1 . Popular Libraries in the World
The idea of a public library —— where anyone in the community is trusted to borrow books, often for long stretches of time, for free —— is fairly magical. Some of the libraries in the world are pretty popular now.
The British Library, London, the UK
The British Library is comparable to the Library of Congress in terms of the size of their holdings, many of which are unique. According to its annual report, the British Library welcomes millions of visitors every year, but the figure in 2016-2017 represents a small but disappointing reduction in the overall visitor numbers.
The State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
According to its annual report, the State Library of Victoria’s visitors broke the 2 million in 2016-2017 visit record for the first time in its history, making it the busiest library in Australia. It also recorded many online visits, accessed collection items and uses of digitized collection items.
The New York Public Library, New York, the USA
The New York Public Library reports that it has hosted millions of visitors and circulated large numbers of items over their locations. According to a press, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building —— the main branch of the library —— yearly receives the greatest number of visitors.
The National Library of China, Beijing, China
Established as the Imperial Library of Peking in 1909, the National Library of China is now the largest library in Asia, with holdings of over 30 million items. The library’s annual report puts its total visitors across multiple locations at several million every year.
1. What do we know about the British Library?| A．It holds many rare collections. |
| B．Its visitors are constantly on the rise. |
| C．It has the largest collection of books in Europe. |
| D．Its coverage is the smallest in the world’s libraries. |
| A．They possess two branches. |
| B．They gain plentiful visitors. |
| C．They are the busiest libraries in their countries. |
| D．They face a decline in tourism in the 20th century. |
| A．Finance. | B．Culture. |
| C．Architecture. | D．Technology. |
2 . The brain function of very late risers and “morning larks(早睡早起的人)” during the hours of the working day is different, according to a study.
Researchers scanned the brains of night owls(夜猫子)with a bedtime of 02: 30 and awake time of 10: 15, along with early risers. The tests performed between 08 : 00 and 20 : 00 found night owls had less connectivity in brain areas linked to keeping consciousness. They were more likely to be scatterbrained and they also had slower reactions and increased sleepiness.
Scientists took 38 people who were either night owls or morning larks (people who went to bed just before 23 : 00 and woke at 06 : 30) and studied their brain function at rest. The volunteers then carried out a series of tasks at various times, from 08 : 00 to 20 : 00, and were asked to report on their levels of sleepiness.
Morning larks were least sleepy and had their fastest reaction time in the early morning tests. They were also found to perform significantly better at this time than night owls. In contrast, night owls were least sleepy and had their fastest reaction time at 20 : 00, although they did not do significantly better than the larks at this time.
The brain connectivity in the areas that predicted better performance and lower sleepiness was significantly higher in larks at all time points, suggesting connectivity in late risers is impaired(减弱的) throughout the whole working day, researchers said.
The lead researcher, Dr Elise Facer-Childs, of the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Human Brain Health, said the findings “could be partly driven by the fact that night owls tend to compromise throughout their lives.” He added, “Night owls during school have to get up earlier, then they go into work and they have to get up earlier, so they’re constantly in conflict.”
Therefore, Dr Facer Childs called for more researches to understand the effects of night owls performing on a work or school schedule to which they are not naturally suited.
1. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “scatterbrained” in Paragraph 2?| A．Unfocused. |
| B．Satisfied. |
| C．Recognized. |
| D．Discovered. |
| A．Morning larks were more tired in the morning. |
| B．Night owls were more active in the morning. |
| C．Morning larks perform better all day. |
| D．Night owls perform better all day. |
| A．The workings of their brain. |
| B．The effects of their compromises. |
| C．Whether they can turn into morning larks. |
| D．How to help them adapt to the normal schedule. |
| A．To solve a problem. |
| B．To give practical advice. |
| C．To tell an interesting story. |
| D．To present a research result. |
3 . Emotional regulation (情绪管理) is taking any action that changes the intensity of an emotional experience.
