I always wondered how people would react if I tried to approach a stranger for help in a busy place like a street corner or in a bustling mall. I personally have hurried past a stranger who tried to catch my attention in a busy place.
Yesterday I had a taste of being stuck in such a desperate situation where your only hope of help would have to come from a total stranger.
I was in a busy shopping mall buying a large piece of luggage. After the purchase in one of the large and expensive shops, I picked up my phone from my pocket to call my driver waiting in the parking lot and my phone was dead.
I then requested the shop assistant selling me the luggage, which was not cheap at all, if she could ring the number of my driver for me. She replied, still all smiles, “I’m sorry Sir, but it is the shop policy that we cannot use mobile phones while working in the shop.”
As I was wondering what kind of policy that was, I saw a nice-looking teenage boy coming toward me. Remember my wife’s interesting theory that beautiful people are more likely to give you a hand when you’re in trouble, I thought I might have a chance. But before I could say a word, he walked past me. It turned out he simply didn’t see me.
I waited in the mall but it seemed nobody bothered to look at me. Disappointed and tired, I got out of the shop on to the busy street in front. I stood there with people rushing by, looking at their faces to see if they will show kindness to me. I began wondering how many times I had reacted to strangers like the shop girl and the teenager.
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That was when I saw a young mother with her two kids.
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2.期盼与祝福。
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Dear Tony,
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Yours,
Li Hua
3 . Last month I took my son Tom to see his grandparents in the countryside. When we arrived, my father and mother were so
At the lunch table, Tom told me proudly, “ Dad, I saw a hen flying.” “It’s
Last weekend we visited Tom’s grandparents again. I heard Tom
I ran fast and
In fact, in our life, we will do the same as the hen did. Whenever
| A．amazed | B．proud | C．happy | D．anxious |
| A．impossible | B．interesting | C．normal | D．unique |
| A．room | B．corner | C．path | D．wall |
| A．confused | B．annoyed | C．delighted | D．frightened |
| A．babies | B．strength | C．life | D．wings |
| A．admired | B．decided | C．understood | D．failed |
| A．debating | B．laughing | C．quarreling | D．shouting |
| A．quickly | B．obviously | C．excitedly | D．quietly |
| A．ducks | B．dogs | C．kids | D．chickens |
| A．hit | B．faced | C．impressed | D．passed |
| A．contacting | B．warning | C．protecting | D．preventing |
| A．lay | B．worked | C．sat | D．stood |
| A．defeat | B．remember | C．believe | D．exchange |
| A．brothers | B．parents | C．children | D．friends |
| A．in difficulty | B．in danger | C．in doubt | D．in power |
When it comes to animals in China, one iconic creature (动物) comes to mind: the black and white giant panda. This national animal is
Chengdu Panda Base
Try to visit in the morning
As well as living, breathing pandas, there are some
5 . While most TV stations and video-streaming platforms try to attract viewers by producing star-studded (明星荟萃的) reality shows, Henan TV has gone viral by promoting traditional culture through Chinese dance.
This year, Henan TV produced seven dance pieces highlighting traditional culture, such as Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess (《洛神水赋》), a two-minute underwater dance，and Dragon Boat Festival and Guardian Warriors of Longmen (《龙门金刚》), a dance piece supported by AR technology against the backdrop of the Longmen Grottoes. “The seven dance pieces have gained nearly 30 billion hits on social media platforms,” said Yao Wei, director of the TV station’s Innovation Center. “It’s a huge success for Henan TV.”
Last month, Yao was invited to talk about how the TV station had produced the hit dance pieces at a three-day forum (论坛) centering on the research of Chinese dance. The pieces made an emotional impact on audiences, most of whom are members of Gen Z (people born between 1995 and 2009), Yao said. “It’s been over forty years since the country’s reform and opening-up and the younger generations have grown up with a more open mindset. With plenty of resources and opportunities, they embrace Chinese culture and are proud of it,” said Yao. “What we need to do is present Chinese culture and tradition in interesting ways for those young people.” Yao added that Henan TV has been producing shows highlighting traditional culture, such as traditional operas and kung fu, for nearly 30 years. “To appeal to younger audiences, we are also changing our shows. One of the keys is to produce content with strong visual (视觉的) creativity,” Yao said. “For example, the latest technology and unconventional (新奇的) stage settings, like underwater scenes, have become our new ways of telling stories about traditional Chinese culture, rather than simply narrating (讲述) history with traditional video content.”
Another key to successfully reaching younger audiences is using social media platforms to promote their shows. “Social media is being shaped and driven by young people. It’s a powerful form of communication. When they take a quick scroll (滚屏) through their phones, they easily become interested in an eye-catching video,” Yao said.
