When the Gilberts first moved to the city, they began looking for a new home. For their daughter Elise, aged 12, her dream-like house will have a big backyard with grass and flowers.
“I hope it will have a tree where there birds can play.” Elise’s brother Frank, a bird-lover, echoed her more than once.
But it was not easy to find a house that pleased them. For six weeks the Gilberts hunted and hunted. At last, they found one and moved into the new house. However, there was not a blade of grass anywhere, or even a small bush. Smooth concrete only! Out of expectation, in one corner of the yard stood a tall white flagpole. At the foot of the pole was a low place filled to the edge with clear, sparkling water.
“I don’t suppose that we shall be able to make friends with the birds...” Elise was in low spirits. Frank, biting his lips, said nothing.
The next day was Saturday. Elise and her Mum went out shopping as usual. Frank went out into the yard and examined the flagpole for a long time. As he stood looking at the hard concrete, he thought to himself, “It does seem lonesome.” Then something made him look up, two little birds fluttering above the bead around the top of the flagpole! “Well,” cried the surprised boy, “I do believe birds would come here to live if they had only half a chance!”
Hearing Frank’s excited voice, Mr. Gilbert stepped out of the house and neared him. As a matter of fact, his father had already read through Frank’s mind those days. “Do not forget tomorrow is your sister’s birthday.”
“Of course not!” Frank nodded firmly, “I’ll give her a big surprise and would you please lend me a hand?” “My pleasure!”
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The two smiled and went down into the cellar.
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The next morning, high up on the pole was a neat little bird house.
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Bonaccio notes that a very important difference in the Mediterranean diet lies in the use of red wine. While in other parts of the world alcohol
Seasonal foods with olive oil instead of other forms of fat,
In the end, a Mediterranean diet is part of the factors
3 . Dr Prit Buttar, a retired physician, went viral on Twitter by explaining why he broke social distancing rules to hug a grieving patient at the height of the second lockdown.
At a clinic in Dumfries, during last year’s winter lockdown, a woman in her sixties told him her husband had died of cancer a week earlier. The woman, who had
Countless others shared their own
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| A．moved | B．departed | C．walked | D．escaped |
| A．supported | B．left | C．maintained | D．suggested |
| A．anniversary | B．celebration | C．funeral | D．wedding |
| A．ordered | B．delivered | C．forbidden | D．permitted |
| A．loneliness | B．gratitude | C．regret | D．love |
| A．hesitated | B．decide | C．promised | D．refused |
| A．stood up | B．looked up | C．stepped forward | D．leant forward |
| A．attitudes | B．news | C．stories | D．efforts |
| A．perform | B．serve | C．require | D．suspend |
| A．recovered | B．collapsed | C．sneezed | D．coughed |
| A．hold | B．shake | C．kiss | D．pat |
| A．read | B．noticed | C．published | D．wrote |
| A．instructor | B．doctor | C．expert | D．professor |
| A．innocent | B．sympathetic | C．miserable | D．elegant |
| A．emergency | B．trouble | C．incident | D．accident |
4 . The story of the most sustainable pair of jeans is also the story of a family whose members have dedicated their lives to denim innovation. It is the great-great-grandson of the family business founder who has brought Candiani and whole fashion industry to new heights by creating the first fully biodegradable stretch denim.
Alberto Candiani, the current owner of Candiani, created the first fully biodegradable jeans using a plant-based yarn obtained from natural rubber. Once the innovative denim came to life, a brand new pair of jeans was put to the test by being buried in forest land for six months. At the end of that period, Candiani’s team discovered the fibers had almost fully broken down. The new technology is called Coreva. “These garments are extremely durable, but at the end of their life, you could send them back to us and we recycle them, or you could fertilize your vegetables with them,” Alberto Candiani said.
Jeans generate an environmental impact that has become a real global challenge. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, it takes around 2000 gallons of water to make a typical pair of jeans. And during production, around 71 pounds of carbon dioxide are released. What’s more, most jeans are manufactured with stretch denim made with plastic, which can take hundreds of years to degrade.