Emotions happen fast. We don’t think “now I will be angry” — we just suddenly have fires in our eyes and become extremely angry. So the number one skill in regulating difficult emotions is to pause. Take a breath. Slow down the moment between trigger (触发) and response.
Noticing what you feel
An equally important skill involves the ability to become aware of what you’re feeling. Dr. Judson Brewer, MD Ph. D. recommends practices for becoming more curious about your own physical reactions. In what parts of your body are you noticing feelings? Is your stomach upset? Is your heart racing?
Naming what you feel
After noticing what you feel, the ability to name it can help you get control of what is happening. Ask yourself: What would you call the emotions you’re feeling? Is it anger, sadness, or disappointment?
Accepting the emotion
| A．Creating space |
| B．Predicting what you feel |
| C．It doesn’t mean preventing or avoiding emotions |
| D．Emotions come and go so that you barely notice them |
| E．Identifying emotions will help you share your feelings with others |
| F．Emotions are a normal and natural part of how we respond to situations |
| G．Your physical reactions can reflect what you are experiencing emotionally |
4 . The day started out as many others before. I was always in a rush, always trying to
Many times I heard that these were the
A warm morning, I took the kids outside and started
It wasn’t long before I
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Well, the weeds didn’t get pulled that day.
| A．prevent | B．repeat | C．accomplish | D．connect |
| A．often | B．always | C．seldom | D．usually |
| A．longest | B．noisiest | C．worst | D．best |
| A．moments | B．days | C．dates | D．years |
| A．treated | B．blinded | C．examined | D．used |
| A．watering | B．packing | C．weeding | D．Decorating |
| A．proud | B．interested | C．sad | D．glad |
| A．realized | B．regretted | C．affected | D．confused |
| A．sky | B．birds | C．clouds | D．branches |
| A．placed | B．planted | C．produced | D．built |
| A．dreams | B．games | C．months | D．persons |
| A．slowly | B．quietly | C．suddenly | D．quickly |
| A．explore | B．reduce | C．spread | D．worry |
| A．Love | B．Curiosity | C．Courage | D．Heart |
| A．waving | B．shouting | C．singing | D．whispering |
| A．smiled | B．sat | C．played | D．thought |
| A．way | B．voice | C．sound | D．sentence |
| A．take up | B．look up | C．set up | D．grow up |
| A．Instead | B．However | C．Therefore | D．Otherwise |
| A．helped | B．received | C．joined | D．supported |
5 . Young male African elephants show calmer behavior when older, more experienced male elephants are around, according to a new study. Experts say the discovery could help to protect both elephants and humans.
Researchers from the University of Exeter, in south-west England and the charity Elephants for Africa studied the behavior of 281 male elephants (known as bulls) in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans National Park over three years. At between 12 and 15 years old, bull elephants leave the herd where they grow up and then spend much of their time either alone or with other males. Females, in contrast, stay with the herd they were born into.
To see if there were patterns in the way males behaved after leaving their herd, the researchers divided them into four groups: two groups of adolescents (aged 10-15 or 16-20 years old), and two groups of adults (aged 21-25 or over 26 years old). They found that the younger males were more likely to be aggressive towards non-elephant targets, such as other animals and vehicles when there were fewer older adult bulls to mix with. Connie Allen from the University of Exeter, who led the study, suggests this may be because the young bulls on their own are less experienced at identifying threats to their safety. That means they are more likely to become fearful, which makes them attack.
Allen said the research revealed an important role for older male elephants who have often been thought of as not very useful in elephant society. This mistaken belief has led wildlife authorities to allow some hunting of older males, reducing their numbers and their possible calming influence on younger bulls. In the area where the elephants live, 71% of people said they felt that elephants threaten their safety. The research suggests that having more older males could help with the problem.