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about Henan TV?| A．its cooperation with social media platform. | B．its reality show featuring stars. |
| C．its popular hit dance pieces. | D．its innovation in technology. |
| A．It took a long time for the younger generations to accept traditional culture. |
| B．The success of Henna TV lies in the way to stimulate audiences’ interest. |
| C．Traditional operas and kung fu no longer appeal to the younger generations. |
| D．Successful TV shows can never be made without the latest technology. |
| A．social media platforms | B．forms of communication |
| C．TV shows | D．younger audiences |
| A．TV shows celebrating tradition gains popularity. |
| B．How technology helps promote traditional culture. |
| C．Traditional Chinese dance makes its comeback. |
| D．Gen Z embrace traditional Chinese culture. |
6 . Most of us spend our lives surrounded by screens, which offer us convenience as well as connection and an ocean of information. But since it’s easy to feel pressured to keep up with every notification, technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing. Thus, the idea of “digital detox” is becoming increasingly inviting.
The phrase “digital detox” describes getting rid of TV, phones, computers and other forms of technology that control our lives for a period of time. Some experts advocate completely avoiding unnecessary screen time for 30 years. Others suggest using an app that will limit the amount of time one can spend on certain websites. A third option is logging out in evenings or on weekends. Others simply turn their phones off at scheduled times. Some even pay high prices to take vacations in places where they can unplug from their digital routine.
Why might you want to take a digital detox? Perhaps you find that you are spending longer than you intend on certain apps or that they distract you from more important things. Perhaps social media is depressing because you compare yourself to others or you fear missing out on things that other people are enjoying. Constant negative news can also give rise to a lot of stress.
Technology can also have physical effects. Many people experience back or neck pain as a result of bending over screens. The blue light coming from most screens can also affect people’s sleep by preventing production of melatonin(褪黑素).
Giving up all screens may not be realistic, but strategic breaks from technology may be good for your body, mind, emotions and relationships. It is high time that you picked a time to turn off your devices and focus on really important things.
1. Why does the author say “technology may feel more like a burden than a blessing” in paragraph 1?| A．To confirm a concept. |
| B．To present a problem. |
| C．To explain a rule. |
| D．To make a prediction. |
| A．Recover. | B．Benefit. | C．preventing | D．Suffer. |
| A．Apps selection difficulty. |
| B．Fear of missing important things. |
| C．Exposure to false news. |
| D．Pressure from social comparison. |
| A．To recommend healthy lifestyles. |
| B．To call for reducing the use of digital devices. |
| C．To give instructions on starting digital detox. |
| D．To present different attitudes to digital products. |
A Welcome Gift
Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. Compared with the previous one back in New York, the living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them sat side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud music filled the room and made them feel very happy. They were so absorbed in playing one piece after another that they totally forgot how late it was.
The next morning, however, their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a note under their door during the night. One of their neighbors had written to complain about the sound of the piano. The first person that came to their mind would be Mrs. Gilbert, who lived right next to them, but they were not sure. Then Dario’s mother asked the building superintendent (管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all nice people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. The note of complaint was like a big, black cloud hanging over their home. It was not the way they wanted to establish relationship with their new neighbors.
Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their neighbors and apologize for their playing. “Maybe we could go and visit everyone in person.” his mother said. But the time-consuming and troublesome idea was quickly denied. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration went across Dario’s mind. Nothing could serve as a bridge to remove the distance between them and their new neighbors better than a party.
This idea swept the gloomy expression on his mother’s face. They both loved the fantastic idea. Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts for their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers (彩带) and party lights to strengthen the party atmosphere. A smile of expectation could be seen on their faces as they held a strong belief that it would be a perfect beginning of their new life in the new neighborhood.
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Finally, the day of the party arrived.
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“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.”
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1.指出现象；
2.具体建议；
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3.表达祝愿；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone!
I’m Li Hua. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
You might have heard of Cantonese opera, but have you heard of Nanyin — Fujian’s traditional opera? Traditional Nanyin is performed by five people,
That’s the sound of Nanyin,
It’s common for its fans
10 . Tracy Peck remembered sitting next to two frightened young sisters in a trans-Atlantic flight from Amsterdam to Minneapolis 23 years ago. After some chat, she learned how
Peck had no idea then how much that envelope would mean to both girls. And one of the sisters, Ayda Zugay, had been
Peck told the sisters how
They also talked about the
| A．embarrassing | B．interesting | C．heartbreaking | D．fascinating |
| A．warned | B．informed | C．convinced | D．reminded |
| A．article | B．envelope | C．card | D．letter |
| A．searching | B．waiting | C．working | D．arranging |
| A．honour | B．influence | C．support | D．permission |
| A．actively | B．vividly | C．carefully | D．differently |
| A．compare | B．argue | C．share | D．discuss |
| A．peaceful | B．wonderful | C．successful | D．grateful |
| A．puzzling | B．amusing | C．satisfying | D．encouraging |
| A．consuming | B．preparing | C．assuming | D．imagining |
| A．description | B．information | C．admiration | D．suggestion |
| A．stress | B．suffering | C．failure | D．desire |
| A．in action | B．in need | C．in silence | D．in debt |
| A．beauty | B．result | C．possibility | D．problem |
| A．promised | B．concerned | C．showed | D．introduced |