But by creating a circular model in which fabrics are biodegradable at the end of their lifecycle, tons of garments can be prevented from ending up in landfills. Candiani has not only achieved this by going plastic-free, but the manufacturer has also reduced water use by 75 percent and the use of chemicals by 65 percent. Although Candiani creates a product that is about double the price of traditional denim due to the higher labor and more manufacturing costs involved, business is booming. Not only has the company tripled its production, but its motto of “the greenest mill in the blue world” is credible.
1. What is highlighted about Candiani in paragraph 1?| A．It is dedicated to clothing innovation. |
| B．It has the most sustainable pair of jeans. |
| C．It enters a new phase by creating greener fabrics. |
| D．Its founder’s taken the fashion industry to a new level. |
| A．It can be reused to nourish plants. | B．It is made of recycled materials. |
| C．It uses Coreva to make it extremely durable. | D．It can last for six months under the forest land. |
| A．To explain the possible reasons for global warming. |
| B．To show the bad effects of jeans on the environment. |
| C．To raise people’s awareness of environmental protection. |
| D．To emphasize the value of the new denim by contrast. |
| A．Doing a hard but thankless job. | B．Killing two birds with one stone. |
| C．Putting the cart before the horse. | D．Solving the problem one and for all. |
5 . It’s a cold night, and strong winds are blowing atop a hill in southwest Uganda. The wind rattles the giant metal insect trap. A 400-watt bulb is fixed at its center. The light is blinding to human eyes, but it’s a magnet for local bush crickets.
Protein dense and full of iron, zinc, and other essential minerals, bush crickets, and edible insects in general, have been praised by the UNFAO as a “food source of the future”, key to establishing food security. That’s important in countries such as Uganda, where nearly half of the children and a third of women suffer greatly from poor nutrition due to food shortage.
The visitors, as they’re called locally, come together to mate and feed in huge swarms after each rainy season in the autumn and pring, when hundreds of people across the country set aside their day jobs to catch then. Salted and fried, the crickets are a delicacy in Uganda, sold for two dollars a bag at open-air markets, taxi parks, and roadsides. Now what once was a small-scale and personal harvest in Uganda has become an increasingly commercialized undertaking, with giant traps taking tons of the insects at a time to meet the growing demand. “You see how you enjoy a movie with popcorn? Me, it’s movie with crickets,” says one fan.
However, this month, it should be the middle of the autumn harvest in Uganda. Legend has it that the insects come from the moon, and tonight it’s full. Yet “we’ve got nothing,” says a cricket catcher and wholesaler. “Where are they?”
Decreasing catches suggest the problem is not just overharvesting. Logging to clear land for cash crops has destroyed much bush cricket habitat. And climate change is making the rainy seasons unpredictable, affecting the crickets’ swarming patterns. With so many problems accumulating, there is still a long way to go. Thus, scientists have to start from scratch.
1. What does paragraph 1 present to us?| A．A scene. | B．A view. | C．A plot. | D．A lifestyle. |
| A．Because they are rich in essential minerals. |
| B．Because they can cure many different diseases. |
| C．Because they’re considered a symbol in local culture. |
| D．Because they can relieve hunger and ensure nutrition. |
| A．Tourists. | B．Crickets. |
| C．Local people | D．Cricket catchers |
| A．Because the weather is unpredictable. |
| B．Because it’s a tricky problem to deal with. |
| C．Because it’s too late to save the bush crickets. |
| D．Because people’s awareness should be raised. |
6 . In 2016, inspired by a challenge called the “16 for 16”, where a mother gave her daughter $1,600 when she turned 16 if she stayed off social media, Lorna Klefsaas decided to up the ante (赌注) to two extra years and $200 more for her son, Sivert Klefsaas.