1. How do bull elephants differ from female elephants?| A．They leave the herd. |
| B．They stay with the herd. |
| C．They behave violently. |
| D．They are more independent. |
| A．They protect their herd from danger. |
| B．They are too young to recognize threats. |
| C．They are frightened by non-elephant targets. |
| D．They are not protected well by older elephants. |
| A．Older male elephants are less important in elephant society. |
| B．It is reasonable to allow some hunting of older male elephants. |
| C．Older male elephants can help reduce elephant attack. |
| D．People’s safety is threatened by older male elephants. |
| A．Old Elephants Threaten People’s Safety |
| B．Old Male Elephants Keep Young Calm |
| C．Young Elephants Are More Aggressive |
| D．Bull Elephants Tend to Leave the Herd |
6 . What do you do with your clothes that you don’t want to wear anymore? Through cutting, stitching(缝)and redesigning. Baxter Salzwedel has found a fashionable way to be sustainnble(可持续的).
In March, recycling clothes earned the 17-year-old from Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School in Wisconsin, US, a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneurs competition. The competition was hosted by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, a non-profit organization. He won a scholarship of $10, 000 for his sustainable clothing brand The Mad Patcher.
In the beginning. Salzwedel just worked with clothes for fun. He learned his sewing skills at a young age from his grandmother. He then started to tear up his old jeans to try and create cool new designs. The fun hobby quickly turned into a business for Salzwedel when his friends and classmates started asking him to make customized clothing for them.
“So many people wanted them that I wasn’t going to make 150 pairs of pants for free, so that was when 1 had to start making a business out of it, ” Salzwedel told the Sheboygan Press.
In 2021, Salzwedel started his clothing brand. He uses colourful and patterned fabrics(布 料) from other clothes to create his patchwork(拼接) designs, like jeans, shirts and jackets. He only uses donated or recycled materials to ensure maximum sustainability.
Salzwedel has earned thousands of dollars through selling his clothes, and he donated 25 percent of his profits to non-profit organizations.
Talking about the competition, Salzwedel said, “It was exciting to do that and meet all sorts of young people with similar ideas. ” The teenager planned to use the prize to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. The college is one of the most famous fashion schools in the world. Meanwhile, he will continue doing his business even after he graduates. For Salzwedel, The Mad Patcher is a lifelong project worth working on.
1. What inspired Salzwedel to do business?| A．His interest in fashion design. |
| B．The popularity of his pants. |
| C．His grandmother’s encouragement. |
| D．The growing problem of fashion waste. |
| A．It aims to promote second-hand clothes. |
| B．It uses donated materials to reduce costs. |
| C．It produces sustainable fashion products. |
| D．It copies designs from well-established brands. |
| A．Grow his clothing brand. |
| B．Earn a degree in fashion. |
| C．Donate it to a fashion school. |
| D．Cooperate with like-minded people. |
| A．Strong but selfish. |
| B．Brave and determined. |
| C．Talented but negative. |
| D．Creative and generous. |
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Different religions have been observed in Lushan over the past l,600 years,
8 . Activities in November
Holiday Market and Bake Sale in Monkton
This festival holiday event should definitely not be missed! Head over to the Friends Methodist House, 78 Monkton Ridge anytime Saturday morning to shop for some crafts(手工艺品)that were made locally. Also enjoy homemade chocolate, cakes, and other snacks! For more information, call 802-453-2870. NOV. 20, 9 AM-2 PM.
“West Side Story” on Stage in Brandon
If you need an excuse to cry, watching “West Side Story“ live is a pretty good one. Otter Valley Union High School(OVUHS)will be hosting Walking Stick Theatre’s production of “West Side Story. ”Advanced tickets are $ 8 at the OVUHs Library. Tickets are $ 8 at the door for students and seniors, $ 10 for adults. NOV. 21, 7 PM-9 PM.
Lecture on Bali in Bristol
Join the community in hearing a lecture by Dr. Carla Osgood and Dr. David Osgood entitled “Bali: Consciousness, Culture and Community” at the Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol. They have spent 20 years teaching in Bali, and are sure to provide an invaluable view. NOV. 21. 7 PM-8:30 PM.
