Socializing with my friends online is my life. The moment I wake
Social networking
It is common that at parties or at a family holiday, most members fix their eyes on their phones,
What is most worrying is that it is
As darkness falls on Chengiyuan village in northwest China, the spotlight shines on 83-year-old Jing Tingyou as his nightly show begins. The skilled shadow puppet (皮影) master takes center stage behind a white curtain, skillfully
1. How does the man feel about flying?
A.Excited. | B.Bored. | C.Scared. |
A.The man. | B.The woman. | C.Neither of the speakers. |
A.It’s unpleasant and inconvenient. |
B.It’s great to see the scenery. |
C.It’s exciting to meet other passengers. |
A.The plane. | B.The train. | C.The car. |
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 118 people
An overnight earthquake killed at least 118 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China,
The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck in Gansu at a relatively shallow
By mid-morning, 105 people had been confirmed dead in Gansu and another 397 injured, including sixteen people
The earthquake
The rescue work was proceeding in
5 . I quit social media in college. This is how my life has changed.
I’m a 19-year-old college student. In the past, I
I determined to try a year
By the first month, the
This year has been a nice break from online life and a reminder of the beauty of a(n)
A.checked | B.spent | C.handled | D.dragged |
A.communication | B.struggle | C.competition | D.cooperation |
A.turnover | B.workout | C.breakup | D.build-up |
A.from | B.with | C.for | D.off |
A.approval | B.challenge | C.presentation | D.performance |
A.difficult | B.natural | C.effective | D.normal |
A.books | B.computer | C.apps | D.diary |
A.complain | B.defend | C.journal | D.blame |
A.measures | B.honour | C.curiosity | D.thoughts |
A.socialization | B.stimulation | C.recognition | D.attention |
A.inspiration | B.function | C.reality | D.enthusiasm |
A.survived | B.appeared | C.considered | D.behaved |
A.phone | B.car | C.camera | D.suitcase |
A.entrance | B.contrast | C.opportunity | D.innovation |
A.primary | B.offline | C.unusual | D.regular |
Carrying the Flame of Inspiration
Excited, proud, and even a little emotional, I experienced a rush of different feelings when I passed the flame of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou,
Although from different backgrounds, we 600 torchbearers all have something in common: Our deep respect for the para sports movement and the spirit in
“My heart is just like the flame right now. I used to be a kid with
When I was informed that I
7 . How to Become a Lifelong Learner
There are no age limits when it comes to education. Being a lifelong learner is all about maintaining your curiosity and love for learning.
Identify your learning style. Everyone has a preferred way to approach information. Determine your own favorite learning style.
Read every single day.
Create something. Flexing your creative muscles can help you learn about yourself.
Teach others. Teaching is a wonderful way to learn a subject better and improve your own understanding of it. Conveying the information you absorb will help you process better.
As a saying goes, it is never too late to learn, so we should persist in lifelong learning.
A.Not all learning comes from outside you. |
B.Joseph Joubert once said that “To teach is to learn twice.” |
C.Here are some ways that you can keep chasing knowledge. |
D.Note what learning techniques are the most efficient for you. |
E.Even if it’s just a few pages, the habit will help you learn a ton. |
F.By equipping students with tools, teachers are helping them with their futures. |
G.Some people understand information better when it’s presented in a visual way. |
8 . Once upon a time in a small town of Christchurch, there lived a little dog named Buddy. Buddy was not just any ordinary dog; he was known for his bravery and loyalty. He had been trained by his owner to be alert and helpful in case of emergencies. One sunny afternoon, Buddy’s owner, Elizabeth, was taking a walk near the river when she suddenly slipped and fell into the water. She tried her best to swim, but the strong current made it difficult for her to stay afloat. Fear gripped her as she realized she might not make it out alive.
Meanwhile, Buddy had noticed his owner was missing and started looking for her. He followed the sound of splashing water and found Elizabeth struggling in the river. Without hesitation, Buddy jumped into the water and swam towards her.
Buddy grabbed onto Elizabeth’s shirt with his teeth and pulled her towards the shore. The little dog’s determination and strength were remarkable as he managed to keep them both afloat until they reached the safety of the riverbank.
Elizabeth was exhausted and shaken, but she was grateful to be alive thanks to her brave little dog. She hugged Buddy tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face. Buddy wagged his tail happily, knowing he had done his job well.
News of Buddy’s heroic rescue quickly spread throughout the town, and people couldn’t help but admire the little dog’s courage and selflessness. From that day on, Buddy became a local hero, and his story inspired many to appreciate the incredible bond between humans and their pets.