As a 12-year-old, Sivert wasn’t using social media much. The only app he had prior to the bet was Snapchat — which he deleted a day after trying it out. So it wasn’t too difficult to live without social media, and he didn’t think about it much during the six years. “I wouldn’t say there was ever a time when I thought I was about to break,” he said. “As it went on, it was more of a pride thing.”
Lorna never had to check for any secretly downloaded apps. “I got to avoid all the unnecessary drama that was on there. I had my friends to keep me up to date on the latest information or trends.” Sivert said. “It meant I had more time to focus on my grades and sports instead.”
On February 19, 2022, Sivert claimed his prize. Now $1,800 richer, Sivert hasn’t thought about what to buy, but it’ll likely be something for his dorm room at the University of St. Paul, which he’ll attend in the fall.
After Sivert’s success, Lorna turned to Facebook to share the challenge. She said it was some of the best money she ever spent. Other parents seemed interested in trying it out too. “We are certainly not against social media, but it’s the healthy using of it,” Lorna noted. “It’s about not letting yourself get weighed down by it, or addicted to it, or affected by things that people post.”
Now Sivert has a new perspective on staying off social media. “It was awesome. Ah, what about 6 more years? Thank you, Mom.”
1. Why did Lorna bet her son?| A．To challenge. | B．To persuade. | C．To punish. | D．To imitate. |
| A．He almost became broken down. |
| B．He jumped at the idea and stuck to it. |
| C．He tried out his new app continuously. |
| D．He just downloaded an app, Snapchat. |
| A．By being supervised by his mother. |
| B．By watching dramas in the theater. |
| C．By aiming at his academic standards. |
| D．By dreaming of his prize with eagerness. |
| A．A successful 18-for-18 bet. | B．A social media campaign. |
| C．Sivert, a boy who won the bet. | D．Lorna, a mother who awarded her son. |
7 . Plan Ahead for Recreation & Entertainment in D. C.
April 29—May 1 Georgetown French Market
The Wisconsin Avenue turns into a little bit of Paris each spring with the Georgetown French Market. Locally owned galleries, antique stores and other shops in the neighborhood set up stalls outside on widened sidewalks for bargain shoppers, while musicians and stilt walkers provide the entertainment. You can grab lunch from an outdoor grill and discounted French wine from Patisserie Poupon. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. georgetownfrenchmarketdc. com. Free.
May 1 Literary Hill BookFest
The Literary Hill BookFest is back after going virtual for the past two years, bringing together nearly 40 writers, poets and bookworms at Eastern Market. Drop by for author talks and discussions, a children’s corner with story time, and stalls from booksellers, then add a verse to the community-penned poem. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. literaryhillbookfest. org. Free.
May 14—28 ‘Garmen’
Isabel Leonard’s career highlights include winning multiple Grammys and appearing on such stages as the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, the Sydney Opera House and the Vienna State Opera. She’ll mark a first at the Keenedy Center when she makes her debut in the role of Carmen during the Washington National Opera’s production of Georges Bizet’s masterpiece, a tragic and fiery love story. kennedy-center.org. $45—$299.
June 24 Savor: An American Craft Beer Experience
For more than a decade, Savor has been one of D. C.’s most reputed beer festivals. In 2019, organizers announced a major change: The 2020 festival would trade the historic National Building Museum for the much grander setting of the Anthem. After two years of cancellations, it’s finally happening. The larger space translates to a 30 percent increase in attendees. The evening includes meet-and-greet events at beer bars around D. C. 7 to 10 p.m. savorcraftbeer. com. $25—$144.
1. What can visitors do in the Georgetown French Market?| A．Set up stalls in the sidewalks. | B．Experience stilt walk. |
| C．Cook over an outdoor grill. | D．Buy discounted French wine. |
| A．Georgetown French Market. | B．Literary Hill BookFest. |
| C．‘Carmen’. | D．Savor: An American Craft Beer Experience. |
| A．Both are free of charge. | B．Both will be held in the evening. |
| C．Both went through a 2 years’ change. | D．Both will see an increase in attendees. |