Wolfing down and Digestion in Middlebury
Love listening to stories?Attend the StoryMatters meeting on Tuesday at IIsley Library. The local group will share stories all on the topic of food. There will also be a teaching session after the stories during which trainers will help with the process of storytelling. For more information, email larl7g@ myfairpoint. net. NOV. 24, 10 AM-2 PM.
1. Where can handmade snacks be bought?| A．In Monkton. |
| B．In Brandon. |
| C．In Bristol. |
| D．In Middlebury. |
| A．By calling 802-453-2870 to book it. |
| B．By emailing lar17g@myfairpoint. net. |
| C．By buying it at the OVUHS Library. |
| D．By contacting Carla Osgood or David Osgood. |
| A．Lecture on Bali. |
| B．“West Side Story” on Stage. |
| C．Wolfing down and Digestion. |
| D．Holiday Market and Bake Sale. |
9 . Nowadays, people are often very busy, working hard almost day and night. For a better life, many people think it’s worth it.
There are many well-known places suitable for camping. Throughout the year, these places usually attract more campers in the summer. So, it can be more crowded in this season. Campers who don’t like a crowded place can instead choose to go camping there in the winter.
But colder weather means more preparation. Winter campers should be sure that they have clothes which can keep them warm.
While winter camping can be quite fun, the colder weather can make a camping trip more dangerous.
| A．Being busy brings success. |
| B．It can give them more peace. |
| C．And choose to go with many friends. |
| D．Winter campers also need sleeping bags. |
| E．But not enough relaxation may be bad for health. |
| F．So it’s important to fully prepare for winter camping. |
| G．Like summer camping, winter camping offers many activities. |
10 . George Turner, 48, owner of Penuel Bicycles in Inglewood, California, talks with respect about his childhood BMX dirt bike. “I was mad keen on cycling.” he says. “I did whatever it took to get on that bike, as long as I was home before dark.” Home meant housework, homework and annoying brothers. But a bike meant escapes.
In 2010, George transformed his childhood love into a livelihood, and opened his bicycle shop, Penuel Bicycles. The shop fulfilled a lifelong dream. Before that, he had worked for years delivering boxes for FedEx while selling bike accessories online.
“Bicycles kept me out of trouble,” George remembers. “They were part of my life.” He figured that was still true for kids when he opened Penuel Bicycles. George expected parents to crowd inside, eager to buy shiny new bikes for their kids. He looked forward to helping boys and girls discover the joy of riding — and stay out of trouble — just as he had.
None of that happened, however.
George found that kids these days lead a different life. Usually, they don’t want a bike for their birthday. And most of them ever don’t know how to ride a bike. Instead of getting out and riding, they prefer spending their time on their phones indoors. As kids don’t ride, it is impossible that parents crowd in his shop to buy new bikes. Nine years after opening his Penuel Bicycles, George feared that he had to close the shop.
Then in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic swept the nation. Surprisingly, the pandemic saved George’s business. During the pandemic, many American people found that cycling was a good way to exercise and also a safe way to get around. The demand for new bikes kept growing and people in George’s neighborhood pulled out their old bikes and wheeled them to Penuel Bicycles to get repaired. Now he is trying his best to meet his customers’ needs and hopes that his customers can really discover the joy of riding.
1. What did the bike mean to George in his childhood?| A．Taking up sports. | B．Getting away from daily routine. |
| C．A precious birthday gift. | D．A convenient vehicle. |
| A．Making a big fortune. | B．Being a member of FedEx. |
| C．Opening his own bicycle shop. | D．Helping people pursue riding pleasure. |
| A．The lifestyle of kids changed. | B．He wasn’t good at management. |
| C．Bikes were not as charming as before. | D．His business was affected by the pandemic. |
| A．Joy of Wheel | B．Passion for Exercise |
| C．Improvement of Bike Business | D．Increasing Demand for New Bikes |