In the end, Buddy’s bravery reminded everyone that even the smallest creatures can make a big difference when it comes to saving lives.
1. What was Buddy trained to be?A.Fast and strong for sports. | B.Obedient and well-behaved. |
C.Protective and aggressive towards strangers. | D.Attentive and useful in a dangerous situation. |
A.She decided to take a swim to cool off. | B.She slipped on a rock near the riverbank. |
C.She accidentally fell while walking by the river. | D.She was pushed into the water by someone else. |
A.He ran back home to call for help. |
B.He barked loudly to get help from nearby people. |
C.He jumped into the water and swam towards her. |
D.He stayed on the riverbank and waited for her to come out. |
A.Elizabeth gave Buddy a special treat as a reward. |
B.Buddy became a local hero and inspired many people. |
C.The town held a ceremony to honor Buddy’s bravery. |
D.Elizabeth decided to adopt another dog to keep Buddy company. |
9 . The Scarlet Knight (also known as RU27) is an 8-foot autonomous underwater glider that traveled from New Jersey to Spain. Its underwater expedition team has provided data to help scientists better understand how climate change is affecting the ocean.
The glider, with no engine to push it forward, rode the ocean currents and made a series of 10,000 dives and ascents (上升) in order to collect data on ocean circulation, the heat content of the upper level of the ocean, and the transport of this heat through oceanic cycle as it crossed the Atlantic.
Drops involved pumping a small volume of water into its nose causing it to sink and unequal buoyancy (浮力) along its main body would send the glider 150 to 180 meters down the water column. Ascending involved the reverse: pumping approximately a cup of water into the tail causing a glide upwards. This pattern of dive-and-ascend cycles continued for 4,600 miles; they lasted approximately 40 minutes each. The glider stayed almost continually underwater, surfacing only three times a day to check its location, transmit data, and download new piloting instructions from home via an Iridium telephone on its tail.
The gliders equipped with sensors to help indicate the presence of oil. Though scientists must still confirm oil presence through water sampling, gliders narrowed the search zone for subsurface oil. It will also help people better explore the ocean in the future.
“The glider shines light on the mysteries of the oceans. It can sample the ocean in places that are not realistic, and for a small amount of the price,” said Zdenka Willis, director of the research team. “Using robots to collect scientific data is the wave of the future in terms of ocean observing.”
1. What is the purpose of RU27?A.To travel from New Jersey to Spain. | B.To collect information on the ocean. |
C.To transport scientists to the ocean. | D.To analyze the data from the ocean. |
A.Its main elements. | B.Its moving areas. |
C.Its operating principle. | D.Its data processing . |
A.It’s not realistic. | B.It will be costly. | C.It’s demanding. | D.It will be a future trend. |
A.Underwater Robots Explore the Ocean | B.The Glider Becomes the Focus |
C.Underwater Expedition Helps Scientists | D.A New Robot Comes into View |
10 . Peer pressure comes in when we get influenced by the lifestyles and the ways of thinking of our peers. Almost everyone, from different walks of life, must have experienced peer pressure in some way or the other at a given point in time. Every coin has two sides. Some people get positive influence from it whereas others tend to get negatively influenced.
On the one hand, peer pressure can actually leave a positive impact on your life if you carefully pick certain good habits from your peers. Your peers may teach you some good things about life and encourage you to follow them. For instance, if you see your peers doing something for a noble cause, you may also like to adopt their certain habit. This will help you to change yourself for the better. Adopting good habits of your peers can actually bring about a positive change not only in your life but also your way of thinking.
On the other hand, blindly following peers and not holding an opinion of your own might leave a negative impact on your life. There might be a particular idea, a habit, or a lifestyle which you personally dislike and would not like to accept. However, your peer group would want to force you to do something which is against your own will. Therefore, it is better to learn something from peer pressure by adopting good habits and avoid giving in to its negative side.
One of the easiest ways to get out of a peer induced situation is to simply say “NO” and walk away. You may not feel as cool at the time, but you will be thankful later on what you did. Take a stand for what you believe is right. Taking a stand is never easy, but it’s the right thing to do. Standing up for yourself demonstrates self-respect to your peers and is one of the key components of breaking the peer pressure cycle.
1. What is the author’s attitude to peer pressure?A.Reserved. | B.Objective. | C.Critical. | D.Positive. |
A.By comparison. | B.By example. | C.By inference. | D.By experience. |
A.Go with the flow. | B.Escape from peers. | C.Submit to peers. | D.Stick to what is right. |
A.An official report. | B.A story description. |
C.A phenomenon discussion. | D.A personal reflection. |