition. “We were passionate about starting this, and people weren’t necessarily respecting that,” Abid said. “But as we started getting the word out more and more, support started flowing in.”
The girls said that in their junior year, they want to continue fighting for women’s rights and empowering other students to stand up for gender equality.
The students also focus on continuing to give back to the community. They said they’ve raised about $7,000 (about 48,444 yuan) so far and have donated about 20,000 products to women’s shelters.
1. Why did Abid start a student club?| A．To help girls to take part in activities. |
| B．To help people to learn about the club. |
| C．To encourage girls to defend their rights. |
| D．To offer a place for girls to talk about issues. |
| A．Renewed. | B．Recreated. | C．Copied. | D．Completed. |
| A．students benefited a lot from the club. |
| B．the club wasn’t well received at first. |
| C．the club quickly spread across the country. |
| D．support for the club flowed in at all times. |
| A．Girls Help Girls Fight for Rights |
| B．Abid’s Club - A Big Hit for Girls |
| C．Various Club Activities on Offer |
| D．Gender Equality Around The Corner |
9 . Earlier this month, British supermarket chain Morrisons announced that it would be removing “use by” dates on most of its milk. The idea behind this is to discourage people from throwing milk away based on a date, rather than sniffing (闻) and looking at it to determine whether it’s still safe for consumption.
The fact is that significant amounts of food get wasted every year by people blindly following expiration dates, rather than their senses. What makes matters worse is that most dates don’t mean much, anyway. They’re assigned somewhat randomly by food manufacturers that are not held to any regulatory standards for what determines a safe date nor what expertise (专门知识) is required to make such a judgment call—so it makes sense that they’d be too cautious.
What I find amusing, however, is that many people seem to be horrified by this approaching absence of “use by” dates.
In fact, I never look at expiration dates when I shop. To me, it’s as if they don’t exist. To be clear, I am not an absent-minded shopper. I pay close attention to both packaging and price. Despite having a full cart at checkout, I could tell you the exact price of every item in it. Any time I see a clearance rack (清仓货架) at the store, that’s usually where I go first because it’s exactly the stuff I want to buy—the cheaper, the better! If there’s any heavily discounted product that I’d normally use, I will certainly take it. Often, I’ll mentally adjust my weekly menu plan on the spot, based on what I find.
The handful of times I have looked at expiration dates have been for short-lived items like prepackaged salad greens. What I’ve found, however, is that the dates mean little. Even a package that claims to be fresh can still have rotten yellow leaves at the bottom, which turns me off. Therefore, the expiration date means next to nothing, but my visual assessment, combined with my intention for when I plan to eat it, is far more useful.
Food is your friend. Food is not out to kill you!
1. Why will Morrisons remove “use by” dates on most of its milk?| A．To reduce food waste. | B．To improve customers’ senses. |
| C．To meet the regulatory standards. | D．To be cautious about food quality. |
| A．She shows little interest in packaging. |
| B．She cares more about the price. |
| C．She always avoids buying discounted products. |
| D．She is often careless about choosing goods. |
| A．To claim her favorite food. |
| B．To introduce her cooking habit. |
| C．To stress the uselessness of expiration dates. |
| D．To show the poor packaging of some food. |
| A．What Makes Us Waste More Food | B．Why We Need “Use By” Dates |
| C．How I Choose Food for Cooking | D．Why I Ignore Food Expiration Dates |
10 . If you are a parent of young children who browses parenting websites, you will at some point be invited, through targeted advertising, to enrol your child in a Global Maths Skill Assessment — “to see how they compare to peers globally”. You may be urged to consider the possibility — no, probability — that they are “gifted” in some way, if not in maths, then in music or art. It’s window-dressing (门面粉饰) for subscription (订阅) services, but the other day, a line caught my eye that I haven’t been able to forget. “Talent isn’t everything; the important thing is to teach your child to be kind.”
This positioning of “kindness” as the opposite of “talent” is common once you start looking for it. Kindness is, everywhere: the consolation (安慰) prize, the award for perfect attendance. A few years ago, none of this would have struck me as noteworthy. I believed a tendency towards kindness wasn’t something we were born with, but instead something entirely reliant on cultivation. These days I wonder about that, and about our determination to see it that way.
It brings us to the problem of kindness; not only the fact that, in plenty of settings, it can be a code for weakness or neediness, but the fact that the word itself has been emptied out through misuse. Real kindness is not this. Kindness, I try to tell my children, is strength. My child who is always kind to others is frequently confused by the unfriendliness of others, at which point I have to bite my tongue. “Jessica was rude to you because she’s silly” is not what I’m going to teach my seven-year-old.
Can you teach someone to be kind? Of course, but also only sort of, not entirely. You can discipline them with reason and rewards in the same way you can send them to piano every week and eventually they’ll learn to play Twinkle Twinkle. The fact remains that some people are kinder than others not as a result of external forces but from some inborn ability. The ancient Greek storyteller Aesop said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Two thousand years later, it remains a hard sell.
1. Parenting websites often make use of various assessments of children’s talent to ________.| A．increase the click-through rate | B．promote their targeted training |
| C．remind parents of their children’s talent | D．have parents subscribe their services |
| A．kindness is viewed as the opposite of talent |
| B．consolation prize is a kind gesture that should be promoted |
| C．kind deeds are no easy to find |
| D．kindness deserves to be noticed in the contemporary society |
| A．Say nothing. | B．Let out my anger. |
| C．Harm oneself accidentally. | D．Explain something in pain. |
| A．Every child is talented, either in maths, music, art or kindness. |
| B．Kindness is your strength to talk back when offended. |
| C．Kindness is not something that can be easily taught. |
| D．Teaching can bring about children’s tendency towards kindness. |
